[MATHLINK] Early Maths Professional Development Officer at Oxford

[Fiona Jelley]

Two vacancies for Early Maths Professional Development Officers have arisen at the University of Oxford.

Further details:

TEEMUP - Early Maths Professional Development Officer
Department of Education, 15 Norham Gardens, OX2 6PY, Oxford, UK
Grade 7: £32,817- £40,322 p.a.*

We are looking to appoint two highly motivated individuals who will work on the EFF-funded 'Teaching Effective Early Mathematical Understanding in Primary' (TEEMUP) study. You will play a key role in the delivery of maths-focused professional development (PD) and mentoring for YR and Y1 teachers across East Anglia and surrounds. You will join an interdisciplinary team of academics, researchers, and teachers within the Child Development and Learning Group of the Department of Education, University of Oxford.

Your duties will include being trained on, and delivering the face-to-face PD, and individual mentoring in primary schools alongside monitoring and evaluating teachers' progress through the life of the TEEMUP PD intervention.  You will use your knowledge of early learners and maths to co-develop appropriate resources with the TEEMUP team (Professor Iram Siraj, Professor Ted Melhuish, Dr Denise Kingston and Mrs Judy Barrett) and to support teachers to develop their mathematical content knowledge, teaching skills and confidence.

You will have experience of or a background in early maths development (backed up by a formal qualification such as QTS, PGCE or other relevant post graduate study) alongside experience in delivering PD and mentoring/coaching adults. You will combine this with an active interest in current early maths research and practice, to confidently inspire teachers. You will need a willingness to travel frequently to East Anglia and surrounds alongside independent means of transport (full travel expenses will be paid).

For more information on the TEEMUP study visit https://oxfordteemup.web.ox.ac.uk/
For queries on the role, please email Professor Iram Siraj iram.siraj at education.ox.ac.uk<mailto:iram.siraj at education.ox.ac.uk>, TEEMUP PI.

Due to the nature of the work, the post holders will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The post is full time for a fixed length contract of 17 months from 1 Nov 2021 in the first instance.
Only applications received before 12.00 midday on 26th July 2021 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
*flexibility on salary depending on experience

Full job listing and how to apply: https://bit.ly/2VrIawk