Job Number
BU03996
School/Department
School of Psychology & Sport Science
Grade
7
Contract Duration
until 31/03/2027
Responsible to
CAL:ON Cymru Project Lead
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
The post is part of a new team working in the area of children’s literacy The project involves transforming literacy outcomes across Wales.
The post holder will be responsible for planning and coordinating aspects of the project as directed by the project leads. They will also act as research officer on occasion assisting with all aspects of the research process.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. This role is primarily to devise and develop Welsh-medium materials and programmes for the CAL:ON project, specifically but exclusive to the NELI programme and the Read to Learn programme.
2. Reporting: draft progress updates for project leads or funders on areas of work.
3. Cross-team coordination: work with other members of the team – particularly Welsh medium staff, to plan and progress Welsh materials and trials.
4. Draft academic reports and output e.g., ethics proposals, academic papers, government reports etc., where required.
5. Gathering and analysis of data if required.
6. Delivering research outcomes.
7. Administration of the research project (if required on occasion).
8. Other duties and responsibilities specific to the role include: advise and collaborate with Masters and PhD students within the research programme / contribute to the undergraduate programme / actively participate in specific College activities / establish collaborative groups (internal or external) / gain external funding / project management
Other Duties and Responsibilities
9. The post holder may be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
10. The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
11. 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 self and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions.
12. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
13. 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
14. PhD Psychology, or be close to the completion of or have suitable experience working in education in a teaching capacity.
15. Experience of working in similar projects.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
16. The ability to undertake quantitative analysis /strong research method and skill analysis.
17. Proven track record of publications in quality journals.
18. Proven track record of conference presentations.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
19. Excellent organisational skills.
20. Demonstrate good verbal and written skills.
21. Demonstrate good analytical skills, ability to analyse numerical data and present results appropriately.
22. Demonstrate the ability to prioritise work load and work to deadlines.
Desirable
23. Demonstrate proven project management skills.
24. Demonstrate good computer skills, including MS Office, Powerpoint, Excel.
25. Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.
26. Any other skills / abilities relevant to the duties and responsibilities.
27. Demonstrate interpersonal skills.
Other
Essential
28. Driving license.
29. The ability to speak and write Welsh fluently in a wide variety of situations 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.
Disclosure & Barring Service
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.