Total 18 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Warrington, Cheshire

MAT Recruitment are working with one of our fantastic secondary schools in Warrington to hire a KS3 Science Co-ordinator to begin from January 2025. The successful candidate will join a high-performing and supportive Secondary school part of a wider progressive multi-academy trust.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of science education within the academy, supporting the Director of Learning in fostering a high-quality learning environment and promoting student progress across Key Stage 3.

As Key Stage 3 Science Coordinator, you will:
Lead, inspire, and motivate the science team in teaching Key Stage 3 Science.
Support continuous improvement in teaching and learning quality.
Monitor pupil progress across Key Stage 3, ensuring all students thrive academically.
Contribute significantly to all aspects of the wider science curriculum.
The ideal candidate will have:
A genuine enthusiasm for science and the ability to inspire both students and staff.
A commitment to collaborative working and driving curriculum improvement.
Strong leadership skills and a desire to advance their career in education.
A track record of successful teaching experience, with a focus on positive student outcomes.

What The School Offers:

- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme, based on years of service.
- A robust CPD framework and online resources.
- Access to a comprehensive Reward & Wellbeing platform, offering retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, healthcare discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, and resources supporting physical, emotional, professional, financial, and social wellbeing.

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MAT Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with KCSIE 2024. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process.  

MAT Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer; therefore, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

MAT Recruitment are working with one of our fantastic secondary schools in Warrington to hire a Science Teacher to begin from January 2025. The successful candidate will join a high-performing and supportive Secondary school part of a wider progressive multi-academy trust. This is a maternity cover role.

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 students, 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.
Please note, this opportunity is open to ECTs as well as experience teachers!

Don't miss out! Apply with us today!

MAT Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with KCSIE 2024. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process.  

MAT Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer; therefore, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details of this role or contact the recruiting manager for more information.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified teacher of Science. We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is driven to raising achievement and promoting high expectations of our pupils. The successful candidate would be expected to teach a range of classes across KS3 & KS4.

While this role is initially offered as maternity cover, the opportunity for a permanent position may arise depending on the continued growth and future needs of the school, as the school has experienced significant and continuing growth over a number of years.

This post is suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers. The post is initially offered as a full 12-month contract. A physics specialism would be advantageous, however there is sufficient expertise and flexibility in the department to allow all specialisms to apply with equality of opportunity.

What the school offers its staff

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Key Stage 3 coordinator to play a key role in the leadership of the Science department. We are seeking an outstanding practitioner to support the Director of Learning in continuing to move the department forward building on significant improvements in recent years. The role would be an excellent position for a practitioner seeking to take on curriculum responsibility as they progress towards positions in middle and senior leadership under the guidance of an excellent subject leader. Candidates would be well supported to develop their curriculum, pedagogical and leadership skillsets in a school keen to develop leaders of education.

The successful candidate will bring with them their enthusiasm for science and the capacity to inspire and motivate both students and staff.

We are keen to hear from candidates who will:

• Take a lead in inspiring and motivating the science team in the teaching of Key Stage 3 Science.
• Be responsible for supporting the Director of Learning in continuously improving the quality of teaching and learning.
• Be responsible for monitoring pupil progress across Key Stage 3.
• Make a significant contribution to all aspects of the wider science curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please check a recruitment pack for further information

What the school offers its staff

Please check a recruitment pack for further information

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

Are you an individual who can see the potential in every child and takes pride in delivering innovative and enjoyable lessons to inspire a love of science?

If so, the Rudheath Senior Academy is the school for you!

Working as a Science Teacher can be incredible rewarding as you support our pupils in becoming confident, creative, and resilient learners. You will need to have strong subject knowledge as you inspire the next generation of scientists. We welcome anyone who is at the start of their teaching career or an experienced practitioner to apply, and you will join a school community that is welcoming and supportive.

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, talented, and dynamic Teacher of Science, who is passionate about their subject and is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists.

What the school offers its staff

North West Academies Trust believes that an aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child. Our success is driven by a commitment to relentlessly work to improve standards and outcomes for our pupils.

As specialists in providing high-quality education, we are passionate about supporting schools within their communities and helping to ensure outstanding learning opportunities for every child.

As part of NWAT we believe that the best possible education can only be provided if children are happy, well-fed and well-cared for. We understand that children learn best through experiences and that skills should be learned through fun, excitement and challenges. Residentials, swimming, inter-school sports and special days out take pride of place on all of the Trust school calendars.

