The John Innes Centre
Location
Norwich, Norfolk | United Kingdom
Job description
We are looking for an Education Programme Co-ordinator to develop and deliver a wide range of outreach and engagement activities for local schools and school age students as part of a new education programme funded by the John Innes Foundation.
As well as being a central point of contact for teachers to access the activities on offer, the role will involve identifying and supporting staff to engage with schools, and to capture, monitor and evaluate activities to demonstrate and measure impact.The post sits within the Communications and Engagement team and reports to the Head of Communications and Engagement.
Internal: Staff and students from across the JIC (including senior scientists, post-doctoral scientist, research assistants, technicians), Communications Manager, Communications Officers and the Head of Communications and Engagement Programme Co-ordination: Organise, develop and co-ordinate a programme of education activities related to plant science and microbiology. Inspire the next generation to study science and consider a scientific career. Network development : Build a strong internal and external network of delivery partners who share the vision of the education programme Network Development: Establish and manage relationships with schools and colleges and co-ordinate the delivery of outreach activities to prospective students both in schools and on our campus.
Network Development: Organise training and promote volunteering opportunities to enable interested staff and students to develop new skills and contribute to the education programme. This will include training on using evaluation tools to ensure data is captured to feed into ongoing impact monitoring.
Evaluation, Reporting and Monitoring: Work with partners to evaluate and report on activities, to capture evidence of impact for monitoring and reporting, write case studies and develop content for blogs and social media. Evaluation, Reporting and Monitoring: In collaboration with social scientists and education experts, design an evaluation framework to assess and report on education activities. Funding Proposals: Scope and develop new projects and collaborations and apply for external funding with the aim of co-funding activities to support the education programme. Other: As agreed with the line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the post
Requirement Importance Degree in a relevant subject area Essential PhD in a relevant subject area Desirable
Requirement Importance Have a good understanding of primary and/or secondary education and the English National Curriculum for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 Essential Ability to appraise, interpret and apply suggestions, recommendations and directives to improve activities and events Desirable An understanding of the importance of STEM qualifications and the role of informal science learning in building Science Capital Desirable
Requirement Importance Experience managing multiple projects and budgets Essential Experience of developing content, events and activities that are informative, accurate and engaging Essential Familiarity with legislation and good practice with regard to Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Essential Experience of training adults to engage children and young people with STEM Desirable Experience in delivering practical science sessions to large groups, e.g. as a teacher, with a science organisation or within the museum and engagement centre sector Desirable
Requirement Importance Competence using Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel Essential Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team, and to establish and maintain good working relationships. Essential Highly organised, excellent time management and organisational skills Essential Ability to process complex information and present targeted messages to different audiences. Essential Demonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative and applying problem solving skills Essential Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to present complex information with clarity Essential
Requirement Importance Attention to detail Essential Willingness to embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Institute, ensuring it is a great place to work Essential Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of information where appropriate Essential Promotes equality and values diversity Essential Able to present a positive image of self and the Institute, promoting both the international reputation and public engagement aims of the Institute Essential
The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial genetics, carrying out fundamental and strategic research, to train scientists and making our findings available to society.
Our research makes use of a wide range of disciplines in the biological and chemical sciences including; cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics and molecular biology.
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and inclusive working environment for all. We have a diverse and multicultural scientific community and thrive on our European and international links, appointing staff from across the world. Any candidate who would like further information on current or anticipated immigration requirements can contact the HR Team on +44 (0)1603 450888 or [email protected].
We are proud to hold a prestigious Athena SWAN Gold award , recognising the impact of our work in promoting gender equality in science. We are also a proud member of the Stonewall Diversity Champion’s programme , a founding signatory of the Tecnician Commitment and, as a Disability Confident employer, guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852), limited by guarantee (registered in England No. 511709).
Education Programme Co-ordinator
Salary: £34,950 - £43,750 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
Contract: 36 months, full time
Location: John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK.
Closing date: 14 March 2024
Reference: 1004628
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