Hiya
I'm currently a HOD in a busy, successful secondary school. Obviously this means working all hours. I enjoy my job, and would be happy to continue doing it.
However, a job has come up at my local uni. I've always said to myself that I'd go for it if it did. I've always had a strong interest in ITE, mentored, done a PG diploma in mentoring and one in professional development. I also spent a year working as a tutor on another PGCE course, working three days a week. Those three days were pretty full on, but I'm sure I could handle that work load again.
However, during that time I was sheltered from the research expectations. I'm really interested in research, would like to complete a PhD (which is another reason why this job really interests me) and until today was really keen. Whilst doing some research to help me fill in the form I stumbled across a couple of threads on here about the pressure on lecturers resulting from the need to get research done and published.
So, a short version of my question is - is the workload comparable? I know I can handle (just about!) being a HOD. Would it be much more work to become an ITE lecturer?