Lecturer – International Education (French‑speaking)

About the role

The University of Sunderland is seeking a French‑speaking Lecturer to join its School of Education. The role focuses on delivering and assessing the PGCE Education (Distance Learning French) programme for trainee teachers from diverse international backgrounds.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess distance‑learning modules for the PGCE Education programme taught in French.
• Support trainee teachers in developing reflective, evidence‑informed practice.
• Collaborate with mentors and school‑based partners to monitor trainee progress and enhance employability.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of online teacher‑education approaches.
• Engage with the Professional Development and International Education team to expand the university’s international portfolio.

Required profile

• Significant experience in teacher education and higher‑education teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to work with international trainee teachers.
• Commitment to research‑informed, high‑quality teacher education.
• Minimum of a master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification.

Required skills

• Fluent French (spoken and written)