Professional Development Officer

(2 posts)

Fixed Term to 31 March 2016

SCILT requires two Professional Development Officers to support secondary schools as they continue to develop their strategy for the implementation of the 1+2 languages policy. This is an exciting opportunity to work at national level and drive forward the strategic languages agenda in Scotland.

The Professional Development Officers will be responsible for developing and delivering a broad range of support measures for teachers of languages. This would include, for example, leading professional learning workshops and managing projects, national awards/competitions and other promotional events.

It is expected that the post holders will support practitioners to turn policy into practice to create a positive impact on learners. This will be based on identification of practitioners’ needs, with particular reference to the aims of Curriculum for Excellence and the implementation of the 1+2 languages policy. The post holders would, therefore, need extensive experience of leading recent modern language initiatives in a secondary school context. Established expertise in dynamic approaches to assessment is particularly desirable.

Ideally the post holders will also have experience of external partnership working with the aim of developing creativity in languages and/or the use of digital technologies to enhance language learning. The successful candidates will have the ability to work not only on their own initiative but also as part of a team. Excellent organisational, ICT and communication skills are essential.

The post holders will report to the Director of the Centre.

The posts are initially available until the end of March 2016. Applications are welcomed from those that would like to take the role on a seconded basis. Head Teacher approval for a secondment arrangement should be sought in advance of interview.

Applicants are required to complete an application form including the name of three referees who will be contacted before interview without permission, unless you indicate that you would prefer otherwise. Applicants should also submit a Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter detailing the knowledge, skills and experience you think make you the right candidate for the job. Applicants should also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Further information on the application process and working at Strathclyde can be found on our website (http://www.strath.ac.uk/hr/workforus).

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Fhiona Fisher, Director (fhiona.fisher@strath.ac.uk).

Ref: 18401

Closing date: 25th May 2015.
Interview date: 9th June 2015.

The University of Strathclyde is a registered Scottish charity, no SCO15263.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community

SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL CENTRE FOR LANGUAGES (SCILT)
(http://www.scilt.org.uk/)

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/)