Total 144 Education / Training job vacancies in durham mercury house dh1 1tw

Major duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for working with the DVAHCS Education Department and OAA in establishing affiliations with university audiology and speech pathology clinics. This includes conferring with several university department chairpersons, faculty clinic program directors, and university legal counsel for agreement compliance.
• Maintains a database of all university of affiliates with their respective contacts including university accreditation information.
• Possesses the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from ASHA and/or is a Fellow of AAA (F-AAA) until obtaining their CCC-A, and serves as the Point of Contact for all university matters including disciplinary and grading actions.
• Develops and maintains an Audiology and Speech Pathology training handbook with the policies and procedures of the DVAMC and the ASPS Service.
• Develops and provides initial training program for all Audiology students and arranges training for Speech Pathology students to include:

1. Hospital policies and procedures
2. Introduction to each of the services provided within the clinic
3. Infection Control and RME procedures for each piece of equipment
4. Training on each piece of equipment located within the respective clinics
5. Criteria for referral to other clinics or specialty testing within /outside of ASPS
6. Introduction to the disciplinary teams the Audiology and Speech Pathology students will rotate through

• Coordinates and mentors students to complete hearing screening exams for Police, Boiler Plant and other employees as requested by Occupational Health Service.
• Requests input from all staff on student progress and signs off on all clinic contact hours for students per affiliation (written, electronic TYPON system, or other applications).
• Maintains contact with affiliate at least twice per semester (mid-term and final evaluations) and arranges for site visits from University affiliates as needed.

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more.EDRP Customer Support - Power AppsEducation Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) (sharepoint.com)
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $107,906 Per Year (GS 13)

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hurworth School require an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Science to join our a well-established, highly effective and successful department that aims to instil students with a lifelong love of scientific process and learning.

You should have the ability to deliver outstanding lessons in science, are passionate about their subject and enjoy supporting and challenging students to achieve their personal goals and aspirations

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated early years (nursery) classroom teacher with high expectations of pupils and themselves to join our friendly, hard-working staff team.

In return, we are looking for someone who is:

- An enthusiastic and resourceful practitioner who will ensure that our youngest children get the best possible start to their education, enjoy every minute of their time at school and make excellent progress

- A strong, reflective classroom practitioner who is highly motivated about teaching, committed to life-long learning and is, or has the potential to become, an outstanding practitioner

- Ready to expand their experience, knowledge and skills within a very popular nursery class

- A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills

If you would like to join a successful school team who enjoy teaching and work with pupils who enjoy learning then please download the job specifications, job description and application form.

Visits are welcome to school on Wednesday 20th or Wednesday 27th November at 4pm.

Please confirm attendance with the school office.

Applications should be returned by email or post to Mrs. H Gibbons, Interim Head Teacher, at Rosa Street Primary School (rosastreet@durhamlearning.net) no later than Friday 6th December at 12pm.

Shortlisting will then be completed, and candidates will be emailed to invite them for interview. Observations will be arranged week commencing 9th December and interviews will be held on Tuesday 17th December 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Rosa Street Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced DBS.

All completed application forms must be returned to the academy at the above address either by email or post, by the closing date.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

-A welcoming, caring school where everyone is valued

-Friendly, well behaved, enthusiastic pupils

-A dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in teamwork and support each other fully

- Access to high quality CPD opportunities both within school, across our trust, and from a range of external providers

- A school that is creative, innovative and an exciting place to work

-As an academy within Together Learning Partnership, we also offer development opportunities to work with other schools and colleagues on a wider stage which is part of our school’s commitment to ongoing educational development.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Job Title: EYFS Teacher

Location: Durham

Start Date: December

Salary: £130-£175/day

Are you a Qualified Primary school Teacher?

Are you Professional and Reliable?

Are you confident in delivering the EYFS curriculum?

