Total 239 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Bolton, Greater Manchester

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Science

Salary: Main Pay Scale 1 to Upper Pay Scale 3, £31,650 – £49,084 per annum

Hours: 1265 hours per annum worked as per the Teachers Pay and Conditions

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Science who is committed to providing high quality teaching and support to our pupils.

You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is dedicated to raising standards for our pupils. You will be a well-qualified, hardworking, and enthusiastic Teacher of Science who is committed to delivering an excellent and engaging Science curriculum to ensure the very best outcomes for our pupils.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer you clear career pathways, excellent opportunities for professional development both in the school and the wider Trust and commitment to promoting your wellbeing at work. We fully recognise that our staff are our greatest asset, and we work hard to support them.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role will involve:

Preparing and making available items requested by staff i.e. apparatus, equipment, chemicals, solutions etc.

Ensuring safe storage and handling of all hazardous materials and chemicals – including poisons, radioactive sources and corrosive liquids.

Ensuring the safe handling and disposal of biohazards.

Ensuring all laboratories are stocked with essential equipment. Maintaining access for staff to the appropriate COSHH information e.g. Hazards/CLEAPSS information.

Making student teachers/graduate trainees aware of the appropriate COSHH information and other Health and Safety publications.

To advise on the availability of chemicals and suitability for use in their experiments.

To make non-specialised cover staff aware of the relevant risk assessments.

The right person will have a good mix of:

• Awareness of Health & Safety in the Workplace
• Good Working knowledge of Science and practices within a Laboratory
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Be adaptable, self-motivated and well organised
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as a positive approach to working effectively with all members of the school community.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exceptional opportunity as we look for someone to join us at this incredibly exciting time in the school’s history. The governors of this highly successful and oversubscribed 11-16 Voluntary Aided RC High School are seeking to appoint a Science Technician.

We are looking for a dynamic, creative individual with ambition and drive, who is passionate about improving the lives of young people.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note: online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates

Integra Education have an exciting opportunity for qualified teachers to join our team as a 1:1 Science tutor in Wigan.

We are currently working in partnership with a number of schools in the area who require qualified teachers to provide educational support to secondary aged pupils in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Hours of work are incredibly flexible and can fit around your schedule!

Whether your looking to pick up just a few hours to earn extra money or to start a new career in Education we can help you!

Benefits:

• Competitive payrates - Earn £28 per hour
• Access to free online CPD training
• Flexible hours! 1-40 per week you decide!
• Generous refer a friend scheme

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored learning plans to meet individual student needs
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment

Requirements:

• UK recognised teaching qualification
• Special education experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to engage and work effectively with children

Interested? Apply today! Just submit your CV or call 01925 594 203.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Integra Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring disclosure. Integra People promote equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.

Your new company
Due to a high demand for Science Teachers across Bury andsurrounding areas, Hays Education are looking to register a number of Scienceteachers of all experience levels.
Your new role
You will be responsible for teaching your Science discipline, orin some cases across all 3 areas at Secondary schools across GreaterManchester.
In a long term role you will be responsible for planning anddelivering lessons, as well as completing the subsequent marking and assessmentof pupils work, ensuring all pupils are progressing well within the classroom.You will also be expected to attend and prepare for Parents Evenings throughoutthe academic calendar.
Behaviour management will also be your priority, as well asensuring pupils are achieving to the best of their ability and engaging withthe subject in your classroom.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be a registered teacher with Hays Education, you mustpossess QTS / QTLS and ideally have experience of teaching your 1 Sciencediscipline, or teaching all 3 Sciences across KS3 and KS4.
You must give full commitment to the role that you accept, andshow your work ethic and flexibility to adjust to your new environment.
What you'll get in return
You will have a dedicated and supportive Hays Consultant who will be in contact with you throughout the duration of the contract, and in addition to this, you will also be invited to join our Hays Education Hub App which is how we will send out newly registered jobs tailored to you. This will also give you access to unlimited free training courses, as well as being able to update your availability at any time via the app.You will also join our Hays Refer a Friend Scheme where you could be entitled to receiving £350 in high street vouchers.
You will be able to use the Hays Timesheet App or online system to submit your timesheets each week.
There is also a potential that long term positions are extended as well as made permanent, depending on the situation of the role / school.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Due to a high demand for Science Teachers across Manchester and surrounding areas, Hays Education are looking to register a number of Science teachers of all experience levels.
Your new role
You will be responsible for teaching your Science discipline, or in some cases across all 3 areas at Secondary schools across Greater Manchester.
In a long term role you will be responsible for planning and delivering lessons, as well as completing the subsequent marking and assessment of pupils work, ensuring all pupils are progressing well within the classroom. You will also be expected to attend and prepare for Parents Evenings throughout the academic calendar.
Behaviour management will also be your priority, as well as ensuring pupils are achieving to the best of their ability and engaging with the subject in your classroom.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be a registered teacher with Hays Education, you mustpossess QTS / QTLS and ideally have experience of teaching your 1 Sciencediscipline, or teaching all 3 Sciences across KS3 and KS4.
You must give full commitment to the role that you accept, andshow your work ethic and flexibility to adjust to your new environment.
What you'll get in return
You will have a dedicated and supportive Hays Consultant who will be in contact with you throughout the duration of the contract, and in addition to this, you will also be invited to join our Hays Education Hub App which is how we will send out newly registered jobs tailored to you. This will also give you access to unlimited free training courses, as well as being able to update your availability at any time via the app.You will also join our Hays Refer a Friend Scheme where you could be entitled to receiving £350 in high street vouchers.
You will be able to use the Hays Timesheet App or online system to submit your timesheets each week.
There is also a potential that long term positions are extended as well as made permanent, depending on the situation of the role / school.
What you need to do now
If you are interestedin this role, contact Abbie Albison at Hays Education by applying via thiswebsite or email

