Total 8 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Droitwich, Midlands, WR9 9RB

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic science graduate to grow and enhance our large and successful science team.

The science department is a highly successful one, making a significant contribution to EBacc progress scores that are consistently significantly above the national average. In 2023 (lates validated data), KS4 science value added was significantly above national and in the top 28% of all schools. Attainment across all courses in KS5 is also strong, with Biology A level in the top 20% of all schools.

We would expect the successful candidate to teach all science disciplines at Key Stage 3 and in Key Stage 4 Combined Science and their specialist subject in KS4 Triple Science. We offer the full range of science courses in the sixth form and therefore applicants should have the ability to teach A level or BTEC level 3 Applied Science at Key Stage 5. We also offer GCSE and A level Psychology within the Science department.

The successful candidate will work closely with the leadership team of department to lead on the following areas:

• Quality assuring schemes of work and resources to ensure that the needs of all students are catered for, and that school and team improvement priorities are fully implemented and evaluated for impact, making recommendations for improvement where required
• Quality assuring teaching and learning
• Developing and delivering training to staff to develop subject knowledge and pedagogical subject knowledge
• Working in collaboration with other departments to share outstanding practice
• Engaging with and disseminating current educational research


The successful candidate will be an inspirational professional with:

• A track record of good to exceptional teaching.
• A track record of good attainment and progress in KS3, KS4 and/ or KS5 students
• An eagerness to learn and develop their leadership skills and behaviours
• A vision and passion for growth and development of colleagues at all levels
• The skills to effectively lead and manage
• A relentless commitment to outstanding support for youngsters
• A driving ambition to make a difference to every child at Swanshurst

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

What the school offers its staff

Swanshurst is a large, outstanding school for girls aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career. Ofsted (May 2024) described our school to be “an exceptional place for pupils to learn”. They described the curriculum as “exemplary” andone which "explodes into life in the classroom". In relation to staff wellbeing, they noted that “The school is conscious of staff workload and well-being and is committed to achieving excellence in a sustainable way.”. We are exceptionally proud to have been judged ‘Outstanding’ in two consecutive inspections. We are exceptionally proud to have been judged ‘Outstanding’ in two consecutive inspections. Our Ofsted report can be found here

The school is currently working with two local high-performing secondary schools to form a new Multi-Academy Trust. West Midlands Academy Trust (WMAT) is expected to ‘open’ in January 2025. As one of the three founding members, the school has been integral to forming the Trust’s mission:

• Relentless focus upon delivering an excellent Quality of Education, resulting in strong progress and attainment for all groups of pupils.
• Emphasis upon personal development and well-being for staff and pupils.

Hall Green School, Swanshurst School and Kings Norton Girls’ School are excited to be the founding schools of WMAT and looking forward to achieving more together.

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

Stoke Park a thriving school that is committed to Building Brighter Futures for all of their students.

A crucial part of Building Brighter Futures is providing a high-quality educational experience delivered through an academic curriculum and an exceptional programme of enriching experiences. We are looking to expand our team of dedicated professionals who excel in their field.

Opportunity

This is an exciting time to join Stoke Park School. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Computer Science who has the ability to lead the department. As a qualified teacher you will possess a passion for raising achievement in Computer Science and an aptitude for overcoming barriers to learning. Dynamic and creative, you will be an excellent team player and able to inspire others around you.

The successful applicant will have responsibility for curriculum development across the key stages as well as having responsibility for whole school teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be highly organised, can prioritise tasks and be able to meet strict deadlines.

For full information about this opportunity please see our recruitment pack.

Please note that all applications must be received on The Futures Trust application form. We do not accept CV’s.

Closing Date

Friday 18th October 2024 - Midday

Interviews

TBC

The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.

What the school offers its staff

Salary & Benefits

TMS / UPS & TLR2B

Full time

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Extensive professional development opportunities across the Trust
• Career pathways across the Trust
• Local Authority Pension Scheme
• Online retail discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments
• Flexible Working Arrangements

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.

$K Base salary
Lead research activities to develop non-pesticide pest management solutions
Work for a company supporting environmentally responsible farming
Join a fantastic team culture

Positively contribute to environmentally responsible practices that reduce the need for chemicals in horticulture and farming.
About the Opportunity
As the Biological Control Research and Development Manager, you will provide operational support in developing a range of biological agents. Reporting to the Managing Director (WA) and leading a small team, you will:

Lead the development of new cultures
Develop marketing strategies for new and existing productions
Oversee quality control procedures
Troubleshoot any cultures that may be performing poorly
Diagnose new issues, research, experiment and develop solutions and protocols
Use your understanding the breeding cycles of biological control agents and their prey to develop and improve cultures
Use your understanding
... Click here to view more detail / apply for Biological Control Research and Development Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Teacher of Science & Key Stage Leader to join our well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Part-time applicants will also be considered.

