RESEARCHERS IN SCHOOLS: Teach, Research and Make a Difference with Researchers in Schools

Researchers in Schools offers PhD researchers a unique, fully salaried route into teaching tailored to their abilities, knowledge and experience. Through a bespoke programme blending classroom teaching and research opportunities, you’ll develop the skills to become a highly-effective classroom teacher, helping support pupils, regardless of background, to excel and progress to higher education.

• Pursue a three-year training and professional development programme placing you directly into a school to develop your teaching practice on the job.



• Gain Qualified Teacher Status through a structured programme of observation and classroom teaching.



• Undertake our Research Leader in Education Award, a professional qualification recognising excellence in research practice within schools.



• Access to bespoke training, supporting you to develop strong leadership skills and work towards the programme’s mission.



• Receive one day per week off-timetable to pursue the programme’s wider aims: Deliver subject- and education-focused research and high-impact interventions in schools to boost attainment and promote university access.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary of up £33,900 for maths and physics in your first year, part of an overall package worth up to £41,000



• Dedicated time to pursue the Researchers in Schools aims



• An honorary academic title from a research-intensive university and a research budget of £1,000



• Minimum 11 weeks’ paid holiday

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Applications close 1st June 2016