Education Manager (Scotland)

We are seeking for a proactive and a driven professional who can join us at the Institute of Physics as an Education Manager in Scotland.

The role

This is an exciting role that will create and deliver high impact on supplying and supporting physics education activities in Scotland. The Education Manager will have considerable experience and understanding of Education in Scotland.

They will supports physics education activity in Scotland by contributing to the formation of Institute education policy for Scotland; liaising with external agencies e.g. Education Scotland, Scottish Schools Equipment Research Centre (SSERC), and organisations concerned with education; linking with other departments within the IOP; identifying resource needs and determining how these might be developed.

Responsibilities include:

·       Administration and Organisation of meetings such as; Stirling Physics Meeting, Physics Summer School and attending teacher support meetings in London

·       To represent the education department in Scotland; responding to emails and letters

·       Ensuring the smooth running of the Scottish Education Committee and to maintain the profile of physics in Scotland

·       To Coordinate with Teacher Network; influencing the work of the physics teacher network coordinators in Scotland

·       To work on Policy; supporting the National Officer in ensuring a strong input from the IOP into the Scottish Government’s STEM Strategy

The Person

We are looking for a professional who is dependable and organised in their work. They will have excellent partnership and stakeholder management skills; can use this to prioritise demands across programmes and other activities with minimal supervision.

They will have good communication skills and knowledge of working at the interface of policy, academia and industry. It is important that the candidate is knowledgeable in understanding the tools and techniques of education. 

Why work with us?

We are a charitable membership organisation with a worldwide membership from enthusiastic amateurs to those at the top of their sector in academia, business, education and government.

Our purpose is to gather, inspire, guide, represent and celebrate all who share a passion for physics. And, in our role as a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

 As we move into the next phase of our five-year strategy, which will include our move to the heart of the redevelopment in King’s Cross, close to partners such as Wellcome and Google, we are seeking new talent to help us create a contemporary organisation that is fit for the future.

In addition to a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

For further information on this role and to apply please visit the IOP Jobs website.

Hours: 35 hours
Salary: Up to £45,000
Grade: B

Closing date for applications: 21 October 2018
Interview date: 6 November 2018

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