Total 71 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Preston, Lancashire

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Leadership Academy is a state-of-the-art secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Blackpool. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

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.

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN – REF 240921
Up to £26,142 p.a.
Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do.
We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.
The School of Science is an exciting and dynamic environment in which to work and study. We presently support over 1300 students across a variety of courses which include A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geology, as well as Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science.
Due to the current post holder securing a new position, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to support the delivery of science subjects across the school. This role is ideally suited for an individual with excellent organisation and communication skills, the ability to prioritise tasks effectively, and a solid understanding of practical work across the scientific disciplines. The candidate should be an enthusiastic team player with hands-on laboratory experience.
Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 27^thSeptember 2024
For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About The Valley Leadership Academy

The Valley Leadership Academy is a secondary school for 11 to 16year olds in Bacup. We joined Star Academies in 2019 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

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

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About The Valley Leadership Academy

The Valley Leadership Academy is a secondary school for 11 to 16year olds in Bacup. We joined Star Academies in 2019 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

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

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Director of Learning: English with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We want to hear from talented middle leaders looking to extend their experience, and outstanding, ambitious teachers seeking their first middle leadership post.

As an experienced teacher, you will develop an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful faculty drawing on your extensive teaching and leadership experience. As a Star middle leader, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best leaders in education.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• The ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

​​​​​​​About Star Academies

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our learning and development centre, Star Institute. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

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

Please refer to Recruitment Pack

What the school offers its staff

Please refer to Recruitment Pack

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

About this role:

Permanent Contract

Required as soon as possible

Applications are welcomed from those seeking to work part time or flexibly.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of Mathematics to join our school community and make a real difference to the children who attend our school. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver a curriculum experience. You will have high expectations of students.

A recruitment and retention allowance is available.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
• An excellent Teacher
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves
• Able to use your own initiative
• Willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people

What the school offers its staff

Why work for the Watergrove Trust and MMHS? We can offer:

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff
• Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
• Cycle to work scheme

Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation. They describe pupils’ behaviour as good. Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Staff morale is high, and 96% of staff said that they are proud to be a member of staff at the school.

Further details about the role

If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or have any other questions, please contactrecruitment@mmhs.co.uk

How to apply:

Please complete our application form via our online portalandsubmit a personal statement, of at least 2 sides of A4, outlining how your experiences to date have prepared you for this role and your vision for teaching and learning in Mathematics. This must be submitted by9amonMonday 23rd September 2024.

Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews plannedThursday 26th September 2024.

Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.

Candidate Privacy Notice

‘At Watergrove Trust we believe that every child has great potential and we want to work together, as a team, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfil that potential. If you share this belief and would like to play a key role in enhancing the lives of our students, then we want to hear from you.

Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure & Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.

The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by the interview date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.’

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is therefore subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks.

Your new company
Your new school is a large secondary school with academy status located in Rossendale. The school is coeducational and caters for pupils aged 11-18. The school has established an excellent reputation in the local community and has an extremely supportive senior leadership team throughout school with a clear vision towards achieving outstanding. In addition to the above, the school offers state of the art facilities and has excellent transport links.

Your new role
Joining a high achieving department, you will be responsible for teaching Science to KS4. The role is to commence as soon as possible and will operate, full time, ongoing on a temporary basis. As the role is long term, you will be required to plan and prepare all lessons whilst differentiating in pupil ability. You will also be required to mark and assess all work ensuring that pupils are progressing in line with their target grades.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in securing this position, it is essential that you hold a teaching qualification such as QTS, QTLS or PGCE and have experience of teaching Science to KS4. You must be able to commence the role immediately and be able to commit to the full duration of the assignment.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid a competitive daily rate and will gain experience working within a successful Science department. In addition to the support from the department, you will also be supported by a dedicated HAYS consultant who will assist with any queries. You will also join our Hays Refer a Friend Scheme where you could be entitled to receiving £350 in high street vouchers.

What you need to do now
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What skills and experience we're looking for

Selection Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Knowledge &

Understanding

• Pedagogy and the process of teaching & learning Science
• Knowledge of current policies and procedures related to the welfare of students
• A good knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments in Science
• A knowledge of the NC requirements in the subject
• Experience or knowledge of the requirements of a form tutor

Qualifications

• A good honours degree in a Science related subject
• Qualified teacher status or ECT
• Successful experience teaching Science
• (ECT/Trainee acceptable)
• Evidence of further professional development

Skills & Experience

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to raise aspirations of students and inspire them to work towards shared goals
• Ability to effectively organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to self-evaluate and commitment to own professional development
• Ability to learn from experience
• Strong written and oral skills

Qualities

• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to the safety and welfare of all people
• Good attendance record
• Strong references
• Commitment to extracurricular activities in Science and whole school
• Willingness and ability to attend meetings/events outside normal school day

What the school offers its staff

Why choose Park High School?

• Park High School is an ambitious, happy, and vibrant place to work with a family of supporting colleagues who are committed to promoting a warm and friendly atmosphere.
• A strong team of staff who work together with a common goal.
• Quality First teaching is at the core of everything we do.
• Every student is entitled to experience a variety of teaching and learning styles which enable them to achieve their full potential and be the best they can be.

