Research Assistant

(Part-time)

Limit of tenure: September 2014

Perspectives on diversity and belonging in primary classrooms: 

Supporting Early Career Teachers in the development of inclusive pedagogy

The Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge (http://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/) is a leading international centre for educational research and teacher development.

We are looking for a part-time Research Assistant to work for the equivalent of 30 days over the period of the contract between June 2013 and September 2014. The majority of the work will take place from September 2013 when data collection commences.

You will join a research team to work on a project which aims to support primary Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in their development of inclusive pedagogy, with particular attention to understanding the educational implications of children's experiences of diversity and belonging. Locally linked collaborative groups of ECTs will be established working in partnership with the research team and senior school leaders. Data will mainly be gathered through teacher workshops to examine how ECTs build knowledge about inclusive pedagogy through dialogue about their practice. Dialogue with the children and school leaders will be facilitated by the research team through school visits. Workshop materials will also be developed for wider use by teacher educators.

Applicants should be familiar with current practice in primary schools, and preferably should hold a Master's degree in a relevant area of education. Fuller details of post responsibilities and person specifications are provided in the further particulars.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Informal enquiries should be made to the Project Researchers based at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge (Dr Kristine Black-Hawkins, kb10006@cam.ac.uk and Ruth Kershner, rsk21@cam.ac.uk)

Further particulars, including criteria for appointment, and details of the application procedure are available at www.educ.cam.ac.uk/about/jobs or telephone (01223) 767600

Quote Reference: JR28222,
Closing Date: 9 May 2013
Interview Date: 20/05/2013

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.