Job Description
Position:
Centre for Pedagogy Project Intern
Academic Group/Service
School of Education and Psychology
Reference:
UOB-GI07
Grade:
Grade 2
Status:
Fixed term – 6 months
Hours:
Full-time; 36.25 hours per week
Responsible to:
Head of School for Education
Background:
The Graduate Internship Scheme provides a fixed-term employment opportunity for students
who have successfully graduated to Degree level from the University of Bolton. This
opportunity is open to UoB graduates who have completed during the academic year
2015/16.
The Scheme is intended for graduates to gain valuable experience of working within a busy
customer facing environment. The University’s intention is to create opportunities across a
number of functions, which will enable graduates from a range of disciplines to gain and
develop transferable skills within the work environment.
The primary contact for the scheme will be the Head of Careers and Employability. The
placement, will however, have an identified line manager within the dedicated Academic
Group/Professional Support Service to which they are assigned.
There will be a relevant period of induction so that the placement is integrated into the
University’s business processes. In particular, certain mandatory training will be put in place
and a mentor allocated, where it is considered appropriate.
The role holder, in conjunction with their line manager, will be expected to continually
monitor and evaluate their progress to be able to demonstrate a transferable skills-set at the
completion of the placement with the University.
The role holder will be expected to have an understanding and awareness of the
requirements in respect to Health and Safety at Work, together with the principles of the
legislative Acts relating to Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Bribery.
Main Function of the Internship:
The aim is to give the role holder an opportunity to encounter a wide range of
internal/external activities that are undertaken on a day to day basis within the University.
This is an opportunity for recent University of Bolton graduates to develop the skills and
experience required for many potential graduate professions.
The role will require interaction with University staff, students, graduates and organisations
external to the institution. The post holder will also need to be able to work outside of normal
hours when required.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The role will involve working closely with Education staff and students in developing and
enhancing the recently established ‘Centre for Pedagogy’; the aim of which is to collaborate
and share ideas and current developments in Education to enhance the learner experience.
Key tasks will include:

To co-ordinate Education students’ project and research outputs and create a show
case repository that promotes a sharing of ideas.

To work with Education Alumni and the Education course team to develop relevant
CPD.

To set up and arrange a research forum in Education for staff and students engaged
in pedagogic research.

To support and develop activities that promote and encourage Education Students’
research skills to meet the Teaching Intensive Research Informed (TIRI) agenda at
the University of Bolton.

To work with the newly appointed Professors in Education on a range of initiatives to
promote growth and development of Education as a platinum subject area in line with
the local and strategic plan.
Additional Information
1. Work flexibly and support other services at peak times, as directed by your line
manager.
2. To assist with the collection of data for the annual Destination of Leavers from Higher
Education Survey.
3. To work flexibly as part of the team, which may require working evenings and
weekends when required. To assist with open days and enrolment periods and cover
other areas in times of staff shortage.
4. Undertake other duties commensurate with the nature and grading of the role as
determined by your line manager.
Person Specification
Position:
Academic
Group/Service
Centre for Pedagogy Project Intern
School of Education & Psychology
Criteria
Reference:
Priority
UOB-GI07
(1/2/3)
Method of Assessment
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Documentation
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Documentation
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
1
1 a)
Qualifications
Degree gained from the University of Bolton preferably in
Education or have completed an Initial Teacher Education
Programme
1 b)
Educated to GCSE, grade C or equivalent in English and
Mathematics, or equivalent standard of education
2
2 a)
Skills / Knowledge
Education subject knowledge and understanding of
pedagogy in theory and practice.
2 b)
Knowledge of the Further Education, Skills and Higher
Education Sectors
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 c)
Knowledge of e-learning theory and practice
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 d)
Excellent information literacy skills
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 e)
Able to use e-learning platforms
1
2 f)
Good organisational and administrative skills
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 g)
Excellent interpersonal and group working skills
1
2 h)
Knowledge of research methods and skills in Education
2
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
2 i)
Coaching and mentoring skills
2
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
3
3 a)
Experience
Teaching experience in the Further, Higher or skills
education sectors.
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
3 b)
Experience of working in groups and taking the lead on
projects.
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
3 c)
Experience of producing reports in word and excel
spreadsheets
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
3 d)
Experience of undertaking an educational research project
2
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
3 e)
Experience of developing and monitoring e-learning
platforms
2
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
4
4 a)
Personal Qualities
Able to work without supervision and complete projects on
time and to deadlines
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
4 b)
Flexible response to work
1
4 c)
Able to show initiative and work as part of a team
1
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
CV/Supporting
Statement/Interview
5
Other
5 a)
Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the
University, which may require working at times outside of
normal working hours
1
Interview
5b
Commitment to the University’s policy on equal
opportunities and diversity
1
Interview
5 c)
Willing to undertake appropriate staff development to keep
up to date with the requirements of the role, which may take
place outside the University
1
Interview
Note:
1. Priority 1 indicates vital criteria - a candidate would be unsuccessful if unable to satisfy a Priority
1 criteria.
2. Priority 2 indicates desirable criteria - candidates failing to satisfy a number of these are unlikely
to be successful.
3. Priority 3 indicates criteria not specifically required for the post but in a competitive situation
may be used to select candidates who cannot be separated on priorities 1. and 2.
4. Please note it is normally expected that a new appointee will commence at the bottom of grade.