GeoBus Education Assistant

University of St Andrews; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Scotland is seeking a full-time GeoBus Education Assistant to support educational outreach initiatives related to Earth and Environmental Sciences. The role involves coordinating activities, managing social media, and assisting with workshops in schools. Ideal candidates should have experience in STEM engagement and effective communication skills. This position offers a complete benefits package, including annual leave, pension contributions, and various staff discounts.

Benefits

Annual leave of 30 days

Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme

Subsidised sports membership

A range of wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience with STEM public engagement and teaching is essential.
• Effective communication with a wide range of audiences.
• Desirable secondary or primary level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Support GeoBus activities and coordinator.
• Manage social media for GeoBus.
• Assist with classroom workshops and teacher training.

Skills

Experience with STEM public engagement

Effective communication skills

Teaching experience

Familiarity with Earth and environmental science

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a fixed term (17 months) full time GeoBus Education Assistant 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 and Primary schools across Scotland through in-school workshops, educational resources, teacher career long professional learning (CLPL) courses, and by providing a bridge between industry, HEIs, Research Councils and schools, and to highlight career opportunities in STEM. GeoBus also participates in its sister educational programme ‘GeoBus Without Borders’ to deliver its programme internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the GeoBus Education Coordinator in delivering GeoBus activities.
• Coordinate and manage all social media to broadcast GeoBus activities.
• Assist with in-classroom workshops and teacher CLPL delivery.
• Contribute to outreach activities and the development of educational resources as required.
• Support safeguarding requirements and related administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience with STEM public engagement and/or teaching is essential.
• Effective communication with a wide range of audiences in various delivery settings.
• Experience with secondary or primary level teaching is desirable.
• Familiarity with Earth and environmental science topics.
• Willingness to become, or be, a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme for regulated work with children; assistance in obtaining membership will be provided.

Enquiries

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Claire Cousins (Academic Director, GeoBus; email: [e-mail]) or Lynn Daley ([e-mail]).

Benefits

• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Visa information

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [e-mail]/