TeacherActive has an amazing opportunity for a primary Teacher to work with an amazing school in Durham to cover to lead the EYFS/Nursery class. The schools offers amazing teaching facilities to encourage students just starting in education to build a fantastic foundation of knowledge to progress seamlessly through the curriculum.

The school is seeking a Teacher who has proficient experience Teaching EYFS/Nursery, knowledgeable on all up to date policies and procedures, school is open to new ECT’s who have taught EYFS during placement as well as tenured teachers.

A successful EYFS teacher will have:

• Has relevant Qualifications (QTS) and training in SEND is preferred but not essential.
• Great classroom presence
• Have the ability encourage pupils' confidence, learning and development.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL : rosie.rafferty@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER : 0191 580 7888

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Works on both animals and cell culture based models using a variety of cellular physiology and molecular biology methods including FACS, ELISA, immunoblotting, microscopy, RT-PCR, and gene expression arrays.

Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes; compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results.

Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required.

Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.

Work Schedule: Full-time (Without Compensation)

Starting at $0 Without Compensation (ZZ 00)

Driving Instructor Position available in Hartlepool.

Part and Full Time positions available

Key Duties
Working with a variety of people from all walks of life and backgrounds.
Helping develop your customers skill level.
Be able to explain driving techniques clearly.

Applicants Attributes
Applicant will have great communication skills, a willingness to learn and the drive to teach others.
Applicant should be an enthusiastic individual, being able to motivate others.

Benefits of being a driving instructor
Excellent earning potential of £30,000+ per annum
Flexible working hours
Working close to home
Be your own boss
Training vehicle can be provided (if required)

Being able to manage your own working hours and being out and about is a great feeling. You get a wonderful sense of achievement from being your own boss and this sort of flexibility really allows you to take charge of your own business and your life. Take holidays when you like and organize your students around your life.

To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria

Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years
Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years
Have no more than 6 points on your licence.

Applicant ideally will be a fully qualified driving instructor although if not, full training can be provided.

Driving Instructor Position available in Durham.

Part and Full Time positions available

Key Duties
Working with a variety of people from all walks of life and backgrounds.
Helping develop your customers skill level.
Be able to explain driving techniques clearly.

Applicants Attributes
Applicant will have great communication skills, a willingness to learn and the drive to teach others.
Applicant should be an enthusiastic individual, being able to motivate others.

Benefits of being a driving instructor
Excellent earning potential of £30,000+ per annum
Flexible working hours
Working close to home
Be your own boss
Training vehicle can be provided (if required)

Being able to manage your own working hours and being out and about is a great feeling. You get a wonderful sense of achievement from being your own boss and this sort of flexibility really allows you to take charge of your own business and your life. Take holidays when you like and organize your students around your life.

To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria

Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years
Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years
Have no more than 6 points on your licence.

Applicant ideally will be a fully qualified driving instructor although if not, full training can be provided.

Driving Instructor Position available in Darlington.

Part and Full Time positions available

Key Duties
Working with a variety of people from all walks of life and backgrounds.
Helping develop your customers skill level.
Be able to explain driving techniques clearly.

Applicants Attributes
Applicant will have great communication skills, a willingness to learn and the drive to teach others.
Applicant should be an enthusiastic individual, being able to motivate others.

Benefits of being a driving instructor
Excellent earning potential of £30,000+ per annum
Flexible working hours
Working close to home
Be your own boss
Training vehicle can be provided (if required)

Being able to manage your own working hours and being out and about is a great feeling. You get a wonderful sense of achievement from being your own boss and this sort of flexibility really allows you to take charge of your own business and your life. Take holidays when you like and organize your students around your life.

To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria

Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years
Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years
Have no more than 6 points on your licence.

Applicant ideally will be a fully qualified driving instructor although if not, full training can be provided.

Primary Teacher

County Durham

Immediate Start

£90 - £140 per day

Are you skilled in delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages progress across core subjects and beyond?

Can you adapt your teaching approach to meet the developmental needs of both Key Stage 1 / KS1 and Key Stage 2 / KS2 learners?