**Hays Education arecurrently recruiting Qualified Secondary Teachers for several longterm/permanent teaching roles around Greater Manchester. Refer aFriend/Colleague and Hays can issue £350 vouchers for every successfulappointment.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

“Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations or algorithms: it is about understanding.” - William Paul Thurston

Didsbury High Schoolare currently looking for a dedicated Teacher of Mathematicswho can contribute to our commitment to providing exceptional teaching and learning experiences. We are searching for an individual who possesses a genuine enthusiasm for teachingMathematics, both within the classroom and beyond. This post is suitable for both experienced teachers or newly qualified teachers.

To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our students by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

What the school offers its staff

Didsbury High School is a new secondary free school for 11-18 students in South Manchester. The school is run by the Laurus Trust and replicates the outstanding education already provided by the Trust’s founder school, Cheadle Hulme High School (CHHS), based in Stockport. CHHS is a hugely oversubscribed school and was recently named as one of the UK’s top-performing schools in The Sunday Times, ranking as the 15th non-denominational comprehensive school in Manchester and the North West in the annual Parent Power Survey for 2022 and this year, was awarded ‘Northwest Comprehensive School of the Year 2024’.

Didsbury High School is the most oversubscribed first preference school in Manchester, we are a non-selective, non-denominational school, which opened in September 2019. We currently have students in Years 7 to 11 along with our brand-new sixth form that opened in September 2023 with students now in Year 12 and 13! We currently have almost 1200 students on roll.

The 2023-24 academic year saw Didsbury High Schools first set of GCSE results. 60% of students achieved at least a grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, with the National average being 45%. On top of this, almost 40% of the schools grades were grade 7 or higher. This is particularly impressive considering the range of academically rich subjects that the students were entered for with almost 90% of students being entered for the English Baccalaureate. We could not be prouder of our class of 2024!

Our students have access to state-of-the-art facilities in a brand-new building behind Didsbury Point. Didsbury is a suburban area of Manchester, 4.5 miles south of Manchester City Centre. The location enjoys the advantages of proximity to the open countryside of Cheshire and the Peak District, strong transport links and the cultural and sporting activities of a major city.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Laurus Trust is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of individual background or circumstance. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we strongly encourage applications from all persons with a known disability, and we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants, that meet the minimum criteria for a role, will be offered an interview and given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills.

Job Title: Health and Science Technician
Location: East London
Hours: 36
Salary range: £25,388 - £27,527 pa
Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating. As an Anchor Institution, Waltham Forest College serves its local and regional communities across North and East London exceptionally well and has been successful in driving aspiration and achievements for its students and wider communities.
We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners
We are looking for a technician coach to join the Health team. As technician coach, you will be responsible and accountable for the health and safety of the specialist ward and laboratory, inventory, stock control and issuing of classroom materials to support teaching staff, and supporting small groups of learners with practical skills and progress.
You will lead and manage the relevant areas and stock, as well as supporting the department with learner progress, experience and practical skills, leading to wider participation and excellent achievement in various vocational courses offered in the department.
You will have proven experience of supporting in the industry or a science environment, ideally within FE, along with a relevant curriculum specialism.
What’s in it for you?
We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2024 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.
Closing Date: 20 October 2024
Interview Date: TBC*Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Full Time, 27.5 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Qualified Teacher Status (or working towards)/A degree of equivalent qualification
Salary: £30,000 - £46,525 per annum
Start Date: 1st January 2025

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science, at our fantastic school CHS South, to join our team of committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve.

