Applications are invited for a fixed term full time GeoBus Education Assistant in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (SEES). GeoBus is a free educational outreach project developed and run by the School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, active since 2012. Its aims are to support Earth and Environmental Science teaching in schools across Scotland by providing educational resources, teacher training, provide a bridge between industry, HEIs, Research Councils and schools, and to highlight career opportunities in STEM.  

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to fill the role of Education Assistant, providing support to the current GeoBus Education Coordinator in creating and delivering GeoBus activities, and participating in public engagement events. The Education Assistant will have responsibility for all social networking to broadcast GeoBus activities and will additionally assist with organisational aspects of the summer outreach carried out by the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. The position requires the successful candidate to become, or be, a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme for regulated work with children. Assistance in obtaining membership will be provided.

Experience with, and enthusiasm for, STEM public engagement and delivery is essential for this role, as is an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences in a variety of delivery settings. A BSc or MSc in Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Physical Geography or related field in natural or physical sciences is essential.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

•  Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Claire Cousins, email: crc9@st-andrews.ac.uk or Lynn Daley, email:lmd23@st-andrews.ac.uk

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk. 

Closing Date: 22 July 2024

Please quote ref: CG1776DM

Further Particulars: CG1776DM FPs.doc

School of Earth and Environmental Sciences 

Salary: £25,742 - £29,605 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

Fixed Term: Until January 2026

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