NOW RECRUITING: Evidence Leads in Education (ELE)

4 October, 2019 —

NOW RECRUITING: Evidence Leads in Education (ELE)

An opportunity to work with Blackpool Research School

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by Blackpool Research School
on the 4th October 2019

Blackpool Research School is seeking to increase its capacity and wishes to recruit a number of Evidence Leads in Education (ELE). The ELEs will contribute to evidence-informed school improvement and will be designated by Blackpool Research School, supported by the Education Endowment Foundation.

Duration: There is no pre-defined time commitment for ELE work as models and types of deployment vary according to need and capacity

Commitment: successful applicants must have a commitment to outreach work, the capacity to undertake such work, and the full support of their Headteacher. This will be capped at a maximum of 6 days per academic year (for which the ELE’s home school will be recompensed).

Cost: There is no cost to apply. Successful applicants will be entitled to training at no cost to their school. When outreach is planned and booked the Research School will cover all costs to the ELE’s home school, including supply cover.

What do you need to be an ELE?

You need to be a great teacher and either a middle or senior leader (at any phase), with the skills and passion to support individuals or teams in similar positions in other schools.You will need to understand what the use of evidence to inform school practice looks like and be skilled in helping other teachers and leaders to achieve it in their own context. It is desirable (though not essential) for you to have led training (CPD or INSET) for teachers.

What will I do as an ELE?

You will work with Blackpool Research School to help schools across Blackpool and Lancashire in implementing evidence-informed practice. This may involve leading or co-leading twilight events to communicate the latest research findings, delivering on training courses for schools linked to your specialism, or visiting schools to support them in turning theory into practice.

What are the benefits for me and my school?

You will develop as an evidence-informed teacher and leader through training provided by Blackpool Research School and supported by the Education Endowment Foundation. You may also have the opportunity to take part in national training and events through our links to the EEF and the wider Research Schools Network.

Your school will benefit from being able to use your expertise and links to further their own development of evidence-informed practice.

Application timeline

Applications open – Friday 04 October 2019
Applications close – Friday 18 October 2019 at 5pm
Applicants notified – Wednesday 23 October 2019
Interview date – Friday 15 November 2019
Interview outcome – Monday 18 November 2019
Induction training (full day) – Friday 06 December 2019
Ready for deployment – Monday 06 January 2020

Remuneration for ELE deployment will be at the rate of £350 per day (paid to the ELE’s home school). Please note that the host schools will not receive remuneration for the initial Induction Day.

Interviews will be held at Blackpool Research School, St Mary’s Catholic Academy, St Walburgas Road, FY3 7EQ

Please apply by completing the application form below, outlining your suitability to the post against the ELE attributes, as well as providing your Headteacher’s permission and reference, via email, to Simon Cox (Director of Blackpool Research School): simon.cox.blackpool@researchschool.org.uk

For any additional information about this opportunity, please email Simon Cox.

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