Role Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to join Eton’s Centre for Innovation and Research in Learning at a time when evidence-informed practice is becoming more central to the school’s teaching and learning practices. An increasing number of teachers are running educational enquiries looking at different aspects of teaching and learning to inform their day-to-day practice. Existing links between Eton College, universities, and other research-engaged schools in the UK and internationally, provide excellent opportunities for research collaborations between colleagues holding a similar role in driving and supporting evidence-informed practice in schools. Hence, this is a great time to join a collaborative and stimulating environment to promote an evidence-informed culture in teaching and learning.

We are looking for a teaching professional with research experience or a postgraduate researcher with teaching experience to work alongside the Director of Teaching and Learning and the Head of Research Programmes at the Tony Little Centre for Innovation and Research in Learning. The role involves close collaboration with Eton staff more generally and an interest in facilitating research and professional development is welcome. The successful applicant will be required to work on current and future research projects; building research capability at Eton for staff and pupils; enhancing our research work with partner schools; scaling up our research output; and promoting and designing evidenced-informed professional development materials. You are encouraged to bring your own research interests to the role. There will be opportunities to speak about Eton’s educational research at internal and external events and to participate in meetings of research leads, in-school researchers, and research-engaged teachers. 

The role is ‘embedded’ within the school and an office will be provided, but accommodation is not provided.

Main Duties

  Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  Research

• Working alongside the Head of Research Programmes to facilitate research projects as necessary;
• Working closely with staff to ensure the effective delivery of research training and providing guidance and support on action research and/or professional enquiry projects;
• Collaborating on the preparation and publication of data, reports and information;
• Keeping up-to-date with literature related, but not limited, to educational research

Professional Development Activities 

• Contributing to the development of CPD materials for use inside and outside the school;
• Organising and leading regular opt-in CPD meetings for Eton teaching staff.

Wider CIRL Activities 

• Writing a weekly newsletter for Eton staff on the Centre’s activities;
• Writing/curating a weekly blog on evidence-informed practice for the CIRL website;
• Writing a termly outward-facing newsletter;
• Assisting with the publication of the journal as necessary;
• Contributing to events organised by the centre as necessary;
• Designing and teaching an optional course for boys on educational issues;
• Administrative work to support the activities above.

For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

The Ideal Candidate

Skills and Competencies Required

To be successful in this role, the incumbent should have:

• A good honours degree (at least a 2.1 or equivalent) and educational research experience at Post-Graduate level. A PhD in the related field is desirable;
• Experience of contributing to the design, conduct and analysis of research projects;
• Experience of project management;
• Experience at delivering research training and providing guidance and support on action research and/or professional enquiry projects;
• Confidence in working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders;
• Competency in using WordPress and audio production software (e.g., Garageband, Logic or ProTools);
• Excellent communication skills in face-to-face, telephone and written communication with people from a range of backgrounds;
• Skills in writing for a range of audiences, including writing newsletters and blogs

For a full list of skills and competencies, please refer to the attached job description.

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, free eyecare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

About the College

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that values and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

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