Research Fellow

The Research & Best Practice Division of the National Institute of Teaching researches what works best in teacher and leader development. We synthesise and generate evidence showing practical ways to improve training or professional development. We will use the evidence to inform the programmes that we offer. We will also communicate it to schools and providers across the sector.  

We are recruiting two Research Fellows to work alongside the Head of Evidence to design, implement, and disseminate evidence syntheses on a wide range of topics related to teacher education and professional development. The role also includes opportunities to manage evidence synthesis projects, to liaise with stakeholders in teacher education (e.g., academics, schools, teachers, policymakers), and to generate and sustain research-practice dialogues with schools and teachers using synthesised evidence. In addition to being a specialist in evidence syntheses (qualitative and/or quantitative), you will be an innovative and practice-minded researcher who strives to bridge the nexus between research and practice in teacher education.

• To design and implement evidence synthesis projects related to a wide range of topics on teacher education
• To liaise with stakeholders in teacher education including academics, schools, teachers, policymakers throughout the process of evidence synthesis
• To share synthesised evidence with and obtain feedback from practitioners in innovative and teacher-friendly forms

• A master’s degree, preferably in education or a cognate field
• Experience in designing and conducting qualitative and/or quantitative evidence syntheses on teacher education or a related topic
• Experience in disseminating research evidence beyond academia
• Be self-motivated and able to work as a team member
• Excellent command of written English for academic and publication purposes

• A doctorate degree or equivalent
• Experience in working in a range of school contexts
• Knowledge and skills in graphic design and/or multimedia
• Published evidence syntheses in international refereed journals

This is an exciting opportunity for researchers looking to make a tangible and immediate impact on practice, and who wish to utilise their skills and expertise to conduct evidence syntheses on topics most relevant to teachers and teacher educators, and engage in dialogues with practitioners based on synthesised evidence. This is an opportunity to grow your skills as an independent and innovative researcher.

Other things to know 

• All National Institute of Teaching staff are subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The level of check which will apply shall be an “Enhanced” level check. 
• We regret that we are currently unable to sponsor visas. 
• We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure that it is considered in the selection. 

Contact us

• If you have any queries about this role, please contact us at info@niot.org.uk

How to apply

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