Total 4 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Carlisle or Newcastle

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Trustees are seeking to appoint an inspirational, values led individual as the new Head of Science for Excelsior Academy to start as soon as possible.

This full-time role is an exciting opportunity to lead a large vibrant department in a highly inclusive, rapidly improving academy. We have excellent science facilities at Excelsior and teach science through to A level.

Our Trust has a strong cross academy science community and the new post holder will have the full support of our Trust Director of Science.

The successful candidate will be passionate about science education and the opportunities that success in science brings to learners across the key stages. They will possess the vision, knowledge, experience and tenacity to enable the science department to develop and deliver positive outcomes for our students at GCSE and A Level.

We are looking for an individual keen to progress on their leadership journey, who has the highest standards of professionalism, experience of working with teams and a proven record of effective practice. They will possess the interpersonal skills to inspire colleagues, an unwavering commitment to raising standards and improving the life chances of young people.

Excelsior Academy is Newcastle’s first purpose-built all through school, offering transformative education in a community that has experienced long term disadvantage and challenge. The Academy is a proud member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, an inclusive multi academy trust which specialises in raising aspirations in disadvantaged communities in the North East of England. Whilst the Trust shares common values and some aligned practice/ approaches across its academies, the Trustees value each academy as a distinctive institution serving their unique community.

What the school offers its staff

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please visit: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 18 October 2024.

If you would like further information or a tour of the academy please contactrecruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Assistant Head of Science who will help to lead the Science department. Our vacancy is for a full-time teacher on a permanent contract to start in January 2025 and we would prefer a Chemistry or Physics specialist.

The post would suit a charismatic teacher who is passionate about Science and who has leadership and mentoring experience.

You should be a dynamic, well-qualified, knowledgeable, organised and committed teacher who is ready for leadership and has the skills to be responsible for driving academic progress. You will be expected to demonstrate a proven track-record of exceptional outcomes, high-quality teaching and the ability to inspire both staff and students with your passion for Science.

The person appointed will work closely with other school leaders, and will ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed in in all aspects of their lives.

This is an ideal opportunity an experienced teacher to enhance the opportunities and experiences of students at Caldew School.

What the school offers its staff

Our well-resourced department and team of Science professionals have a record of achieving outstanding results for our students.

The department demographic is an eclectic mix of youth and experience that work collaboratively to support each other

We are supportive school who do all we can to ensure staff are happy and appreciated.

Children are are the forefront of all we do and we aim to achieve the best outcomes for all our students, whatever their ability.

We are committed to protecting and safeguarding all our students.

Commitment to safeguarding

All roles involve regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. Our Safeguarding Policy can be found using the following link: www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/uploads/941/Safeguarding_Policy_2023.pdf/ In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS. Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer.

We are looking for a full time, hungry sales professional to be responsible for promoting our portfolio of Service Contracts and repair service for Industrial Doors throughout the North East of England and Yorkshire for an expanding local company who are well respected in their field.

Ideally, you will have experience of the Industrial Door Industry, but more importantly you will be looking for a position with a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in sales.

The Candidate

* The successful candidate will be one who is able to prove a track record of winning business in a competitive environment through hard work and diligence.

* The ability to engage with customers and build lasting relationships is a key attribute, a team player to whom service excellence is part of their DNA.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

* To respond timely to enquires generated by marketing and sales activities by visiting client's sites to present, advise, survey and measure providing data adequate for specification, quotation and future production of the doors.
* Development of product knowledge and product fit for best practice in site surveys
* To regularly call on existing customers, maintaining regular contact.
* Liaise with clients on all aspects including contracts, terms and conditions as required
* Work to targets and budgets
* To work with service engineers maximising service and customer focus
* Communicate effectively via phone, face to face, email, Teams, social media etc.
* Create and implement personal business plans in line with the Company vision and strategy
* Report as required, all activities particularly on CRM including contacts and content General Responsibilities:
* Align company and employee core values
* Share information with colleagues to ensure effective teamwork
* Establish/understand your key performance indicators and maintain this measure so both you and the company know how your performance is measured
* Understand and adhere to the relevant policies and procedures
* This is a permanent role and is a great opportunity for an individual to make a significant contribution with respect to the ongoing success of the business.
We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits:

* Company car provided
* Uncapped commission
* 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (Additional awarded for service)
* Life insurance
* Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Area Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Consultant, Area Sales Consultant, Sales Executive, Area Sales Executive, Contracts Manager, Field Based Sales, Face 2 Face Sales, Construction Contracts Manager, Contracts Manager, Sales, Regional, Regional Manager, Territory Sales Manager will also be considered for this role.

We are looking for a full time, hungry sales professional to be responsible for promoting our portfolio of Service Contracts and repair service for Industrial Doors throughout the North East of England and Yorkshire for an expanding local company who are well respected in their field.

Ideally, you will have experience of the Industrial Door Industry, but more importantly you will be looking for a position with a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in sales.

The Candidate

* The successful candidate will be one who is able to prove a track record of winning business in a competitive environment through hard work and diligence.

* The ability to engage with customers and build lasting relationships is a key attribute, a team player to whom service excellence is part of their DNA.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

* To respond timely to enquires generated by marketing and sales activities by visiting client's sites to present, advise, survey and measure providing data adequate for specification, quotation and future production of the doors.
* Development of product knowledge and product fit for best practice in site surveys
* To regularly call on existing customers, maintaining regular contact.
* Liaise with clients on all aspects including contracts, terms and conditions as required
* Work to targets and budgets
* To work with service engineers maximising service and customer focus
* Communicate effectively via phone, face to face, email, Teams, social media etc.
* Create and implement personal business plans in line with the Company vision and strategy
* Report as required, all activities particularly on CRM including contacts and content General Responsibilities:
* Align company and employee core values
* Share information with colleagues to ensure effective teamwork
* Establish/understand your key performance indicators and maintain this measure so both you and the company know how your performance is measured
* Understand and adhere to the relevant policies and procedures
* This is a permanent role and is a great opportunity for an individual to make a significant contribution with respect to the ongoing success of the business.
We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits:

* Company car provided
* Uncapped commission
* 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (Additional awarded for service)
* Life insurance
* Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Area Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Consultant, Area Sales Consultant, Sales Executive, Area Sales Executive, Contracts Manager, Field Based Sales, Face 2 Face Sales, Construction Contracts Manager, Contracts Manager, Sales, Regional, Regional Manager, Territory Sales Manager will also be considered for this role.