This role involves supporting the next phase of the project which is user testing and evaluation of the prototype app. This will involve supporting teachers to use the app and gathering feedback from them and the children they work with to inform app refinements. The postholder will coordinate school recruitment, manage data collection and consultation activities and carefully document research findings. They will work with trainee teachers to co-design training materials to accompany the app and use survey methods to collect insights regarding the perceived value of the app from teachers and school leaders. 

You will be an enthusiastic individual, able to confidently work with a wide range of research partners. You will have excellent administrative and organisational skills combined with an ability to manage and prioritise your own workload. You will also be required to work across teams within the School, Faculty and University.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Dr Paula Clarke, Associate Professor in Psychological Approaches to Childhood and Inclusive Education

Email: p.j.clarke@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 04 Sep 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £33,951 to £39,906 p.a. pro rata

Your duties will include organisation of workshops with teachers and education professionals to identify shared priority areas and build the foundations for the community. You will also work with the community to establish a network of HE institutions with research practice partnerships with schools and host a symposium for sharing best practice. In collaboration with community members, you will prepare a journal article on the development of research practice partnerships between HE and schools.

You will assist with the on-going CoRES activities e.g. growing the database of community members, steering group meetings, and events including the 2027 Education Research Impact Showcase. Working with programme and module leaders you will identify opportunities for integrating CoRES into student education through authentic assessments, dissertations/capstone projects and placements. You will also work with the School’s Research Centre leads to build teams around CoRES emerging research priorities.

You will be an enthusiastic individual, able to confidently work with a wide range of stakeholders. You will have excellent administrative and organisational skills combined with an ability to manage and prioritise your own workload. You will also be required to work across teams within the School, Faculty and University.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Dr Paula Clarke, Associate Professor in Psychological Approaches to Childhood and Inclusive Education

Email: p.j.clarke@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 04 Sep 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £33,951 to £39,906 p.a. pro rata