This role is to provide maternity cover for a period from January 2025 or sooner for a year, or upon the post-holders return, whichever is sooner. This is a fixed term, full time role.

The post holder is required to fulfil the professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers in the school, as outlined in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

These detail the professional and particular duties required of teachers, together with requirements for management time, working time, guaranteed planning and preparation time.

The school complies with these requirements in order to make reasonable demands of teachers.

The post holder’s key responsibilities will be improving the standards of learning and raising levels of student achievement for all students in their care.

Please see the attached application pack for further information about our ideal candidate.
To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/teacher-of-science-maternity-cover-manchester-2115060 If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 27.5 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: A Qualified Teacher Status and a degree or equivalent qualification
Salary: £30,000 - £46,525 per annum
Start Date: 6th January 2025

We currently have an opportunity for a Lead Teacher of Science to join our fantastic team at CHS South. This is a permanent, full time role starting in January 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who are looking for the very best practice in teaching. You will have the determination to make a difference to our students by delivering stimulating and engaging lessons and challenging all abilities across all key stages.

The post holder’s key responsibilities will be required to support the Curriculum Leader in raising the standards of teaching, learning and student achievement in the subject area for all students attending the school.

The post holder will also deputise for the Curriculum Leader when necessary and will take responsibility for areas of departmental work as agreed with the Curriculum Leader and Senior Leader.

Please see the attached application pack for further information about our ideal candidate.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be.

Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://www.tes.com/jobs/apply/2115768 If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 27.5 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Qualified Teacher Status/A degree or equivalent qualification
Salary: £30,000 - £46,525 per annum
Start Date: 1st January 2025

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Curriculum Leader for Science to join our fantastic team at CHS South.

This is a middle management post. In addition to those professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers in the school, the post holder’s key responsibilities will be to provide professional leadership and management and develop excellence in pedagogy to ensure accelerated progress for all students in your subject area.

The post holder will be expected to match the characteristics described in the DfE Teaching Standards and will be required to exercise his/her professional skills and judgement to carry out, in a collaborative manner, the professional duties set out below.

Please see the attached application pack for further information about our ideal candidate.

To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/curriculum-leader-for-science-tlr1-3-manchester-2115666 If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

What skills and experience we're looking for

“Genius is 1% talent and 99% hard work.” - Thomas Edison

Didsbury High School are currently looking for a dedicated Teacher of Science who can contribute to our commitment to providing exceptional teaching and learning experiences. We are searching for an individual who possesses a genuine enthusiasm for teaching Science, both within the classroom and beyond. This post is suitable for both experienced teachers or newly qualified teachers.

To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our students by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Monday 28th October at 9am.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

What the school offers its staff

Didsbury High School is a new secondary free school for 11-18 students in South Manchester. The school is run by the Laurus Trust and replicates the outstanding education already provided by the Trust’s founder school, Cheadle Hulme High School (CHHS), based in Stockport. CHHS is a hugely oversubscribed school and was recently named as one of the UK’s top-performing schools in The Sunday Times, ranking as the 15th non-denominational comprehensive school in Manchester and the North West in the annual Parent Power Survey for 2022 and this year, was awarded ‘Northwest Comprehensive School of the Year 2024’.

Didsbury High School is the most oversubscribed first preference school in Manchester, we are a non-selective, non-denominational school, which opened in September 2019. We currently have students in Years 7 to 11 along with our brand-new sixth form that opened in September 2023 with students now in Year 12 and 13! We currently have almost 1200 students on roll.

The 2023-24 academic year saw Didsbury High Schools first set of GCSE results. 60% of students achieved at least a grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, with the National average being 45%. On top of this, almost 40% of the schools grades were grade 7 or higher. This is particularly impressive considering the range of academically rich subjects that the students were entered for with almost 90% of students being entered for the English Baccalaureate. We could not be prouder of our class of 2024!

