Total 17 science rd research job vacancies in Science / R&D / Research category in Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5FW

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• Responsible for organizing and conducting direct control operations to reduce wildlife damage within a geographical area or technical/subject area of program involvement.
• Inspects and surveys areas and, as necessary, will revise existing WDM programs in close consultation with higher-level management.
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• Assists Wildlife Biologists by correctly identifying current, and forecasting future damage, problems and relating them to the damage-causing species.
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Starting at $44,709 Per Year (GS 5)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Following an internal promotion,The Portsmouth Academy is pleased to offer the opportunity for a dynamic and strategic Associate Leader for Science to lead our Science department and teach our students years7-11from April 2025.

You will have a passion for teaching and a strong background in science education, with the ability to lead and inspire both students and staff.This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding teacher who is now looking for promotion in a supportive Academy or for an established Leader looking to continue the improvement journey that this department has already successfully started..

Alongside the leadership of Science, you will also play a significant role in whole school development.

This is an exciting time to join our organisation!You will benefit from avast support network including senior leaders, fellow teachers within the school and across the South Hub and our Trust.What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description

• Be a qualified Teacher of Science and able to deliver to KS3 & KS4
• Thorough knowledge of present curriculum developments, particularly those relating to your subject
• Collaborate with other leaders and managers in raising standards within the curriculum to Good and Outstanding including all student groups
• Be passionate about teaching and learning and transforming the life chances of our students
• Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour
• Be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum
• An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools

What the school offers its staff

The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.

“The curriculum is well designed and well considered. The intention of the curriculum is to transform the life chances of pupils in the school. The ambition, breadth and content of the curriculum contribute to this intention. Curriculum development is purposeful and ongoing” – Ofsted

We are a “Microsoft Showcase School” due to our approach to digital learning. The academy has launched a one:one device policy, so every child in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 has their own laptop, and we are particular interested in finding teachers who have experience of, or would like to develop experience of, teaching with technology.

What our Trust will offer you:

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• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your teaching and learning.
• Professional Development: Explore excellent CPD opportunities, including tailored programs for Early Career, Middle, and Senior Leadership.
• Chartered Teacher Recognition: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organization, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher.
• Cutting-Edge Pedagogy: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice.
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote health and sustainability through our Cycle to Work initiative.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Store Discounts: Access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, positive person (Undergraduate in Science) who has experience, or would like to gain experience of working with young people. You should be a good listener, resilient and able to be flexible. No two days are the same! Whilst you do not need to be a Catholic, it is important to appreciate (or be willing to learn about) the distinctive nature of a Catholic education/community.

What the school offers its staff

Please visit our school website for further details: https://www.saintedmunds.org.uk/home/vacancies/vacancies-support

You will be well supported by a friendly, hard-working team, fantastic staff and lovely pupils.

Further details about the role

JOB PURPOSE:

To enable pupils with specific impairments access to learning by supervising and assisting pupils (one to one and in small groups) across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities.

To promote the development of the physical and mental well-being of pupils and under the guidance of a teacher plan, prepare and modify lessons / learning activities.

To manage and supervise pupil behaviour and contribute to the effective organisation of the school with administrative and clerical support.

Preparing teaching and learning materials in a format suitable for the individual pupils. Support the full integration of pupils into the School community.

To actively promote the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.

To maintain awareness of and commitment to the School’s Equal Opportunity Policies in relation to both employment and service delivery.

To fully comply with the Health and safety at Work Act 1974 etc, the School’s Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.

At the discretion of the Head Teacher, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.

To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives and targets.

To participate in Employee Development schemes and Performance Management and contribute to the identification of own team development needs.

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, we DO NOT accept CV’s. The school is committed to safeguarding and the promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of appointment As part of our Safer Recruitment guidance social media profiles will be checked upon appointment. As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Personal Specification:

You should be an excellent classroom practitioner and have students at the heart of your decision making. You must also have good knowledge of the Science curriculum and the recent national changes that have taken place. We are looking for somebody who is creative and dynamic in the classroom and is able to engage a wide range of students. This role is suitable for both ECTs, who would benefit from a comprehensive range of support and guidance, and more experienced teachers alike.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits:

Job related training where appropriate

Access to the Local government Pension Scheme Discounted childcare at Nursery

Further details about the role

In May 2025, our brand new state-of-the-art Science refurbishment, costing £3.48 million will be complete! Every Science teacher will have their own teaching laboratory, and we are excited to build on the department’s excellent outcomes from August 2024: 88% of students achieved grade 4s or higher across the Triple and Combined routes including 27 grade 9s.

