The Institute of Physics has established a Teacher Network in Ireland comprising a number of local co-ordinators, linked to one overall co-ordinator. The Network will offer support for teachers in a variety of forms, the nature of the support depending on priorities in the area.

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Applications sought for 2 new Physics Teacher Co-ordinators Northern Ireland
Physics Teacher Network Co-ordinators - (half a day per week on average).
Making a difference in Physics teaching

The Institute of Physics in association with the Northern Ireland Department of Education, is seeking two part-time teacher network co-ordinators to support the teaching of physics in Northern Ireland. The co-ordinators will form part of a UK and Ireland wide team. Co-ordinators organise and co-ordinate local group activities and INSET, and help to forge better links between school sectors, and between schools and HE. They also act as a source of information about local initiatives and activities, and generally provide help and advice in response to requests. They will work closely with the Education and Library Boards STEM Regional Group. Most of the current Network Co-ordinators are practising and experienced physics teachers. They are paid and provided with a budget that enables them to run the relevant initiatives and activities.

Application is by letter and CV. The letter should outline how you envisage running a successful local network. Further details about the network are available using the Physics Teacher Network link above or from gary.williams@iop.org which is also where applications should be sent.

Close of applications Friday 2nd Oct 2009

Details of the Frontiers of Physics programme can be found here.

Affiliation

Schools can be affiliated to the Institute and receive the journals Physics Education and Physics World at a greatly reduced rate. More details can be found here (main IOP site).

Other resources are also available from the Schools and Colleges section of www.iop.org.

Careers

The Institute also offers resources for careers and professional development. Click here for the Institute of Physics in Ireland's Careers section.

Students

Students of physics in Ireland have a dedicated section here.

Transition Year Physics

The Universities and Institutes of Technology offer a number of different options for Transition Year Placements, ‘Transition Year Week’ experiences and Transition Year Lectures

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