Curriculum Specialist in Physics

Department

The Department of Education is seeking to appoint a Curriculum Specialist in Physics Education to join the internationally recognised University of York Science Education Group (UYSEG). To complement our existing expertise, we wish to appoint someone with experience of teaching physics at secondary school level. The post is available from 1 May 2023 to 29 February 2024 at 0.6FTE (three days per week).

Role

The person appointed will work closely with the leader of the University of York Science Education Group and the members of the BEST team, Alistair Moore and Peter Fairhurst.

You will have extensive classroom experience, together with experience of planning and managing projects. Ideally, you will also have been involved in science education beyond the classroom, such as working at a University, on the design of curriculum materials, or in examining.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• First degree in Physics or a related area
• Higher degree in science education or related area, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of science education to be able to contribute to high quality research-informed curriculum development
• Knowledge of school science curricula in the UK
• Competency to conduct individual and collaborative projects
• Experience of writing science teaching materials for use by others
• Evidenced active participation in the planning and advancement of projects
• Commitment to undertaking work that has an impact in the classroom

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Judith Bennett (judith.bennett@york.ac.uk)

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