University of St Andrews Hiring for GeoBus Education Assistant Job at United Kingdom Full Time

Applications are invited for a 4 year, full time GeoBus Education Assistant OR Education Co-coordinator in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (SEES). GeoBus is a free educational outreach project developed and run by the School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, active since 2012. Its aims are to support Earth and Environmental Science teaching in secondary schools across Scotland by providing educational resources, inspire young learners, provide a bridge between industry, HEIs, Research Councils and schools, and to highlight career opportunities in STEM.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to fill the role of Education Assistant, or experience and qualifications depending, Education Co-coordinator, providing support to the current GeoBus Education Coordinator in creating and delivering GeoBus activities, and participating in public engagement events. The Education Assistant will have responsibility for all social networking to broadcast GeoBus activities and will additionally assist with organisational aspects of the summer teaching and outreach carried out by the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.

The position requires the successful candidate to become, or be, a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for regulated work with children. Assistance in obtaining membership will be provided.

Experience with STEM public engagement and delivery is essential for this role, as is an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences in a variety of delivery settings.

• Salary if appointed to the Grade 4 position. Appointment will be considered at grade 5 (salary £27,924-£33,309) for candidates with more experience/knowledge in the area with the job description to be amended accordingly.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Claire Cousins, email: [email protected].

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/

Closing Date: 7 April 2022 Interview Date: 21 April 2022

Please quote ref: CG1776NB

Further Particulars: CG1776NB FPs.doc

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Salary: £23,487 – £27,116 per annum*

Start Date: As soon as possible

Fixed Term: 4 years