Total 25 science rd research job vacancies in swindon wiltshire sn5 6qr

Science Technician (Full or Part Time) Hours: 37 hours per week / term time only plus training days - Monday to Friday. Part time and job share working hours are also available for the right candidate. Salary: NJC Scale K – (£24,153 – £25,603 full time equivalent). Actual salary £20,682 – £21,924 for a 37hr per week, term time only plus training day position. Pro rata for part time inclusive of the April 2024 increment.Interviews to take place the following week We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and proficient technician to provide essential support for the school’s highly achieving Science Faculty. You will give a practical, technical service to members of the teaching staff through the preparation and provision of equipment, apparatus and chemicals for experiments and demonstrations. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their ability to work effectively within a team, and under their own initiative. Although a sound scientific knowledge, experience of handling and preparing chemicals, and assembling apparatus could be advantageous, this is not essential as full training will be provided if you are enthusiastic about science and keen to learn. Working within a team of experienced technicians, and under the guidance of a Senior Technician, you will support students aged 11 to 19 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Health and Safety will be a key part of your role, and you may also carry out Portable Appliance Testing within the Science Faculty; training for this and other aspects of the role will be provided where appropriate. Commonweal School is a forward-looking single status academy striving for academic excellence. We seek to provide a high level of support and professional development for all staff. We are committed to realising our aim, which is to be known as a provider of high-quality education for all our students, achieved by focusing on teaching and learning and the performing arts. We have two Specialist Resource Provisions, one for Physical Disabilities and one for Specific Learning Difficulties, both of which are an integral part of Commonweal life. From September 2014 our Sixth Form provision has enhanced and extended the school’s excellent curriculum, creating significant opportunities for up to 300 students to achieve their potential. Based in a purpose built three storey centre it offers an outstanding environment in which our students can succeed and grow, within a warm, caring and creative atmosphere. Further details can be requested by contacting HR administration - detail are on the attached advertApplication forms via eteach only please, no CVs will be accepted. Closing date for completed applications is 9am on Friday 22 November 2024 Should you not hear within 4 weeks of the closing date, then you should assume your application has not been successful.

English, Maths and Science Tutor Opportunity - 1:1, Trowbridge

Prospero Teaching is looking for English, Maths and Science Tutors to deliver bespoke tuition packages on a 1:1 basis to secondary-aged young people that are currently without a school placement.

The Opportunity

This English, Maths and Science Tutor role is perfect for someone looking to step away from the classroom and make a difference to the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners. The successful tutor must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in KS3 or KS4 pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels.

At Prospero Teaching it is our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We are looking for English, Maths and Science Tutor who are eager to work with children and young people with a variety of learning needs with a creative, flexible and holistic approach to raise attainment and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

Contract/Position Details:
- Location - Within the community or pupils' home in Trowbridge
- Position - English, Maths and Science Tutor
- Type of work - Contract
- Start date - ASAP
- Duration - Until the pupil can reintegrate into a new school placement
- End date (if applicable) - Ongoing
- Contract type - Temporary
- Full-time/part-time - Part time (15 hours per week, per student)
- Minimum rate of pay - £25+ per hour
- Hours - Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the family

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the English, Maths and Science Tutor:
- QTS or equivalent
- Possess UK classroom teaching experience
- Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
- Have experience working with SEND or disengaged pupils

To be eligible for this role, the potential 1:1 Outreach Tutor must:
- Hold the right to work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child-related references.

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To find out more or apply for this English, Maths and Science Tutor position, please send your CV

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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English, Maths and Science Tutor Opportunity - 1:1, Swindon

Prospero Teaching is looking for English, Maths and Science Tutors to deliver bespoke tuition packages on a 1:1 basis to secondary-aged young people that are currently without a school placement.

The Opportunity

This English, Maths and Science Tutor role is perfect for someone looking to step away from the classroom and make a difference to the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners. The successful tutor must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in KS3 or KS4 pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels.

