King's College London

About us 

The School of Education, Communication & Society (ECS) has been at the forefront of teacher education and education research for over 130 years. Today we are renowned for our teaching and research expertise in science and mathematics education; language, culture and communication; and public policy.

We are a part of the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy and are based at our Waterloo campus. For more information about the School please see our website: www.kcl.ac.uk/ecs

About the role 

The School of Education Communication and Society are seeking to recruit an outstanding Mathematics education specialist to play a central role in the development of research and teaching in Mathematics education at King’s. 

The successful candidate will be a member of the vibrant and friendly Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CRESTEM).

They will play a key role in the leadership and mentoring of Mathematics education colleagues within CRESTEM, contribute to teaching and supervision in Maths and STEM education across doctoral, MA and ITE programmes, conduct and publish outstanding research, obtain external funding for new research projects, and help to promote a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration within and beyond CRESTEM.

The successful candidate will have an established research funding track record, and be committed to the dissemination of research and the building of impact through outreach and continuing professional development initiatives. They will also have experience of initial teacher education in Mathematics,  and knowledge of professional and policy issues related to ITE in the UK context.

They will also have experience of academic leadership and a collegial approach to leading teams. In particular, they will have a commitment to justice and equity-based perspectives in Mathematics education.

This post is offered on our academic education and research pathway. 

This is a full time post, and you will be offered an indefinite contract

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. PhD in a relevant subject
2. World-class research capacity evidenced in a substantial record of high-quality research publications and funding.
3. Experience of supervising doctoral level work in Mathematics education and STEM education more broadly.
4. Knowledge and experience of Mathematics initial teacher education, with an understanding of ITE in the UK context.
5. Proven teaching ability and an interest in and expertise relevant to justice-based pedagogies in Mathematics education.
6. Experience of successful academic leadership and management and a collegial approach to leading teams.
7. A strong affinity with the School’s mission and values, embracing its commitment to collegial and consultative ways of working, inclusivity and social and environmental justice

Desirable criteria

1. Experience of supporting interdisciplinarity across STEM education
2. Experience of generating impact in education settings
3. Experience of Mathematics education policy development and knowledge of the wider fields of Mathematics education engagement and advocacy.  

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service.