The department has an exceptional track record of providing ambition and challenge for our young people; last year 52% of our Year 11 cohort were entered for Triple Science.

The Henry Beaufort School is a large Secondary School located in Winchester. Our staff commute from a wide range of areas, most notably Fair Oak, Newbury, Andover, Salisbury, Romsey, Chandlers Ford and Southampton. If you would to like work in a vibrant and progressive environment, we would love to hear from you. You will join a committed, successful and supportive team. As a school, colleagues benefit from a complementary package of health- related support provided by Education Mutual.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful secondary school where our students are ‘happy and proud of their achievements’ [Ofsted 2023]. The Science department has a wealth of experience, led by a diligent, conscientious, and supportive leader.

We are focussed on getting the right person for the role irrespective of their career stage. Part-time requests will be

considered.

If you are interested in discussing this post, please contact Sonia Atkins, Academic Leader for Science, by email: Sonia.Atkins@staff.beaufort.hants.sch.uk

To apply:

Applications should be made to the Headteacher. To apply please complete an application form, available from our website www.beaufort.hants.sch.uk/workwithus and return to recruitment@staff.beaufort.hants.sch.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant pre-employment checks. Including an online search for all shortlisted candidates. All Candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online profile search in line with keeping children safe in education.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Science Teacher MPS/UPS - applications welcome from ECTs

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of scientists?

Do you possess excellent subject knowledge that ignites curiosity and critical thinking?

Are you ready to elevate your teaching career by joining a rapidly improving and highly experienced team dedicated to excellence? Science at Woodlands is a highly valued subject that has been invested in heavily over the last two academic years to accelerate its improvement journey further. The department has a wealth of experience, led by a diligent, conscientious and supportive Subject Leader. Alongside this, the department benefits from two seconds in department, a lead practitioner, a STEM lead practitioner and a body of well experienced, exceptional classroom practitioners. The department has an exceptional track record in providing additional learning opportunities for students and leads the way in extra-curricular to enhance the learning experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high quality Science lessons that inspire students.
• Assess students’ work and provide feedback to accelerate their progress further
• Communicate with parents to provide supportive guidance to support their child’s learning at home
• Be a form tutor and deliver the tutor and PSHE programme

In joining us, you will be joining a team of passionate colleagues with a shared vision to move the school onto the next stage in its journey. The colleague will share our school values of respect, resilience and responsibility and will have clear evidence of how these values are shown in their classroom practice.

What the school offers its staff

What can Woodlands offer?

• Opportunity to make a difference to the life choices of our students in a stimulating, challenging and friendly place to work
• A broad Continuous Professional Development (CPD) package to support your growth as an educator.
• A comprehensive and supportive induction programme for new teachers, with extensive support tailored for ECTs.
• To be an integral part of a collaborative and forward-thinking department
• Extensive opportunities for professional development with educational research at its centre
• Support and strategies to maintain positive well-being, including half-termly ‘wellbeing weeks’ for all staff


We welcome applications from ECTs and main/upper pay scale teachers. This role is for a September 2025 start.

Further details about the role

We welcome applications from ECTs and main/upper pay scale teachers. This role is for a September 2025 start. We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community. If you would like to visit the school or talk with a member of the Senior Leadership Team about the post please contact Nikki Purse on 02380463303.

Closing date for applications is Friday 8th November. Interviews will be held during week commencing 11th November.

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 passionate about Science and driven to inspire the next generation of innovators? Redbridge Community School is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to take on the additional responsibility of STEM Coordinator. In this exciting role, you’ll teach engaging science lessons while promoting and coordinating STEM initiatives. You’ll also help raise awareness about STEM careers, ensuring students are inspired and informed about the vast opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality science lessons that engage and challenge students.
• Organise STEM-related events, competitions, and projects, creating a vibrant culture of exploration and innovation.
• Work with external organisations to provide enrichment opportunities, including guest speakers, workshops, and real-world insights into STEM careers.
• Inspire students to engage with STEM subjects, both inside and outside the classroom, helping them see the value of STEM for their future careers.
• Support the development of extra-curricular STEM activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified Science Teacher with a passion for STEM education.
• Experience in leading or coordinating projects or initiatives.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A collaborative, innovative mindset with a strong commitment to student engagementand achievement.
• A desire to raise aspirations and make a difference in a supportive, inclusive school environment.