At Prospero Teaching it is our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We are looking for English, Maths and Science Tutor who are eager to work with children and young people with a variety of learning needs with a creative, flexible and holistic approach to raise attainment and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

Contract/Position Details:
- Location - Within the community or pupils' home.
- Position - English, Maths and Science Tutor
- Type of work - Contract
- Start date - ASAP
- Duration - Until the pupil can reintegrate into a new school placement
- End date (if applicable) - Ongoing
- Contract type - Temporary
- Full-time/part-time - Part time (15 hours per week, per student)
- Minimum rate of pay - £27+ per hour
- Hours - Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the family

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the English, Maths and Science Tutor:
- QTS or equivalent
- Possess UK classroom teaching experience
- Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
- Have experience working with SEND or disengaged pupils

To be eligible for this role, the potential 1:1 Tutor must:
- Hold the right to work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child-related references.

Apply Now

To find out more or apply for this English, Maths and Science Tutor position, please send your CV

English, Maths and Science Tutor Opportunity - 1:1, Warminster

Prospero Teaching is looking for English, Maths and Science Tutors to deliver bespoke tuition packages on a 1:1 basis to secondary-aged young people that are currently without a school placement.

The Opportunity

This English, Maths and Science Tutor role is perfect for someone looking to step away from the classroom and make a difference to the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners. The successful tutor must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in KS3 or KS4 pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels.

At Prospero Teaching it is our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We are looking for English, Maths and Science Tutor who are eager to work with children and young people with a variety of learning needs with a creative, flexible and holistic approach to raise attainment and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

Contract/Position Details:
- Location - Within the community or pupils' home.
- Position - English, Maths and Science Tutor
- Type of work - Contract
- Start date - ASAP
- Duration - Until the pupil can reintegrate into a new school placement
- End date (if applicable) - Ongoing
- Contract type - Temporary
- Full-time/part-time - Part time (15 hours per week, per student)
- Minimum rate of pay - £27+ per hour
- Hours - Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the family

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the English, Maths and Science Tutor:
- QTS or equivalent
- Possess UK classroom teaching experience
- Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
- Have experience working with SEND or disengaged pupils

To be eligible for this role, the potential 1:1 Tutor must:
- Hold the right to work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child-related references.

Apply Now

To find out more or apply for this English, Maths and Science Tutor position, please send your CV

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;
• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
• Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
• Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
• Has a commitment to extra-curricular activities;
• Is aware of current initiatives in Science;
• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to the work in the Science Department;
• Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
• Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
• Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
• Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

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.

Would you like to be part of the team documenting, hazard surveying and unpacking a wide variety of objects in our museum collection? Do you have an understanding of collections care and experience handling objects?

About us

The 545-acre Science and Innovation Park is the home of the Science Museum Group's National Collections Centre (NCC), our hub for collections management and access. The NCC is transforming how we care, manage, and make accessible over 400,000 objects and 1.5M items in our Library and Archive. A new collections management facility houses a vast range of objects in the collection from microscope slides to railway carriages.

We are now recruiting for 6 x Collection Project Officers to join the NCC Collections Team. These are full-time roles, working 35 hours per week on a fixed term contract until October and December 2025.

About the role

The Collection Project Officer role offers a unique opportunity to work as part of a fast-paced team gaining practical experience working with one of the world's greatest science, technology, and medicine collections. You will also be crucial in making the collections stored at the National Collections Centre available digitally through the Science Museum Group's Collections Online portal.

The 6 CPO vacancies cover 3 different projects. As a successful candidate, you will be selected to work on a specific project - to be discussed at interview.

About you

Joining us you will bring practical and relevant experience of object handling, as well as an understanding of collections care and preventive conservation. You will have good attention to detail alongside the ability to work efficiently with desire to maintain consistent high standards. You will be able to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure you can work together to meet deadlines. You will be able to assist with the manual movement of our collections, using manual handling techniques and equipment effectively, for example trolleys.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

Are you able to use your knowledge and expertise in chemical science and adapt it to our museum collections? Can you collaborate with colleagues to review ways of working and policies around hazardous materials?

About us

The 545-acre Science and Innovation Park is the home of the Science Museum Group's (SMG) National Collections Centre (NCC), our hub for collections management and access. As the Conservation and Collections Care team we are responsible for the physical care of the objects in the Science Museum Group collections which span science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.

