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Science didactics expert for secondary Level education
2015-11-25 18:05:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in ESTEC, we are currently looking for a Science didactics expert for secondary Level education. Tasks and Responsibilities Under the responsibility of the Head of the STEM Education and Outreach Unit, in line with the ESA Educational policy, strategy and objectives, the Key Person will develop and deliver didactic content and activities related to STEM subjects Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at secondary school education level, with a special focus on sciences physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, geography, etc.. To this end, the Key Person shall, in close collaboration with the Didactics Area Coordinator design and deliver teacher training modules onsite and, when needed, offsite that use space science as a teaching and learning context for secondarylevel curricular subjects in particular, whenever applicable and in close collaboration with the ESERO Science Project Coordinator, coordinate with the ESA ESERO national offices for the design, coproduction and delivery of such training modules to the benefit of ESA Member States design and produce classroom resourcesactivities on the subjects covered by the above teacher training modules in different formats classical printed lessons, practical lab activities, tablet applications and content, etc. in particular, whenever applicable and in close collaboration with the ESERO Science Project Coordinator, coordinate with the ESA ESERO national offices for the design, coproduction, and delivery of such classroom activities to the benefit of ESA Member States adapt update upgrade existing teacher training modules and classroom resources activities when required contribute to the design, and manage the implementation of ESA challenges and competitions on the subject of sciences for secondary schools at European level e.g. using microhyper gravity platforms to perform experiments, such as Drop Towers, etc. contribute to the procurement actions for material items and services needed to implement the activities the logistics associated to the activities collaborate with the ESERO Science Project Coordinator for the promotion of the teacher training sessions to the benefit of the whole ESERO network equally promote such opportunities within all ESA Member States support the outreach, promotion and dissemination of ESA primary and secondary education activities, through appropriate channels and in compliance with ESA Education outreach guidelines, in the area of concern contribute in general to the design and implementation of ESA STEM informal education projects at secondary school level, also addressing role modelling, STEM space careers and gender issues support the evaluation of education activities against Key Performance Indicators in the area of concern respond to the direct contacts and external requests from education partners and the European education community support in general the activities of the STEM Education and Outreach Unit when requested. Requirements The Key Person shall bring a Scientific PhD or Masters Degree, at least 4 years of postgraduate experience and the following Knowledge of European STEM school curricula, with a focus on Sciences Specific experience in the design and development of didactic content on scientific subjects applied to secondary school curricula direct teaching experience andor teacher training experience Sound knowledge of ESA and the space field Experience in international environments Project management skills and experience Capability of establishing and maintaining interfaces within and outside the Agency capability to respond and adapt to the needs of the European education communities Autonomy in the execution of tasks and ability to manage workload, identify priorities and strategic actions ability to cope with pressure, meet deadlines and deliver on time Creativity strong conceptual, analytical, interpersonal skills ability to work in a team Good communication skills, verbal in public and during formal meetings and written Fluent in English knowledge of another Member State language is an asset. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. If not, your application will remain in our database and can be matched against future openings. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position Science didactics expert for secondary Level education Reference NL15027 Application closing date 10122015 Start date 04012016 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about ESTEC, please consult httpwww.esa.intAboutUsESTEC
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