Do you have the ability to assess and track student progress to ensure each child reaches their potential across all primary stages?

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a school in the County Durham area. The school is looking to take on board a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teacher. The school aims to provide a safe, secure, happy and hard-working environment where children of all ages and abilities can learn with confidence. The school's values and ethos are built upon respect and care for one another as they continually strive for excellence. The Primary teacher will need to work hard to build the best possible foundations for future learning and success in their student's lives.

The school is looking to take on board a highly driven Primary Teacher working across both Key Stage 1 / KS1 and Key Stage 2 / KS2. The position will be long-term leading to a permanent position in the school as a primary school teacher. The selected applicant will be helping students to reach their full potential in all areas of the curriculum including Core subjects (English and Maths) and Foundation subjects (ICT, Art and more,) whilst also developing effective relationships with the children to effectively manage behaviours. The successful applicant will also how a working knowledge of SEND and be willing to work to support different children's needs.

A successful Primary Teacher will have:

• QTS or Equivalent qualification (ECT are encouraged to apply)
• Experience teaching in classrooms across Key Stage 1 / KS1, Key Stage 2 / KS2 or both
• Effective Curriculum Knowledge
• Exceptional classroom management skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

Email: marc.barnett@teacheractive.com

Contact Number: 0191 580 7888

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

What skills and experience we're looking for

St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College is “A Learning Community guided by Gospel Values.” The Governors of this successful Catholic Academy wish to appoint A Teacher of Mathematics.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dedicated professional who has a passion for working with children across the age and ability range. Applicants should be well-qualified and enthusiastic teachers who would relish the opportunity to teach as a member of our excellent department. The successful candidate will join a hardworking team, which is committed to supporting students to achieve the very best outcomes. You will teach at Key Stages 3 and 4 with the successful candidate being willing and able to teach at Key Stage 5, if required.

We can offer you opportunities to:

- be part of our learning community and inspire our enthusiastic students, making a difference to their lives.

- join a school with supportive and dedicated staff, who are keen to build on our high standards.

- share talents with excellent collaboration between the existing schools within our large Multi Academy Trust.

- engage in high quality professional development to further your career.

St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College is recognised by Ofsted as a Good Provider (May 2024). The school holds a number of nationally recognised awards including: Duke of Edinburgh licensed centre, Arts Mark and the Well-being Award.

Application forms should be returned to Lisa Byron, Headteacher by post or email to recruitment@stjohns.bhcet.org.uk

For further information about the school, please see our website stjohns.bhcet.org.uk

Contact: L Devlin, Head of Maths, ldevlin@stjohns.bhcet.org.uk

What the school offers its staff

Please visit our website for full details about the school

Further details about the role

Teacher of Maths - (Main Scale)

Required for September 2025

A1-B6 - £31,650 - £43,607

Full time, permanent post

Closing Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024 (9.00am)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We are a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and The Skills Academy. Education Training Collective (Etc.) delivers a full range of courses, training and apprenticeship opportunities, as well as professional and commercial courses.

Our aim is to create greater opportunities for all of our students and communities by equipping people with the skills to help them into employment, raise aspirations and meet the economic demands of the region. ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment.

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Business Development Manager to drive growth in employer-facing provision across the Education Training Collective, reporting to the Group Marketing & Business Engagement Director.

As the leader of a small, but incredibly impactful team, you will be a strategic thinker, you will be solutions focussed and use your natural ability to create long-term relationships which employers which result in solutions to the skills challenges across the Tees Valley and beyond.

What you’ll do:
• Manage and support the Business Development Coordinators to achieve monthly targets for commercial and apprenticeship programs.
• Create and implement innovative operational plans to enhance apprenticeship and training growth.
• Build relationships with large levy-paying businesses to promote and recruit for our apprenticeship programs.
• Lead the development of our CRM system to improve engagement with staff and employer clients.
• Utilize IT systems for effective reporting and financial management.
• Set and review performance targets and contribute to business planning.
• Oversee apprentice recruitment processes and analyse current trends.
• Stay updated on government policies affecting apprenticeships and workplace learning.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and manage departmental budgets effectively.

