Salary: £35,608 to £37,694 with progression to £46,049 per annum (pro rata) Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 02 November 2025 The Role This role presents an exciting opportunity to join our highly regarded Education Outreach and Transition team, based in the University Library. We are looking for someone who can make a strong contribution to a wide range of projects and activities, working alongside academic and professional services colleagues in support of the delivery of impactful education outreach and transition programmes. The Education Outreach and Transition team places a particular focus on A level / sixth form students and works in close alignment with the aims of the University’s Access and Participation Plan (APP). You will participate in productive partnerships with key stakeholders across the University, and with regional and national heritage and cultural organisations, to support the delivery of high quality, impactful engagements with our partner schools. For more information about what we do, please see: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/library/in-the-community/education-outreach/ We offer a blend of place-based work on our Newcastle campus and elements of home working. This role is open ended and available on a part time basis (0.8 FTE). The role will involve regular travel to local schools and heritage venues across the region. Please note that a DBS check will be required for the successful candidate. For informal enquiries about the role please contact Sara Bird, Education Outreach and Transition Manager - sara.bird@ncl.ac.uk Please note that if you are successful to this role, you will require DBS before you can commence in the role. Key Accountabilities To work closely with faculties, schools, professional services, heritage organisations and other key stakeholders to deliver an impactful education outreach and transition programme To support the design, delivery and evaluation of academic and research skills programmes, delivered both online and in-person, for A-level students and students making the transition to Higher Education. These activities will be developed in close alignment with the strategic priorities of the University’s Education for Life Strategy 2030, and the Access and Participation Plan To support the Education Outreach and Transition Manager in liaising with specific academic schools and institutes to identify their current and future learning and teaching, research and engagement priorities, sharing this information in order to support the planning and delivery of appropriate education outreach activities with schools and colleges To participate in partnerships with academic and professional services colleagues, external cultural and heritage organisations, teachers and other educational professionals to develop and deliver engaging project-based learning opportunities and workshops which link current academic-research with the school curriculum To work with team colleagues in designing educational projects involving multiple partners and a diverse range of stakeholders, including the delivery of high-quality outputs within agreed timeframes. To participate in the development and implementation of robust evaluation plans, including an assessment of project outputs, to determine the overall impact of these projects To collaborate with academic and Library colleagues to ensure the most effective means of delivering specific skills to suit a diverse range of learners, encompassing both face to face, online and blended teaching, and the development of impactful and engaging online self-directed learning resources To identify any local and national funding opportunities pertaining to education outreach and transition, in support of potential funding bids To support the success of on-going relationships and partnerships within the Library, University, schools and colleges, heritage organisations and other external bodies, suppliers and the wider community To participate in relevant networks and communities to ensure that work is informed by current developments in research and academic skills practice and pedagogical research. This includes presenting at conferences and seminars To participate in conferences and professional meetings, and address other relevant audiences within the University and wider educational community In the absence of the Education Outreach and Transition Manager, to coordinate and supervise the work of team colleagues, including any students working on projects and activities with the team Any other duties within the scope and general nature of the grade which may be required The Person Knowledge, Skills and Experience Up to date knowledge of developments in teaching, learning and assessment, specifically in the context of secondary schools, including knowledge of the National Curriculum, GCSE and A Level exam specifications An understanding of the learning needs of students transitioning from A level to Higher Education Experience of teaching secondary and particularly sixth form students in either an educational or heritage/cultural setting Experience of developing teaching and learning materials in a range of formats to support the development of research and academic skills and to support the National Curriculum and exam syllabi at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 An awareness of and willingness to explore current educational pedagogy and to utilise appropriate teaching methodology e.g. project-based learning Experience of participating in project teams, and the ability to deliver high quality outputs to deadlines Excellent communication, negotiating and influencing skills Ability to enthuse others, and to work with a wide range of stakeholders in achieving shared goals Highly developed IT skills, including experience of using MS Office applications, and a variety of web-based learning and teaching tools and resources Ability to reflect and evaluate practise to better inform future developments Excellent team working skills, and demonstrable ability to maintain effective networks both internally and externally Ability to manage own work and time effectively with minimal managerial supervision, and to facilitate the work of others Excellent communication skills, and the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences Attributes and Behaviour Gathering Information Liaises effectively with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers Looks for opportunities and impacts arising from external developments Communicating Encourages and supports a free flow of communication and information across own area Tailors communication to the audience, changing style, tone and format accordingly Team-working Operates effectively in a number of teams and groups Planning and Organising Effective at organising and managing heavy and complex workload Sets own priorities in conjunction with team and area objectives Finding Solutions Encourages creative and innovative thinking in self and others Qualifications A good first degree and a qualification in education at either degree or postgraduate level Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population. At Newcastle University we hold a gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme. In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. Requisition ID: 28729