For our staff, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff.
• Positive recognition culture.
• Bespoke professional development opportunities.
• Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.

Commitment to safeguarding

Rudheath Senior Academy is committed to providing a secure environment for pupils where children feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North West Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS is required.

Support the set up and maintenance of a new project portfolio management platform for research. Raising requisitions and purchase orders to support the management of research grants hosted by the Trust. Providing administrative support to the research governance working group and R&I assessment panel triaging and review processes. Assist the clinical research delivery team with the timely set-up of studies, including the development of worksheets to capture relevant source data and information. Support the clinical research delivery team by utilising RiO reporting functions and working with the Trust performance team to identify suitable patients for entry into research studies. Ensure completion of study related training (e.g. data entry training, GCP training and protocol specific training) prior to commencing activity on the study. Ensure timely and accurate entry of data and relevant information into appropriate database systems. Proactively follow-up on missing or unclear data and raise any ongoing issues relating to data quality with line management or the appropriate Principal Investigator. Ensure that study documentation is maintained appropriately and that an audit trail exists. Contribute to the recording and storing of information, ensuring it is securely held, accurate, complete and legible and can be promptly retrieved when required. Assist with the maintenance of patient care records, uploading relevant clinical information onto RiO where required. Support the clinical research delivery team with preparation for audits and external inspections. General research-related communication in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations. Assist clinical trial monitors in site visits, with the accurate monitoring of study data. Liaise with study teams regarding the provision of information on local targets such as accrual figures, recruitment statistics and query resolution rates. Ensure recruitment accruals are uploaded to the Local Portfolio Management System. Monitor and report on Trust performance against nationally agreed research initiation and delivery targets to the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Assist with document archiving at the end of the study, following Trust procedures. Please see job description for further details.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details of this role or contact the recruiting manager for more information.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Research Nurse to join the Research Nursing staff in our developing Research and Innovation delivery team.



As part of the team carrying out clinical procedures, you will contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies. You will undertake recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data with focus on increasing the number of patients participating in clinical studies at Mersey are NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust).



Deploying specialist knowledge and previous experience in clinical research, you will form a key part of the Research & Innovation team, contributing to the efficient set up and delivery of research within the Trust.



Shortlisting planned for: 4 November 2024



Interview planned for: 11 November 2024 (TBC)


· Working as part of a MDT to assist in the management of clinical trial patients, maintaining effective communication with patients, carers & professionals to ensure high quality service delivery.

· Managing & overseeing a portfolio of research studies across various disease sites.

· Training & assessing research staff as competent in line with the research competencies framework, acting as a resource & role model for all aspects of research clinical practice to optimise patient care & clinical practice.

· Use relevant clinical knowledge to identify patients suitable for clinical research using inclusion and exclusion criteria and utilising patient records, visiting clinics and wards & outpatients.

· Carry out physical assessments, take blood/urine samples & process according to specific research protocol.

· Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects & disease processes to support patients in making an informed choice. Providing ongoing information, education & support to patients regarding clinical studies & specific trial treatments & procedures.

· Provide day to day supervision for band 5 research nurses/ research officers within the research team, with responsible for teaching & delivering core training on competencies within research delivery.


Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details of this role or contact the recruiting manager for moreinformation.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Research Nurse with experience in Children and Young people’s Services to join the Research Nursing staff in our developing Research and Innovation delivery team.



The purpose of this post is to increase the number of children and young people participating in clinical studies at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust).



The post holder will support the development of research that is aimed at improving health outcomes for children and young people including mental health services.



The post will contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for Children and Young People and carers participating in clinical studies.



As part of the team carrying out clinical procedures, you will contribute to the assessment and management of the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical studies. You will undertake recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data with focus on increasing the number of patients participating in clinical studies at Mersey are NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust).



Deploying specialist knowledge and previous experience in clinical research, you will form a key part of the Research & Innovation team, contributing to the efficient set up and delivery of research within the Trust.



Shortlisting planned for: 4 November 2024



Interview TBC


· Working as part of a MDT to assist in the management of clinical trial patients, maintaining effective communication with patients, carers & professionals to ensure high quality service delivery.

· Managing & overseeing a portfolio of research studies across various sites.

