School Partnership Lead

Job Number: SU01267

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £46,735 to £55,755 per annum

Working Pattern: Full Time

Faculty/Directorate: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

Closing Date: 9 Nov 2025

Interview Date: 24 Nov 2025

About The University

Swansea University is a research‑led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work‑life balance.

About The Role

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Lead and Network Schools in the Swansea University Schools’ Partnership (SUSP).
• Maintain operational processes and procedures across the SUSP that will enable the effective delivery of the ITE programme and School and student teacher experience.
• Deliver on operational matters related to the ITE programme.
• Work with PGCE programme directors to ensure SUSP governance and quality assurance processes are robust and adhered to at all times.
• Communicate with stakeholders across the partnership on operational matters of importance to the ITE programme.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 – A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1‑hour course. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.