The Pennine Trust

The Pennine Trust is a vibrant, cross phase multi academy trust which was jointly established by three primary schools and one secondary school in 2018. We are committed to high quality professional development and a strong commitment and approach to the development of people at all levels of the organisation. Working at the Pennine Trust offers:

• A strong culture driven by values
• A supportive Central Trust Team who believe that through strong collaboration, all children within our trust will have better outcomes
• High quality professional development opportunities
• A commitment to providing every child with the best possible start in life
• Exceptional curriculum and pedagogy in all our schools
• High quality pastoral care and support

The right candidate will be totally aligned with our values, embrace our behaviours and play a full part in fulfilling our mission: Creating Opportunity, Inspiring Excellence, Shaping Tomorrow.

Further details about the role

The fundamental responsibilities applying to all classroom teachers are set down in the current Professional Standards for Teachers document which are summarised below. All teaching staff will be responsible to the appropriate Head of Department or Faculty for their teaching role and to the appropriate Head of Year for their pastoral role.

''All teaching staff shall perform, in accordance with any direction which may reasonably be given to them by the Headteacher from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to them'.”

1. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

• establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
• set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
• demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.

2. Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

• be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
• be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these
• guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching
• encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.

3. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

• have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings
• demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship

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.

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Support Administrator to join The Faculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine.

This is a varied and interesting opportunity within a friendly and supportive team, working closely with the Associate Dean for Research and academic staff undertaking research. You will line manage a research administration team and co-ordinate the effective administrative support provided by the Faculty Research Office to the Faculty Management and Academic team, students, and key stakeholders.

You will have opportunities to seek out ways to improve processes to contribute towards research excellence.

It is anticipated that the start date will be September 2024.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: James Hagan, Faculty Finance & Resource Manager at haganj@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

As Senior Research Support Administrator, you will have:

Experience of working in an administrative, organisational role, relating to HE and/or research support
Demonstrable experience of high-level planning, organising and prioritising work activities with the ability to lead projects and programmes of work
Excellent personal organisational and prioritisation skills, demonstrating the ability to provide high-level, complex notes as well as manage a number of activities in parallel with meeting deadlines and working proactively, particularly in relation to the tracking and monitoring of projects
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
Staff benefits scheme, Free foreign language evening classes and discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
Option to join our corporate healthcare scheme
Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment
Relocation Assistance scheme, subject to eligibility
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%
Click to view our rewards and benefits package

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Research and Development Chemist
Burnley, Lancashire

About Us

Process Instruments is a double Queen’s award-winning market leader in the manufacture of innovative and high-quality water quality instrumentation. We are proud of our growth record, our position as cutting-edge in our industry and our ethos, values and culture.

We are now looking for a Research and Development Chemist to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week, 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Your Rewards

- Salary of up to £28,000 per annum DOE
- Free Uniform
- Free Parking
- Increase your knowledge of a fast-moving industry
- Ongoing training, so you can be the best you can be

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chemistry graduate with laboratory experience to join our award-winning company.

In this innovative and engaging role, you’ll have the chance to work with the latest advancements in instrumentation whilst gaining invaluable experience and mentorship in a supportive environment.

So, if you’re ready to contribute to the development of products that are used worldwide and make a tangible difference in water quality and safety across the globe, then apply today!

The Role

As a Research and Development Chemist, you will support the development and testing of new water quality instrumentation products.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will work within the lab and improve our product quality and reliability.

You will also process data to analyse results and present the findings to management and directors, contributing to product development strategies.

Additionally, you will:

- Procure materials and record stock quantities
- Create risk assessments and follow COSHH regulations

About You

To be considered as a Research and Development Chemist, you will need:

- Laboratory experience
- An analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills
- To be happy working on your own initiative as well as within a team
- A chemistry degree

Other organisations may call this role Research and Development Technician, R&D Chemist, Research Chemist, Product Development Chemist, Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, Lab Assistant, Lab Technician, or Chemist.

Webrecruit and Process Instruments are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re ready to take your next step as a Research and Development Chemist, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to join the Computer Science department.

As a Research Fellow, you will contribute to the development and implementation of Cutting-edge research and innovation addressing the great challenges of how computer vision and AI technologies support and expedite crucial aspects of criminal justice processes. This position can be a valuable experience for learning more about academia, gaining advanced skills (e.g., computer vision, AI, deep learning, team working, etc.) and can be a valuable way to expand one’s research experience to become more competitive on the academic and industrial research job market.

The Computer Science department is a thriving, international community of students and staff with exceptional facilities to carry out world-class, dynamic, and responsive research addressing global challenges. We are committed to teaching and research excellence, professional practice, interdisciplinary collaborations, and partnerships.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Professor Ardhendu Behera, Professor of Computer Vision and AI at beheraa@edgehill.ac.uk

The main responsibilities of the Research Fellow include: -

Develop AI model/framework for cell type identification and analysis in microscopic images.