Our advert may close early, and so if you’re keen please apply as soon as practically possible – final closing date for applications: midday Friday 22nd November.

What the school offers its staff

Redbridge Community School is an Ofsted rated (2023) “Good” school in Southampton. It is a special community to be a part of. For staff we offer:

• A work/life balance that is envied by other schools– Your life outside school is just as important!
• A true community school where it feels like you are making a difference
• An ethos of care for students and staff alike
• A leadership team that supports staff in all they do
• An entitlement to a Private Health Care plan as soon as you join us
• Local Government Pension Scheme

In June 2022 we were once more awarded as Platinum Investors in People School placing us in the top 1% of employers nationally. The following comments are from our 2019 and 2022 reports, and they sum up what it is like to work in our community:

“There is an underlying ‘family’ feel to the school, with everyone wanting to do their best for the students, whilst supporting one another in their development and wellbeing.”

“Leaders invest heavily in their staff, for example they provide opportunities for staff to take care of both their physical and mental health. Staff feel valued and like working at the school. They comment favourably on Leaders’ attempts to reduce unnecessary workload, enable flexible working and respond positively to reasonable requests for compassionate or other leave.”

Please have a look at our website to find out more about how we can offer you a superb work/life balance.

https://www.redbridgecommunityschool.com/staff-morale-matters

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with Department for Education guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, we are required to carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. Should any concerns be identified, they will be discussed with you at interview. Redbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide suitable references.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual with effective practical, administrative, organisational, and communication skills, along with a sense of humour, to join the Science Technician team supporting the Science department in this high achieving school.

The successful candidate will be preparing, delivering and tidying away practical equipment, and undertaking routine maintenance of laboratories, equipment and consumables. The role entails a degree of manual handling and physical activity, so fitness is desirable, as is the ability to work as part of a team.

As part of your role you will be supporting 15 Science teachers across 12 labs and 2 demonstration labs. You will be working closely with the senior technician and one other technician. While previous experience would be an advantage, full training will be provided.

Brookfield is a large, forward-looking, 11-16 community school and continues to enjoy a good reputation in the local community.

What the school offers its staff

• A committed, enthusiastic, open and accessible team of staff with a desire to continue to move the school forward.
• A thorough and engaging staff wellbeing programme including access to counselling, private GP and physiotherapy.
• Excellent and varied CPD to ensure you continue to develop.
• Broad and diverse opportunities for professional development
• Participation in our support staff performance management, including regular meetings with your line manager.

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 a happy, positive person who would love to work with a like-minded team?

Are you hard working?

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Science Technician to provide technical support to teachers in our well-equipped Science Department.

As a key factor in the success of our Science department, you will help to ensure the smooth running of the department by:

• Setting up classroom equipment and materials.
• Ensuring maintenance and care of stock and equipment.
• General administration with the technician’s role.
• Be a named First Aider and help to ensure that all members of the science department follow Health and safety procedures.
• Supporting the overall work of the science department.
• Carrying out administrative tasks to support teachers.

We are looking for:

We are seeking to appoint a committed team player who is highly motivated and has effective practical, administrative, organisational and communication skills, along with a sense of humour. The role will suit someone who is able to multi-task, has the willingness to learn and develop and is flexible and adaptable in their approach.

Relevant experience of working as a Science Technician or in a science laboratory or similar setting would be desirable but full training will be provided.

If you are a team player with a flexible approach and a positive, can-do attitude, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Working at The Burgate School and Sixth Form is stimulating, challenging and fun. Life here is always varied, never dull and infinitely interesting because of our enthusiastic students, who really enjoy being at school.

With our term time contracts, we offer an excellent work life balance, a commitment to training and development and a friendly and supportive working environment. To find out more about us, visit our websitehttps://www.theburgate.com/to get a flavour of our school.

You will also benefit from:

• A supportive school community with friendly colleagues.
• A commitment to professional development to support your individual career.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• A school with fantastic grounds on the edge of the New Forest.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to the successful candidate. We believe our school is an exceptional place to work, where students and staff share collective values in a happy and successful environment. Every member of our staff team matters, and creativity and innovation are embraced and developed. Our students are a pleasure to work with and we encourage you to come and see this for yourself.

You are advised to submit your applications as soon as possible as, on occasion, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date, if we have received sufficient applications that meet the criteria, or a suitable candidate is found. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Burgate School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Any offer of a post will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as all other relevant safeguarding/pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual with effective practical, administrative, organisational, and communication skills, along with a sense of humour, to join the Science Technician team supporting the Science department in this high achieving school.