The type of person you will be:
• Education: Relevant degree or equivalent experience in business development or a related field.
• Experience: Proven track record in business development, particularly in apprenticeships or training sectors.
• Knowledge:
o In-depth understanding of apprenticeship, BELP and Bootcamps processes.
o Up-to-date knowledge of T-Levels, Study Programmes, and Industrial/Work Placements.
• Motivation: High degree of motivation to achieve demanding performance targets.
• Business Acumen: Experience in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Relationship Building: Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, businesses, and stakeholders.
• ICT Proficiency: Skilled in using ICT for tracking performance, delivering presentations, and management reporting.
• Resilience: Flexibility, stamina, and reliability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 93% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Pro-Hybrid working employer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.7% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)

Schedule
• Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working pattern – work from any Etc. location and working from home is available
• Flexible lunch breaks

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 11th November.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/

*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please

All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/

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Applications should comprise:

• A current CV.

• A short covering letter of no more than two sides demonstrating how you meet the essential requirements of this job and why they consider themselves suitable for the position, indicating their interest and motivation to assume this role.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.


To provide research within the Research & Intelligence team in support of DRM. Research is primarily focused on delivering research on strategic partners and their market sectors to inform and maximise the overall ongoing relationship with Defence.

5. Principal Areas of Accountability, Tasks and Duties

a. Maintain delivery of Research & Intelligence’s key outputs:

i. Conduct due diligence checks on organisations signing the AFC and those nominated for Silver and Gold ERS awards.

ii. Conduct DRM surveys, including the annual Satisfaction Survey and the Customer Satisfaction Survey, and provide statistical analysis of the results.

iii. Produce qualitative and quantitative research in response to DRM queries to underpin its operations and output, in addition to the production of proactive research outputs.

b. Providing direct support to the Senior Research Officer, including:

i. Support to commission, manage and monitor external research projects.

ii. Support to develop, standardise and improve DRM’s research processes, as well as identify new research sources pertaining to market research, logistics research, etc.

iii. Produce snapshots of industry sectors and organisational activity within them.

iv. Support in the regular refresh and validation of DRM Accounts, utilising appropriate research sources.

v. Utilise the Salesforce CRM system to provide supporting information e.g. on accounts, regional and sector data and contacts.

vi. Assist in the conducting of focus groups as required.

vii. Analyse complex data and conduct relevant statistical analysis on data in order to decipher key data trends, and subsequently construct appropriate recommendations from generated output.

c. Any other duties within the broad remit of this role that may be reasonably required.


Success Profile

7. Skills and Qualifications.

a. Educated to degree level or equivalent.

b. An exceptional knowledge of Microsoft applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

c. Computer literate with a strong familiarity of management information or CRM systems (i.e. Salesforce).


8. Experience.

a. Essential.

i. Up to two years’ relevant experience in research provision or comparable.

ii. Familiarity with research methods and with conducting qualitative and quantitative research.

iii. Comfortable utilising internet research tools and using open source and paid sources to find information.


b. Desirable.

i. Understanding of both military and corporate cultures.

ii. Educated to postgraduate level.

iii. Personal interest in current affairs.

iv. Approachable and friendly –“customer oriented” and professional.

9. Behaviours (Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours).

a. Ability to prioritise tasks and time manage effectively in a fast-paced work environment.

b. A self-starter with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability, as well as being a team player.

c. Excellent attention to detail.

d. Keen to advance their skills and personal development.

e. Flexible and responsive to tasking and direction, with a high level of commitment to succeed.