We are recruiting for a Conservation Scientist to join our team based at the NCC at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Swindon. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week on a fixed-term contract until December 2025, with hybrid working also available.

About the role

As Collections Scientist, you will be working on a Collections Review project to create a better understanding of the collections we hold through in-depth reviews of selected parts of the collection. The focus for this role will be to support the review team on a review of specific hazards within SMG's Collection, such as radiation and synthetic dyes.

Bringing your knowledge and expertise of chemical science and adapting it to collections, you will research our collections and provide recommendations on the management these hazardous collections and where required advise and feed into the removal of hazardous objects. You will work alongside external consultants and internal colleagues to review our ways of working, including our policies, standard operating procedures and risk assessments, and ensure our processes are practical and safe, ensuring that any changes are agreed, communicated and implemented.

About you

Joining us, you will be able to carry out scientific analysis using a range of equipment questioning and interpreting results, for example, portable XRF, FTIR and Raman, Alphaguard Mini Rad, Smartlon and Selectra. You will bring experience in updating spectral libraries and will have experience working with and researching a range of hazardous materials.

You will be an effective communicator with a proven ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders, subject specialists and external consultants or contactors, as well as collaborate as part of a team.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Evidence of outstanding teaching ability

Clear subject knowledge, with experience of teaching A-level or clear potential to do so

Recent successful experience in the relevant faculty of a secondary school or academy

Evidence of successful impact on raising standards and improving student progress and outcomes

Sound and current knowledge and understanding of the changing curriculum at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and its relevance to our Academy

Commitment to the Academy’s approach to enterprise education and to enrichment

Ability to promote parental engagement and develop positive relationships with even the most challenging parents/carers

A good knowledge of effective social inclusion strategies and evidence of successfully promoting social inclusion

Experience of working in an 11-18 school or academy

Experience of working in more than one secondary school or academy

What the school offers its staff

Additional benefits of working at GWA include:

• Average class sizes of 26 in years 7 to 11

• Flexible working opportunities

• Excellent CPD opportunities

• State of the art facilities

• Leading edge ICT, including a laptop provided for all staff

• Free Health and Wellbeing Support Service

• Cycle to work scheme through Cyclescheme

• Access to EV charging on site. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice scheme

• Easy access to the A419, and free parking

Commitment to safeguarding

Great Western Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. All posts within the Trust are therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;
• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
• Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
• Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
• Has a commitment to extra-curricular activities;
• Is aware of current initiatives in Science;
• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to the work in the Science Department;
• Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
• Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
• Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
• Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.

What the school offers its staff

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

Further details about the role

Avon Valley Academy is looking to appoint a highly skilled Teacher of Science to join its supportive and dedicated Science Department, with effect from January 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced teacher or ECT, who is passionate about helping every student to succeed.

Required: January 2025.Other:Suitable for ECTs.

We are a thriving, co-educational school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 16. Located in Durrington, Wiltshire, our school has a strong reputation for being at the heart of the community and has built strong relationships with the two local army bases at Larkhill and Bulford. With our strong pastoral care and high standards for behaviour, we aim for every lesson and every day to be exceptional so that each individual can thrive and our dedicated and supportive staff go the extra mile to help all our students achieve their dreams. In May 2022 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

The successful candidate will be able to teach across the full age and ability range (Key Stage 3 – Key Stage 4) and will be a team player happy to collaborate and share ideas with other teachers within the Science Department. QTS status is essential for the role.

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

• Is an experienced teacher committed to delivering excellence;
• Has proven leadership skills/experience (ideally in a Science Department);
• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
• Can work with our subject lead team to plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
• Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
• Has a commitment to extra-curricular activities;
• Is aware of current initiatives in Science and has an in-depth knowledge of the subject and programmes of study across all Key Stages;
• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to the work in our Science Department and is capable of supporting the development of colleagues;
• Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
• Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
• Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
• Has a desire and the potential to develop a career in teaching at a leadership level;
• Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.

What the school offers its staff

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

Further details about the role

Avon Valley Academy is looking to appoint a highly skilled Head of Science to join its supportive and dedicated team, with effect from January 2025. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced teacher to lead Science in our friendly Science department, supporting the team in raising attainment and challenging students to achieve their best. Previous experience in a leadership role is essential for this role.

