Research Schools Facilitator

The Institute for Effective Education (IEE) is looking for a confident, dynamic individual to work as a Research Schools Facilitator to manage a network of Research Schools throughout England.

In collaboration with the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), the IEE is creating The Research Schools Network: Sector-Led Support for Evidence-Based Practice. With funding and support from the IEE and the EEF, Research Schools will:

• Disseminate evidence-based interventions and practices, and support their implementation.
• Model and develop evidence-based practice.
• Bridge the gap between research and practice by developing innovative interventions, based on the existing research.

With your considerable experience in the field of education, you will work closely with the primary and secondary schools in the network to support the use of research evidence to inform teaching and learning. Up to six Research Schools will be starting work in September 2016, with further schools joining the following year. Each of the Research Schools will be expected to build relationships with schools in their region, developing a local network. In time, this will develop into a national Research Schools Network.

Your role will be to work closely with colleagues at the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) to run the Research Schools Network including: managing and supporting the Research Schools project in the participating schools, encouraging them to disseminate and use research evidence, model evidence-based practice, and facilitate the development of pilot projects.

About the IEE

The Institute for Effective Education (IEE) aims to improve teaching and learning for all children and young people by working closely with schools to support the development and use of effective and efficient approaches. Based at the University of York, we are committed to sharing knowledge with, and between, people working in education policy and practice. We are also building support for evidence-based education, and provide expertise and practical tools wherever we can. We have developed resources aimed at people on the front line of education, including publications, events, and partnerships. For more information, see www.york.ac.uk/iee.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send a CV and covering letter, which details why you are suitable for the role, to iee@york.ac.uk, or by post to Institute for Effective Education, Berrick Saul Building, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD

Contract type: Open, beginning between July and September 2016
Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Based at: Office-based (York) with travel to school sites and the option of some home-based working
Reports to: Deputy Director

Closing date: 13 May 2016
Interview date: 25 May 2016

For more details, please see the job description and person specification, guidance for applicants and equality and diversity monitoring form.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jonathan Haslam, 01904 328162 or jonathan.haslam@york.ac.uk.