10. Additional Requirements

a. Ensure compliance with data protection/freedom of information requirements.

b. This role may require occasional travel within the UK, including attending evening or weekend events to assist in the delivery of DRM outputs.

c. The job holder is required to comply with the RFCAs’ Code of Conduct and to avoid any conduct which discriminates against colleagues, potential employees or contractors on the grounds of any protected characteristics, as identified by the Equality Act 2010.

d. Security clearance checks, appropriate to grade and job role will be undertaken.

e. The job holder may be requested to undertake additional or other activities of a similar nature to those within this job description, which fall within the capabilities and which are commensurate with the grade.

A 15-month fixed term full time Postdoctoral Research Association (PDRA) position is available in the Department of Geography at Durham University. The successful candidate will join the project 'Greenland Ice Sheet and sea-level response under climate change from AD 1600 to 2100'. The project is led at Durham by Professor Sarah Woodroffe and is funded by the UK Natural Environment Research Council.

As a PDRA on this project, the successful applicant will be required to develop relative sea-level reconstructions over the past few hundred years from salt-marshes in Greenland using diatoms as the main proxy, alongside XRF and other stratigraphic methods. These reconstructions will be compared to relative sea-level predictions from new Greenland-wide models of ice sheet change developed by collaborators on the project from Lincoln and Northumbria Universities. The main responsibilities will be to develop new modern and fossil diatom datasets from Greenland saltmarshes and statistical and chronological models that allow quantitative relative sea-level reconstructions from sites around the west coast of Greenland. A further responsibility will be to write applications for radiocarbon dating support, to prepare data, figures and text for publication and to communicate the interim and final findings of the research at collaborator workshops and international science meetings.

This is a great opportunity to work as part of a friendly team on a cutting-edge project. The PDRA will have access to outstanding resources including laboratory and microscope facilities and travel funding for conferences and collaboration.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in developing relative sea-level reconstructions using diatom data and application of quantitative methods of RSL reconstruction. Previous experience working in salt-marshes would be an advantage.

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Job Title: Education Policy Officer (Monitoring & Review)
Department: Academic Quality Service (Student & Academic Services Directorate)
Grade: Grade 6
Salary range: £30,505 - £36,924 per annum (£37,999 - £45,163 at Grade 7)
Working arrangements: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week. Current working arrangements are hybrid, with some time in the office and some time working from home.
Closing date: Tuesday 12th November 2024

The Role

This role will provide dedicated support for monitoring and review of internal and external datasets such as B3 and TEF metrics from the OfS (manipulating and analysing data, producing monitoring reports, and providing committees, departments and services with appropriate analysis). The post holder will support AQS' annual review and monitoring processes, providing data and guidance for academic departments, and undertaking analysis and reporting of departmental responses. The post holder will liaise with key colleagues in cognate offices (including Student Registry), to support interrogation, analysis and dissemination of centrally held datasets.

The post holder will also provide education policy support for the office, analysing regulations, external guidance and data, taking the lead on relevant areas of policy/process development, and supporting committees and working groups, as agreed with their line manager and/or the Head of section. This will involve liaising with senior members of staff within the Education Division (e.g. Heads of Service, Academic Registrar, PVC and Deputy PVC Education) and across the University, as necessary.

This post is being made available as a development role at Grade 6 in the first instance and, in addition to meeting the requirements of the role as it stands, the successful candidate will demonstrate that they have the ability and potential to development the necessary knowledge and skills require of a Grade 7 position. Upon appointment, a development plan will be created with input from the successful candidate, focussing on the requirements of the Grade 7 role, and taking into account their individual needs. This plan will be regularly reviewed and will form the basis of an assessment to move to the Grade 7 role. It is anticipated that the development process will take 2 years to complete; however, it may be extended if the University considers it necessary. Upon successful completion of the development plan, the post-holder would move to the Grade 7 post (Senior Education Support Officer) outlined here: Job Description - Grade 7. If the post-holder was unable to meet the full requirements of the Grade 7 post at the end of the development process then, subject to performance, they may be retained in the Grade 6 post.

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