Our students have access to state-of-the-art facilities in a brand-new building behind Didsbury Point. Didsbury is a suburban area of Manchester, 4.5 miles south of Manchester City Centre. The location enjoys the advantages of proximity to the open countryside of Cheshire and the Peak District, strong transport links and the cultural and sporting activities of a major city.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Laurus Trust is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of individual background or circumstance. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we strongly encourage applications from all persons with a known disability, and we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants, that meet the minimum criteria for a role, will be offered an interview and given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills.

A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.


To supervise & undertake decontamination duties in a busy NHS Hospital Sterile service department, assist managers and be part of team that provides a specialized decontamination of medical devices, contributing to the clinical care of the patient.



The post holder will ensure that the service is provided efficiently and in accordance with the department’s policies, procedures, and Quality Management System.



The post holder will contribute fully as part of the HSDU team to the full compliance of the department to Medical Devices Regulations - UK MDR 2002 and EN ISO 13485:2016.

T To supervise a team in the HSDU to ensure the daily team objectives are achieved.Ensuring receipt, disassembly, cleaning reassembly, packing, sterilisation & Portering of reusable medical devices, surgical instruments, and other complex medical equipment in accordance with policies and procedures in line with Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management Systems.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!




This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please find the attachments.

What the school offers its staff

Why choose Dixons Brooklands Academy?

• Consistent behaviour and expectations; teachers can teach and students can learn
• Fortnightly coaching for all staff
• Exceptionally visible and supportive senior leadership team
• Hardworking staff and students who want to do well
• Schemes of work fully resourced and ready

The right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of hard work, integrity and kindness, as well as completely committed to our mission: to provide all students with a first-class education; to maximise students' opportunities to live a fulfilling life and make a difference in their community.

Dixons Academies Trust

Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North. As a school trust of 17 schools, we are committed to making a difference where it matters most through delivering exceptional education in our schools in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester, which include primaries, secondaries, all-throughs and a standalone sixth form.

• We are values driven: our values of work hard, be nice, be good underpin everything we do
• We have been challenging educational and social disadvantage for over 30 years
• We are launching a bold flexible working policy to give our teachers more time back
• We are ambitious for every child and highly inclusive
• We are always in the top 5 nationally for progress at secondary
• We prioritise the professional development and growth of all our staff; every member of Team Dixons receives regular coaching
• We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and our staff work collaboratively to share resources and reduce workload

We establish high-performing non-faith academies which maximise attainment, value diversity, develop character and build cultural capital. By the age of 18, we want every student to have the choice of university or a high-quality apprenticeship.

Visit our OpenSource platform to learn more about our approaches and culture.

Learn more

Full details of this role can be found in the job description and person specification.

The application's closing date is on 14th October 2024.

The interview will be held on 17th October 2024.

Please visit www.dixonsbk.com or call us on 0161 6720380 and speak to Kate Meredith, Academy Administration Manager, to discuss the role further.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at Dixons. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

We are focused on delivering an ambitious equality, diversity and inclusion strategy as part of our 2-5 year plan. You can read more about this here.

Our trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

If you are

• have a passion for teaching and learning, and for developing children
• have excellent subject knowledge
• be an effective team player
• be a dynamic and effective classroom practitioner
• value and contribute to the distinctive ethos of the school

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

• An innovative, well-led, stable and supportive Science team who are both successful and well-established
• A committed Teaching and Learning team with expertise and vision
• Pupils who respond well to good and innovated teaching and learning experiences and to enthusiastic and charismatic staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Parrs Wood High School is seeking to appoint an outstanding, well qualified and committed teacher of Science. The successful candidate will be passionate about improving standards for our richly diverse and truly comprehensive student body. With the ability to deliver outstanding lessons in Science, we would like to hear from enthusiastic teaching professionals who are passionate about their subject and enjoy supporting and challenging students to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

What the school offers its staff

Parrs Wood High School has realised significant year on year improvements in outcomes across three key stages, and we are passionate in our approach to provide a learning environment where students can exceed their academic and social expectations. Our significant improvements have been recognised by Ofsted where we were judged as Good in all areas. We are committed to improving opportunities and life chances for all our students, whether they aspire to Oxbridge Universities, first-class apprenticeship programmes or wish to enter the workplace with training.

Parrs Wood High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

We understand that investing in our staff is the best investment in our students and offer a wide range of strategies to help our teachers and support staff be highly effective in their roles.

Employee benefits include: -

Health Care Cash Plan

Generous Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Professional Development and Training

Company sick pay dependent upon service

Electric Car Scheme

Blue Light Card

Commitment to safeguarding

Parrs Wood High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.