Advanced Mathematics Support Programme - Area Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

Advanced Mathematics Support Programme - Area Coordinator

Ref: B0147

Salary: £45,585 to £54,395 pro rata per annum

Based in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics is an innovative, creative, and inspiring place to study and covers the subject areas of civil and coastal engineering, computing, electrical and electronic engineering and robotics, mathematical sciences, mechanical, marine and materials engineering.

With many internationally recognised experts, our teaching staff are passionate about providing a practical learning experience enabling students to gain skills for the future. With the sustainably refurbished Babbage Building, STEAM subjects come together to support academic collaboration and innovation. Students of the school benefit from hands-on, state of the art learning environments, seeing projects through from design to manufacture, solving real-world challenges and working with students across disciplines. The school also hosts the Marine Building, home to the world-class Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) Laboratory, amongst many other facilities.

The school is a collaborative and interdisciplinary community of world-leading academics and researchers focused upon the creation of knowledge and innovative solutions that have a positive impact upon society. The school has an extensive portfolio of research from offshore renewable energy, coastal engineering and robotics to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science.

The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all and is an official Signatory of the Tomorrow's Engineers Code, a framework for organisations with a mission to increase the diversity and number of young people entering engineering careers.

The University of Plymouth is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic educational professional with substantial experience of teaching A level Mathematics, Core Maths and/or Further Mathematics to take on the role of Advanced Mathematics Support Programme Area Coordinator in the Southwest region. This post is funded by the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP).

You will play a key role in the operation of the AMSP, working as part of a team of Area Coordinators across the Southwest including Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. You will be responsible for the effective management of support for schools and colleges in improving the teaching and learning of level 3 mathematics and increase student participation in your area, particularly in Core Maths.

You will be provided with an office space at the University campus, while you may work mainly from home, but you will be expected to visit schools, the University campus, or other locations for meetings or events.

You will be able to carry out duties to the highest standard, including:

• organising and delivering activities and events to promote level 3 mathematics to students in Key Stage 4
• organising and delivering professional development for teachers of GCSE, Core Maths, A level Maths and Further Maths
• advising and supporting schools and colleges with the development of their level 3 mathematics provision
• coordinating support and tuition for students of Further Mathematics and for students preparing for university mathematics entrance examinations
• liaison with Maths Hubs and other stakeholders to improve level 3 mathematics in your area

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher with a passion for mathematics, who can evidence:

• substantial experience of teaching A level Mathematics, Core Maths and/or Further Mathematics
• some evidence of coaching, mentoring and/or delivering professional development
• outstanding organisational and project coordination skills
• the ability to build and maintain good professional relationships with teachers and schools
• excellent communication skills
• excellent IT skills

This is an exciting time to join the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (SECaM) as the £63 million Babbage Building creates the state-of-the-art space for inspiring research and teaching and enables multidisciplinary collaborations within and beyond the school. SECaM is a welcoming and inspiring place to work and study. SECaM is part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering and includes the subject areas of civil and coastal engineering, computer science, electrical and electronic engineering and robotics, mathematical science, mechanical, marine and materials engineering and navigation and maritime science. We are a collaborative and interdisciplinary community of world-leading academics and researchers focused on the advancement of knowledge and the creation of innovative solutions that have a positive impact on society. We have an extensive portfolio of research from offshore renewable energy, coastal engineering and robotics to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science. With many internationally recognised experts, our teaching staff are passionate about providing an innovative and inspiring learning experience.

SECaM holds an Athena Swan Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all and is an official Signatory of the Tomorrow's Engineers Code, a framework for organisations with a mission to increase the diversity and number of young people entering engineering careers. Women and members of other currently underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description in your supporting statement.

The starting date is 1 August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is offered for as fixed term for one year in the first instance due to funding. The hours of work are 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE), with some flexibility about which days are worked.

Informal enquiries may be made with Professor Alex Belton (alexander.belton@plymouth.ac.uk), Dr Yinghui Wei (yinghui.wei@plymouth.ac.uk) or Sally Anderson (sally.anderson@amsp.org.uk).

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check.

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 13th May 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate, and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits/support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

Closing date: 29 April 2024.

Apply link: https://hrservices.plymouth.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=728575QcgM&WVID=1602750fTZ&LANG=USA