The successful candidate will be preparing, delivering and tidying away practical equipment, and undertaking routine maintenance of laboratories, equipment and consumables. The role entails a degree of manual handling and physical activity, so fitness is desirable, as is the ability to work as part of a team.

As part of your role you will be supporting 15 Science teachers across 12 labs and 2 demonstration labs. You will be working closely with the senior technician and one other technician. While previous experience would be an advantage, full training will be provided.

Brookfield is a large, forward-looking, 11-16 community school and continues to enjoy a good reputation in the local community.

What the school offers its staff

• A committed, enthusiastic, open and accessible team of staff with a desire to continue to move the school forward.
• A thorough and engaging staff wellbeing programme including access to counselling, private GP and physiotherapy.
• Excellent and varied CPD to ensure you continue to develop.
• Broad and diverse opportunities for professional development
• Participation in our support staff performance management, including regular meetings with your line manager.

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 to appoint a highly motivated individual with effective practical, administrative, organisational, and communication skills, along with a sense of humour, to join the Science Technician team supporting the Science department in this high achieving school.

The successful candidate will be preparing, delivering and tidying away practical equipment, and undertaking routine maintenance of laboratories, equipment and consumables. The role entails a degree of manual handling and physical activity, so fitness is desirable, as is the ability to work as part of a team.

As part of your role you will be supporting 15 Science teachers across 12 labs and 2 demonstration labs. You will be working closely with the senior technician and one other technician. While previous experience would be an advantage, full training will be provided.

Brookfield is a large, forward-looking, 11-16 community school and continues to enjoy a good reputation in the local community.

What the school offers its staff

• A committed, enthusiastic, open and accessible team of staff with a desire to continue to move the school forward.
• A thorough and engaging staff wellbeing programme including access to counselling, private GP and physiotherapy.
• Excellent and varied CPD to ensure you continue to develop.
• Broad and diverse opportunities for professional development
• Participation in our support staff performance management, including regular meetings with your line manager.

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

Due to a school growth and popularity, we are keen to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated Science teacher, to teach and grow professionally within our excellent Science department.

The successful candidate will join our team from September 2024. They will be comfortable teaching KS3 across the three Sciences, ideally with the ability to teach one of the Sciences to GCSE and potentially A Level. We will look to match this teaching to the candidate’s area of specialism and interest.

Our students are a delight; keen to learn, highly motivated and characterful. The successful applicant will be looking to show great commitment and enthusiasm.

What the school offers its staff

You will be joining a friendly, professional and supportive organisation that is completely committed to securing the best academic and personal development outcomes for our young people and excellent professional development for staff. Yateley School is a large and highly accomplished centre of excellence, firmly rooted in its local community. Examination results are exemplary and compare favourably with other schools, both locally and nationally at GCSE and A Level. We are a cohesive and ambitious school, excited about the future of education and determined to develop. If you are a committed, resilient and creative person, capable of making a positive contribution to our school and inspire both students and staff, then this could be the post for you. The successful candidate will share the ambitions, ethos and values of Yateley School. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and those who will be newly qualified (ECT’s). Recruitment and retention payments will be considered for the right applicant.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

What skills and experience we're looking for



We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated teacher of Science to join our Science Department and teach the subject at all levels. This post could suit an ECT as well as a more experienced candidate.



You will be working in a very cohesive and supportive department that is committed to providing an innovative and high-quality science education for all of our pupils. The Science department is comprised of 11 passionate scientists, supported by 2 specialist technicians and housed in well-appointed labs.



We are a strong team that is motivated to achieve positive pupil experiences and outcomes and has a strong history of providing STEM opportunities for students. At GCSE, we teach both AQA Combined Trilogy and AQA Separate Science courses. A specialism in Biology is desirable. The successful candidate will have an affinity with young people and will have a desire to develop the science opportunities available for students.



This post offers an excellent opportunity for you to gain experience in teaching across all age levels and abilities as part of the core curriculum, including teaching students in the sixth form. The successful candidate will be expected to have the potential to teach science, desirably with a Biology specialism, at KS3 to KS5



The successful candidate will demonstrate: -



• a passion for science education with an excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding, particularly of teaching biology.
• they are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is experienced in teaching science at key Stages 3, 4 and, preferably key stage 5
• success in achieving consistently good results in science, at least, at key stage 3 and key stage 4, or as an ECT to establish this pedigree
• the ability to create and facilitate highly challenging and engaging lessons
• the highest aspirations and expectations for all students whatever their ability and starting point
• aspiration to progress their career in the future
• they are optimistic, positive, and cheerful.















