Macquarie University
Lecturer (Teaching and Leadership) Primary Curriculum and Pedagogy
🇦🇺Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia6 days ago
A$123K – A$146KSeniorFull Time
THE ROLE
Macquarie School of Education is looking to appoint a Lecturer in Primary Curriculum and Pedagogy Education to contribute to the development, leadership and delivery of initial teacher education. The focus of the role will be on English and/or Science and the national core content areas: the brain and learning; effective pedagogical practice; behaviour management; and/or responsive teaching.
The role is Teaching and Leadership focused – the successful applicant will contribute to pedagogy, curriculum and learning resource development; undertake teaching and assessment; and engage in leadership and scholarship related to teacher education.
ABOUT YOU
You will be an accredited primary teacher (NSW or equivalent) and have a strong track record and/or current experience of leading curriculum and pedagogy development and delivering excellent contemporary approaches to teaching and learning in primary classrooms. You will be expert in the relevant primary syllabus, have expertise to contribute to teaching the Strong Beginnings core content areas, and be familiar with the evidence-based teaching and school-based teacher education that frame the current teacher education landscape. You will be an excellent communicator with a proactive nature, flexible, ready and able to work as a member of teams and have excellent interpersonal, organisational and time management skills.
ABOUT US
Macquarie School of Education is one of the largest providers of initial and postgraduate teacher education in Australia. Currently ranked in the top 150 universities in the world according to QS Rankings and number 1 for Early Childhood Education in Australia (Australian Research Magazine) The School has recently redesigned its teacher education courses in early childhood, primary and secondary education, with an emphasis on the knowledge and expertise needs of contemporary teachers and work integrated learning. Macquarie School of Education is committed to leading-edge education and research that supports excellent and engaging teaching and learning. We are committed to maximising opportunities for children, families, schools and communities through teaching, learning, research and advocacy. Macquarie School of Education is situated in the Faculty of Arts and is home to the Centre for Research in Early Childhood Education (CRECE) as well as the Learning and Equity Incubator and the Research on Artificial Intelligence in School Education (RAISE) Incubator.
TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate cover letter that demonstrates how you meet each of the following selection criteria:
Selection Criteria for Lecturer (Level B):
Accredited teacher (NSW or equivalent) and sustained experience of effective teaching in contemporary primary schools.
Demonstrated expert knowledge of the NSW primary curriculum.
Demonstrated expertise in areas of the Strong Beginnings core content.
Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based primary pedagogy along with a commitment and capability to deliver high quality learning and teaching.
Demonstrated capacity or potential for delivering high quality teaching for teacher education students, including the design, delivery, and management of lectures, tutorials, and assessments and high-quality professional learning for in-service teachers
Demonstrated capacity to model how to teach inclusively, recognising intersectional inequities and barriers to learning and responding to the needs of students with diverse identifications, learning needs and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Willingness and ability to contribute to Initial Teacher Education course leadership.
Track-record of making positive contributions, or capacity to contribute, to administration in a University or professional setting.
Adaptability, flexibility, resilience, and team-work capabilities.
*Note, this position will require a Working with Children Check Clearance
Position Enquiries: Professor Deborah Youdell, Dean, Macquarie School of Education, at deborah.youdell@mq.edu.au
Applications Close: Wednesday 20th of May 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST).
We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
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Applications Close:
20/05/2026 11:59 PM
A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.
Flexible Work
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