Required: January 2025. Other: Qualified Teacher Status is essential.

We are a thriving, co-educational school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 16. Located in Durrington, Wiltshire, our school has a strong reputation for being at the heart of the community and has built strong relationships with the two local army bases at Larkhill and Bulford. With our strong pastoral care and high standards for behaviour, we aim for every lesson and every day to be exceptional so that each individual can thrive and our dedicated and supportive staff go the extra mile to help all our students achieve their dreams. In May 2022 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

The successful candidate will share our passion in helping every student to succeed and be able to teach Science across our full age and ability range (up to and Including key Stage 4). As Head of Science, you will have the opportunity to work with the Trust’s Science Leadership Team to improve and align curriculum and share best practice.

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

We are seeking a talented Teacher of Science to join a highly effective team in our successful school close to the heritage city of Bath.

The successful candidate must be able to teach Science across Key Stage 3 & 4.

Further information can be found on the School website.

ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

To apply: Please refer to the details on the School website.

What the school offers its staff

At St Laurence School we regard our staff as our most important resource. Our 2014 Investors in People report noted that:

There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.

The science team comprises nine full-time and four part-time science specialist teachers with responsibility for teaching Years 7 to 13. The department is led by the Director of Science, assisted by the Heads of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There are 12 dedicated laboratories, 3 of which are part of a new build with an additional classroom space in the new block. The standard of equipment and resources is very high. All full-time members of the department have lessons timetabled in their own laboratory and work with a dedicated technician. There are five part-time technicians.

• Further information can be found on the School website

Commitment to safeguarding

St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Documentation Officer

Do you have experience handling museum collections, working with collections data and an interest in developing data management skills? Would you like to work with the collections data for our vast and diverse collection?

About us

The 545-acre Science and Innovation Park is the home of the Science Museum Group's National Collections Centre (NCC), our hub for collections management and access. The NCC is transforming how we care, manage, and make accessible over 400,000 objects and 1.5M items in our Library and Archive.

Working within the Documentation team offers an exciting opportunity to work with collections data for one of the world's preeminent science, technology, transport, medicine & media collections.

We are now recruiting for a Documentation Officer based at the National Collections Centre at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Swindon. This is a full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term contract until September 2026, with hybrid working also available.

About the role

As Documentation Officer you will have a group-wide reach, working with diverse collections data across the organisation. As well as championing our cataloguing and documentation standards, ensuring that data is consistent and accurate, you will also use your data skills to support the Conservation team in building and improving the information we hold and share about our collections.

You will be working on a project: Empowering Safety: Hazardous Materials Awareness, Identification and Management. This project aims to develop a comprehensive hazardous materials library and dataset, that can be shared with the wider sector, both to raise awareness and increase research and understanding, including around safe and practical management. Ultimately helping to increase access and knowledge of these fascinating but hazardous collections.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring high quality data is generated and maintained. You will use innovative techniques to record and improve collections data. Alongside this you will be responsible for improving data in our Collections Information Systems. You will feed into recommendations on taxonomy and how this data could best be recorded and shared.

About you

Joining us you will have some experience of museum documentation and cataloguing, in addition to an interest in developing data management skills. You will possess a good level of attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures consistently and accurately.

Crucially, you will have experience of handling museum collections, including an awareness of basic collections care. You will have good IT skills, data skills and the ability to work with a Collections Management System as well as a knowledge of museum documentation standards.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

Archive Cataloguer

Do you have good attention to detail and experience in archives or records management? Would you like to contribute towards making our archive collections accessible to diverse audiences?

About us

The Science Museum Group (SMG) archive and library collection contains around 7 million items and is of outstanding national and international significance. This is an exciting time for SMG's Archives and Libraries with our new strategy setting out how our collections will be the best in the world in our fields. We are committed to documenting our collections, making them available to more people than ever before and transforming customer service.

To fulfil our ambitions to catalogue our archive collections we are now recruiting for an Archive Cataloguer on a permanent contract based at the National Collections Centre at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Swindon. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week.