Please complete an application form which can be downloaded from our website www.arnewood.hants.sch.uk/vacancies.



What the school offers its staff



We offer: -

• well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities at the right time.
• excellent career progression opportunities given our strength in partnership working
• a supportive, committed and experienced team of science specialists to work alongside
• sound mentoring for all new staff from a stable and experienced senior team
• excellent accommodation refurbished in science last in 2020
• exemplary personnel practice including salary progression and pension contributions
• a work life balance that values individual happiness and fulfilment.



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



HTC would like to invite applications from dynamic, enthusiastic and committed Teachers to join a strong, supportive and forward-thinking department where attainment are above the National Average for expected progress. We have an OFSTED rating of good (most recent OFSTED inspection March 2019). HTC is a ‘school where students’ academic achievements and their personal development are regarded as equally important’. ‘Parents are overwhelmingly positive and appreciate the care and support their children receive’. The College is an exciting place to be, and we welcome applications from qualified Teachers who want to be part of a consistently improving College.



What the school offers its staff

This appointment would suit an ECT or experienced ambitious, well-motivated and effective Teacher who is keen to take on new challenges and is passionate about science and its importance to young people. The successful applicant would be expected to teach up to Triple Science at Key Stage 3 and 4.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and highly recommended, please contact Nathan Adams, Subject Leader for Science, on nathan.adams@horndeantc.hants.sch.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Horndean Technology College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Science Technician Salary: Band 4 - £15,252 - £16,049 pro rata (£23,152 - £24,362 full time equivalent)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 32.5 hours per week/39 weeks per year (term time only)
Start date: September 2024
Closing date: 1 July 2024This is a very exciting opportunity to join the Science Department at Trafalgar School. You would be working alongside our Head of Science, the Second in department, Lead Practitioner, Curriculum Enrichment Lead, and dedicated team of teachers and technicians. You will find all details of this vacancy on our website; we would strongly recommend you visit and meet our team before applying. Trafalgar School is a beacon school for Relational Practice in the south which means we put the building, maintaining, and restoring of relationships with all members of our community at the heart of everything we do. It is essential that the post holder shares our school ethos which is firmly rooted in this restorative practice approach. We work restoratively with students, families and with each other to maintain the strong community culture and our very strong inclusive ethos. ‘Relationships are highly positive because staff take time to understand and remove barriers to pupils’ learning’. OFSTED June 2023SAFEGUARDING The Salterns Academy Trust and Trafalgar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks. Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are applying for a role that is eligible for an enhanced DBS check and access to the barred list and if shortlisted for interview you will be required to complete the relevant self-declaration and disclosure form and taking into account the offences that are protected or filtered declare: • All unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
• If you have been barred from working with Children and/or Adults at risk.The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate. The successful candidate will then be asked to complete an application for the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check or if subscribed to the update service provide the necessary details to allow a check to be made. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK The filtering rules were updated on 28 November 2020 as follows: • warnings, reprimands, and youth cautions will no longer be automatically disclosed on a DBS certificate.
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than all being automatically disclosed.

Your Responsibilities You will join our laboratory team who are committed to patient-centred service provision through accurate and timely sample processing, data analysis, interpretation and reporting of genomic information. Attention to detail is essential to ensure that patient results are delivered in a safe and efficient way in order to direct patient management and therapeutic decisions. What youll do You will be responsible for sample processing and testing under the supervision of registered Clinical Scientists You will supervise an area of the laboratory, and be responsible for its day to day running You will be involved in the development and validation of new assays You will assist with the analysis of genomic data under the guidance of registered Clinical Scientists You will contribute to service development and staff training and education within the section You will be involved in the monitoring of different sample workflows You will liaise with other healthcare professionals to develop and maximise the effectiveness of the service including compliance with quality management requirements What were looking for an individual with a recognised degree in a related biological science an individual with experience in a diagnostic laboratory; preferably in genomic diagnostics including experience in cell culture, DNA/RNA extraction and various cytogenetic/molecular techniques an individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and able to remain focused for long periods of time an individual who is able to carefully follow and develop standard operating procedures an individual able to show evidence of continuing professional development an individual able to demonstrate an understanding of quality control / quality assurance procedures and UKAS requirements an individual with knowledge of genetics/genomics (in particular molecular genetics techniques) is highly desirable