· Training & assessing research staff as competent in line with the research competencies framework, acting as a resource and role model for all aspects of research clinical practice to optimise patient care and clinical practice.

· Use relevant clinical knowledge to identify patients suitable for clinical research using inclusion and exclusion criteria and utilising patient records, visiting clinics and wards and outpatients.

· Carry out physical assessments, take blood/urine samples and process according to specific research protocol.

· Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects & disease processes to support patients in making an informed choice. Providing ongoing information, education & support to patients regarding clinical studies & specific trial treatments & procedures.

· Provide day to day supervision for band 5 research nurses/ research officers within the research team.

· Implementing quality systems to ensure that the delivery of studies meet requirements with regards to relevant frameworks & participate in Good Clinical Practice training, keeping up to date with any changes in legislation or practice.


Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details of this role or contact the recruiting manager for moreinformation.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details of this role or contact the recruiting manager for more information.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Science

Salary – MPS

Fixed Term (to cover a maternity Leave) Full time or 0.8 FTE

Required: January 2025 – December 2025

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified teacher of Science. We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is driven to raising achievement and promoting high expectations of our pupils. The successful candidate would be expected to teach a range of classes across KS3 & KS4.

While this role is initially offered as maternity cover, the opportunity for a permanent position may arise depending on the continued growth and future needs of the school, as the school has experienced significant and continuing growth over a number of years.

This post is suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers. The post is initially offered as a full 12-month contract. A physics specialism would be advantageous, however there is sufficient expertise and flexibility in the department to allow all specialisms to apply with equality of opportunity.

The current postholder will still be in post in January so there is an opportunity for a phased introduction into the timetable allowing ample time to plan and prepare and allow for a seamless handover with the current postholder and new Director of Learning for the science department.

Penketh High School is an oversubscribed community facing school that is determined to support the academic and holistic development of pupils in order that they leave the school with a strong skill set and positive life chances. The culture of the school is underpinned by an academically rigorous curriculum, high expectations and standards, as well as a multitude of enrichment opportunities. All these aspects of school life are aligned with the capabilities of our outstanding young people

The school is focused on providing the very best provision for pupils by supporting the professional development of staff, offering a comprehensive and focused CPD programme and encouraging staff to engage with external, nationally recognised professional qualifications. This provision of professional development includes a robust and comprehensive programme to support teachers new to the profession. Our delivery of the Early Career Framework is overseen and managed by leaders who coordinate the delivery for the schools within the Trust and schools across Warrington. Teachers new to the profession will benefit from excellent support and professional development underpinned by the best evidence-based research, facilitated by knowledgeable and passionate professionals.

What the school offers its staff

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

All details and an application form can be found at www.penkethhigh.org For any further details please email hr@penkethhigh.org

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will bring with them their enthusiasm for science and the capacity to inspire and motivate both students and staff.

We are keen to hear from candidates who will:

• Take a lead in inspiring and motivating the science team in the teaching of Key Stage 3 Science.
• Be responsible for supporting the Director of Learning in continuously improving the quality of teaching and learning.
• Be responsible for monitoring pupil progress across Key Stage 3.
• Make a significant contribution to all aspects of the wider science curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Further details about the role

We are seeking to appoint a Key Stage 3 coordinator to play a key role in the leadership of the Science department. We are seeking an outstanding practitioner to support the Director of Learning in continuing to move the department forward building on significant improvements in recent years. The role would be an excellent position for a practitioner seeking to take on curriculum responsibility as they progress towards positions in middle and senior leadership under the guidance of an excellent subject leader. Candidates would be well supported to developed their curriculum, pedagogical and leadership skillsets in a school keen to develop leaders of education.

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Search Consultancy are looking for two experienced Groundworkers for an immediate start in Crewe.

• Civils
• Sub station
• 9-10 hours per day
• D&A test

Duties will include digging out, ductwork, concrete aspects, general groundwork's, FT Dumper operation, and all associated tasks as required.

Candidates will require:

• A valid CSCS card
• A valid CPCS or NPORS/cscs FT Dumper card
• Own orange PPE
• The relative 'sub-station' experience
• Checkable references

You will be required to provide a valid DRUG & ALCOHOL TEST result prior to startin on this site.

These works are for up to four months.

Please call PHIL at SEARCH CONSULTANCY on 07385 930 711.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age