About the role

This role will concentrate on cataloguing our archives, working closely with curatorial teams to prioritise work in line with the Science Museum Group's plans. The focus and much of the work will be on box listing or creating collection level descriptions for the entirety of the archives, with regular time spent on detailed cataloguing of prioritised archives.

You will be managed by the Curatorial team at based at the NCC but will work closely with the Group Archives Manager to ensure consistency and to meet KPIs. While most of the time will be spent on cataloguing activity, you will sometimes be expected to support access to researchers by assisting with enquiries, contributing to promotional activities, and providing cover for reading room supervision.

About you

Joining us, you will have relevant experience with Archives or Records Management and experience handling, storing and documenting archive collections. You will be able to embrace our commitment to making archive collections accessible to diverse audiences.

Crucially, you will be organised with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively with the ability to complete tasks with accuracy and a good level of attention to detail. You will also be an effective communicator, able to communicate confidently to a variety of internal and external stakeholders and provide good customer service.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

Group Conservation Scientist

Are you able to use your knowledge and expertise in chemical science and adapt it to our collections? Could you review current policies and standard operating procedures and design effective processes for the management of hazardous collections?

About us

The 545-acre Science and Innovation Park is the home of the Science Museum Group's National Collections Centre (NCC), our hub for collections management and access. As the Conservation and Collections Care team we are responsible for the physical care of the objects in the Science Museum Group collections which span science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.

We are recruiting for a Group Conservation Scientist to join our team based at the NCC at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Swindon. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week on a permanent contract with hybrid working also available.

About the role

You will be working on a project that aims to develop a comprehensive hazardous materials library and dataset, that can be shared with the wider sector, both to raise awareness and increase research and understanding, including around safe and practical management.

Bringing your knowledge and expertise of chemical science and adapting it to collections, you will research our collections and be responsible for designing effective processes for the management of hazardous collections and sharing that knowledge both internally and externally. You will review our ways of working, including our policies, standard operating procedures and risk assessments, ensuring our processes are practical and safe and that any changes are communicated and implemented.

You will also set up and roll out processes for efficiently using our scientific equipment across the Group. There will be potential for line management responsibilities, and you will matrix manage as the projects require.

About you
Joining us you will have substantial experience of scientific analysis using a range of equipment, in addition to experience working with a range of hazardous materials and implementing risk management approaches.

Crucially, you will be able to assess complex situations and generate solutions and you will have the ability to apply your scientific expertise to cultural collection material and ensure practical advice and work is fit for purpose.

You will have experience of writing standard operating procedures and presenting and publishing research. This role will also require you to use effective leadership, influencing and communication skills, to work effectively with internal stakeholders, subject specialists and external consultants or contactors.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

English, Maths and Science Tutor Opportunity - 1:1, Salisbury

Prospero Teaching is looking for English, Maths and Science Tutors to deliver bespoke tuition packages on a 1:1 basis to secondary-aged young people that are currently without a school placement.

The Opportunity

This English, Maths and Science Tutor role is perfect for someone looking to step away from the classroom and make a difference to the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners. The successful tutor must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in KS3 or KS4 pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels.

At Prospero Teaching it is our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We are looking for English, Maths and Science Tutor who are eager to work with children and young people with a variety of learning needs with a creative, flexible and holistic approach to raise attainment and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

Contract/Position Details:
- Location - Within the community or pupils' home in Salisbury
- Position - English, Maths and Science Tutor
- Type of work - Contract
- Start date - ASAP
- Duration - Until the pupil can reintegrate into a new school placement
- End date (if applicable) - Ongoing
- Contract type - Temporary
- Full-time/part-time - Part time (15 hours per week, per student)
- Minimum rate of pay - £25+ per hour
- Hours - Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the family

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the English, Maths and Science Tutor:
- QTS or equivalent
- Possess UK classroom teaching experience
- Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
- Have experience working with SEND or disengaged pupils

To be eligible for this role, the potential 1:1 Outreach Tutor must:
- Hold the right to work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child-related references.

Apply Now

To find out more or apply for this English, Maths and Science Tutor position, please send your CV

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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