Job Number
BU03946
School/Department
School of Psychology & Sport Science
Grade
4
Contract Duration
until 31/03/2028
Responsible to
CAL:ON Cymru Project Lead (60% FTE)
The Project
CAL:ON Cymru is a national centre of excellence for literacy at Bangor University, designed to transform children’s literacy outcomes across Wales. CAL:ON presents a coherent, bilingual, and evidence-based pan-Wales strategy, delivered in partnership with all 22 local authorities.
Three interlinked work packages will create lasting impact.
Work Package 1 develops new bilingual professional learning modules (blended asynchronous and synchronous formats) aligned with Curriculum for Wales for primary and secondary schools. Embedded in Initial Teacher Education (ITE), co-developed with educators, these resources and guidance permeate the Welsh education system for a transformative, evidence-based approach to literacy tuition.
Work Package 2 develops and trials effective, bilingual whole class literacy programmes and interventions for ages 4 – 16 years —including adapted versions of the successful NELI and RILL programmes—across the national school network. Robust evaluation via Randomised Controlled Trials (RCT) informs national guidance and rollout.
Work Package 3 responds to the urgent need to identify learners at risk of falling behind by providing new bilingual, co-designed assessment tools at key transition points. Tools support timely intervention while reducing teacher workload and aligning with the Curriculum for Wales ethos.
Purpose of the Job
To provide effective clerical support as part of the overall administrative support team for CAL:ON Cymru the national centre of excellence for literacy at Bangor University.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. To provide effective clerical support for the range of administrative activity within CAL:ON Cymru, School of Psychology and Sports Science.
2. To assist with the organisation and day to day operation of administrative processes and procedures within CAL:ON Cymru, School of Psychology and Sports Science.
3. To communicate effectively with both staff, partner institutions and stakeholders and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues within the University, and any external body.
4. Deal with incoming mail on a daily basis and process accordingly.
5. Type letters, reports, documents and meeting minutes using word processing facilities as required.
6. Maintain the local filing system and ensure files required by staff members and other stakeholders are available when required.
7. Maintain and update local systems and/or spreadsheets as requested by the relevant staff member/Line Manager.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
8. The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
9. The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
10. The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
11. The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
12. Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C (incl. English and Maths) or NVQ level 2 in a relevant subject area (or equivilent)
13. Advanced Diploma in a relevant subject area.
Desirable
14. NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject area
15. ECDL Certificate
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
16. Experience of working within an office /administrative environment
17. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel etc)
Desirable
18. Experience of working within a Higher Education environment
19. Experience of working with databases
Skills/Abilities
Essential
20. Good communication and inter-personal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
21. Excellent organisational skills and ability to handle a varied and demanding workload
22. Accurate data entry and attention to detail
23. Ability to be proactive and identify and recommend changes for improvement where appropriate
24. Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Other
Essential
25. The ability to speak Welsh fluently and carry out tasks such as writing emails in Welsh to a variety of audiences is essential for this post.
General
We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.