Research Project Support Officer (Project Support - Schools and Teachers Role) 40% FTE

Job Number

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Gareth Evans-Jones, Project Lead, g.evans-jones@bangor.ac.uk

Committed To Equal Opportunities.

Overview

This role supports GCSE RS Success: Empowering Non-Specialist Teachers in Wales, a professional development project designed to help teachers deliver high-quality GCSE Religious Studies (RS) who may not have a qualification in Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy or Ethics, in line with the new GCSE (WJEC) which will be first taught in September 2025.

The Project

The project provides training, resources, and guidance to ensure that teachers feel confident and well-equipped to teach the new GCSE specification. The Administrative Assistant will play a key role in enabling smooth coordination of activities, supporting communications, and assisting with resource development.

Purpose of the Job

The post-holder will be active in providing administrative and organisational support for the project, with a focus on coordinating teacher engagement, managing events and training sessions, and supporting the creation and dissemination of teaching resources.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The post-holder will:

• Liaise with teachers and education professionals to facilitate their engagement and participation in the research project.
• Organise and coordinate webinars, online meetings, and training sessions to support project delivery and dissemination activities.
• Support project communications, including drafting correspondence, maintaining contact databases, and managing stakeholder queries.
• Assist in researching and compiling information relevant to GCSE Religious Studies teaching to inform project development and outputs.
• Contribute to the design, development, and dissemination of educational resources such as workbooks, video content, and teaching guides.
• Maintain accurate records of participant engagement, project activities, and feedback to support project monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for the research project, including data entry, document management, and preparation of progress reports.
• Collaborate with the project team to ensure timely completion of project milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements.

Note:

This list of duties is not exhaustive but indicates the main areas of responsibility. Additional duties may be assigned by the Head of Service/Project Lead, commensurate with the role and grade, following consultation with the post-holder.

Other

• The post holder will assist with the preparation of reports, presentations, and updates for project stakeholders.
• Monitor and update online platforms (e.g., project website, shared drives, or digital resource hubs) to ensure information is current and accessible.
• Provide technical/logistical support during online training sessions or webinars.
• Contribute to the evaluation of project activities, including collecting and organising feedback from teachers and participants.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role, as directed by the Head of Service/Project Lead.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Educated to A Level standard (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area (Philosophy, Ethics, Religion and/or Theology).

Desirable

• Further or higher education qualification.
• Training or certification in administration, project coordination, or education-related fields).

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge and interest in specific areas related to the post.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Previous experience in coordinating pedagogical professional learning opportunities and developing teaching resources.
• Previous administrative experience, particularly in coordinating meetings, events, or projects.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience working in a team environment and managing workloads.
• Experience with online meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams).
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, as well as collaboratively within a team.

Desirable

• Experience in an education, training, or not-for-profit context.

Other

Essential

• Flexibility to attend occasional online evening meetings or training sessions.
• An interest in supporting teachers and contributing to education in Wales.

Desirable

• Skills in resource formatting, video editing, or digital content creation.
• The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

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.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.