Take an active role in interacting, communicating, and collaborating with other involved institutes and stakeholders.
Provide a helping hand to others in the group/department/university to promote dynamic interdisciplinary research environment.
About You

As a Research Fellow you will have: -

Experience of engaging in personal research and the production of research outputs of a volume and standard necessary to contribute to one of the University’s REF returns.
PhD in the broad area of Computer Science/Engineering and/or Applied Mathematics
Research/work experience in computer vision, image processing, microscopic image analysis, deep learning, neural networks, artificial intelligence (AI) and strong computational skills.
You will also be: -

Innovative, ambitious, self-motivated, and willingness to work as a team player within an interdisciplinary setup.
Excited by the research and development we do and wish to be part of it.
A Self-starter to take initiatives beyond the project-related activities.
You will be able to engage in high-quality personal research and possession of the skills of a fully trained researcher and whilst being able to proactively assess, plan and progress work activities, projects and changes within own work area using initiative and judgement and further deal with sensitive situations, handle confidential business data and maintain professionalism.

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
Free foreign language evening classes.
Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources.
Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Educat

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for



Selection Criteria



Essential



Desirable



Knowledge &



Understanding



• Pedagogy and the process of teaching & learning Science
• Knowledge of current policies and procedures related to the welfare of students
• A good knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments in Science
• A knowledge of the NC requirements in the subject
• Experience or knowledge of the requirements of a form tutor











Qualifications



• A good honours degree in a Science related subject
• Qualified teacher status or ECT
• Successful experience teaching Science
• (ECT/Trainee acceptable)
• Evidence of further professional development











Skills & Experience



• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to raise aspirations of students and inspire them to work towards shared goals
• Ability to effectively organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to self-evaluate and commitment to own professional development
• Ability to learn from experience
• Strong written and oral skills













Qualities



• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to the safety and welfare of all people
• Good attendance record
• Strong references
• Commitment to extracurricular activities in Science and whole school
• Willingness and ability to attend meetings/events outside normal school day













What the school offers its staff



Why choose Park High School?



• Park High School is an ambitious, happy, and vibrant place to work with a family of supporting colleagues who are committed to promoting a warm and friendly atmosphere.
• A strong team of staff who work together with a common goal.
• Quality First teaching is at the core of everything we do.
• Every student is entitled to experience a variety of teaching and learning styles which enable them to achieve their full potential and be the best they can be.









The Pennine Trust



The Pennine Trust is a vibrant, cross phase multi academy trust which was jointly established by three primary schools and one secondary school in 2018. We are committed to high quality professional development and a strong commitment and approach to the development of people at all levels of the organisation. Working at the Pennine Trust offers:



• A strong culture driven by values
• A supportive Central Trust Team who believe that through strong collaboration, all children within our trust will have better outcomes
• High quality professional development opportunities
• A commitment to providing every child with the best possible start in life
• Exceptional curriculum and pedagogy in all our schools
• High quality pastoral care and support













The right candidate will be totally aligned with our values, embrace our behaviours and play a full part in fulfilling our mission: Creating Opportunity, Inspiring Excellence, Shaping Tomorrow.



Further details about the role



The fundamental responsibilities applying to all classroom teachers are set down in the current Professional Standards for Teachers document which are summarised below. All teaching staff will be responsible to the appropriate Head of Department or Faculty for their teaching role and to the appropriate Head of Year for their pastoral role.



''All teaching staff shall perform, in accordance with any direction which may reasonably be given to them by the Headteacher from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to them'.”



1. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils



• establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
• set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
• demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.







2. Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils



• be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
• be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these
• guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching
• encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.











3. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge



• have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings
• demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship





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



About this role:

Permanent Contract

Required as soon as possible

Applications are welcomed from those seeking to work part time or flexibly.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of Mathematics to join our school community and make a real difference to the children who attend our school. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver a curriculum experience. You will have high expectations of students.

A recruitment and retention allowance is available.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
• An excellent Teacher
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves
• Able to use your own initiative
• Willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people



What the school offers its staff



Why work for the Watergrove Trust and MMHS? We can offer:

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff
• Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
• Cycle to work scheme

Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation. They describe pupils’ behaviour as good. Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Staff morale is high, and 96% of staff said that they are proud to be a member of staff at the school.

This post would be suitable for both experienced and Early Career Teachers.

If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or have any other questions, please contactrecruitment@mmhs.co.uk



Further details about the role



How to apply:

Please complete our application form via our online portalandsubmit a personal statement, of at least 2 sides of A4, outlining how your experiences to date have prepared you for this role and your vision for teaching and learning in Mathematics. This must be submitted by9amonMonday 15th July 2024.

Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews plannedW/C 15/07/2024.

Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.

Candidate Privacy Notice

‘At Watergrove Trust we believe that every child has great potential and we want to work together, as a team, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfil that potential. If you share this belief and would like to play a key role in enhancing the lives of our students, then we want to hear from you.

Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure & Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.

The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by the interview date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.’



Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is therefore subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

See attached documentation

What the school offers its staff

See attached documentation

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Please note that, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.