Teacher Programmes Manager

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden in Geneva, Switzerland is seeking a Teacher Programmes Manager to provide strategic leadership in teacher education initiatives. You will manage national and international programmes aimed at helping educators stay abreast of developments in particle physics.

Your role involves designing comprehensive professional development courses, evaluating educational programmes, and fostering partnerships with scientists to enhance physics education globally. Join us to influence the future of physics teaching!

Qualifications

• Must have experience in education and programme management.
• Strong ability to foster partnerships between educators and scientists.
• Passion for physics education and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management of teacher programmes.
• Design and deliver professional development programmes for teachers.
• Oversee programme evaluation and support high-quality physics education.

Job description

You will provide strategic leadership and operational management of CERN’s national and international teacher programmes, designing and delivering professional development programmes that help teachers keep up to date with the latest developments in particle physics and related areas. You will build strong partnerships with scientists and educators, oversee programme evaluation, and support high-quality physics education worldwide.

You will join the Education section within the Education, Communications and Outreach Group (ECO). The Education section runs a broad portfolio of programmes for teachers and school students and conducts Physics Education Research to support evidence-informed programme design and evaluation. Are you passionate about helping teachers bring particle physics into their classrooms? Are you an experienced physics educator, an excellent organiser, and a skilled education researcher? Join us as Teacher Programmes Manager!