What the school offers its staff

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust

At Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, we enrich lives and transform futures. Our four academies in and around Birmingham offer an outstanding quality of education, recognising that all our children are individuals and delivering exceptional pastoral care to ensure their happiness. Whilst we place strong emphasis on academic achievement, we take a holistic view of education and maintain exciting extracurricular programmes to create the well-rounded young adults of tomorrow. We’re also creating outstanding careers that could take you anywhere within our network – and take your future anywhere you want to go.

Benefits

When you join Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, you join a nurturing family where your professional satisfaction and personal happiness really count. You can expect heavy investment in your career development alongside an outstanding package of benefits, including:

• Educational support
• Flexi perks
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Perkbox subscription
• Professional learning and regular training
• Counselling, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a Wellness Hub
• Wellbeing updates and stress management guidance
• Menopause awareness training
• Free flu jabs
• Access to fitness programmes, including yoga, HIIT and more
• Access to physical activities during our Trust-wide Wellbeing Week
• Diet and nutrition webinars

Further details about the role

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and 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: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Commitment to safeguarding

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a leader of mathematics who is passionate about improving the aspirations and outcomes of our Pupil Premium students in mathematics. The successful candidate will work closely with the leadership team of the department to lead on the following areas:

• Quality assuring schemes of work and resources to ensure that the needs of Pupil Premium students are specifically catered for and that school and team improvement priorities are fully implemented and evaluated for impact, making recommendations for improvement where required.
• Quality assuring teaching and learning for Pupil Premium students in mathematics.
• Developing and delivering training to staff to develop subject knowledge and pedagogical subject knowledge, specific to the provision for Pupil Premium students.
• Working in collaboration with other departments to share outstanding practice relating to provision for Pupil Premium students.
• Engaging with and disseminating current educational research relating to Pupil Premium students.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational professional with:

• A track record of good to exceptional teaching.
• A track record of good attainment and progress in KS3, KS4 and/ or KS5 students.
• An eagerness to learn and develop their leadership skills and behaviours.
• A vision and passion for growth and development of colleagues at all levels.
• The skills to effectively lead and manage.
• A relentless commitment to outstanding support for youngsters.
• A driving ambition to make a difference to every child at Swanshurst.

What the school offers its staff

Swanshurst is a large, outstanding school for girls aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career. Ofsted (May 2024) described our school to be “an exceptional place for pupils to learn”. They described the curriculum as “exemplary” andone which "explodes into life in the classroom". In relation to staff wellbeing, they noted that “The school is conscious of staff workload and well-being and is committed to achieving excellence in a sustainable way.”. We are exceptionally proud to have been judged ‘Outstanding’ in two consecutive inspections.

The school is currently working with two local high-performing secondary schools to form a new Multi-Academy Trust. West Midlands Academy Trust (WMAT) is expected to ‘open’ in January 2025. As one of the three founding members, the school has been integral to forming the Trust’s mission:

• Relentless focus upon delivering an excellent Quality of Education, resulting in strong progress and attainment for all groups of pupils.
• Emphasis upon personal development and well-being for staff and pupils.

Hall Green School, Swanshurst School and Kings Norton Girls’ School are excited to be the founding schools of WMAT and looking forward to achieving more together.

The mathematics department is a highly successful one, making a significant contribution to Progress 8 scores that are consistently above the national average. We deliver mathematics to all pupils across key stage 3 and 4, following the Edexcel GCSE specification. In the sixth form, we deliver A level mathematics and Further Mathematics, as well as AS level Mathematical studies and GCSE re-sits.

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

Curriculum Leader of Mathematics

January 2025 or Sooner

Permanent, Full Time

MPS/UPS £30,000 - £46,525 pay award pending

(+TLR1b £11,408)

We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands.

Leasowes are recruiting for a Curriculum Leader of Mathematics who will hold a key position within the life of the school. We are looking for a talented professional with very good subject knowledge and a clear understanding of creative and effective teaching and learning. We have wonderful children, supportive parents and a commitment to developing all learners in a dynamic environment where innovation is encouraged.

Leasowes High School is an ambitious, hard-working and successful school where traditional values of fairness, discipline and respect underpin a culture of aspiration and high achievement for all. We aim to help each and every student to understand and reach their potential by offering an impressive range of opportunities and approaches to learning, supported by a caring and committed pastoral team dedicated to the health and welfare of each individual.

Leasowes High School maintained its rating of “Good” in all categories by Ofsted in 2019 and is oversubscribed for the fifth consecutive year.

Leasowes has an excellent reputation for staff development and the Trust dimension gives real opportunities for teachers to share ideas and learn. We welcome applications from well-organised and inspirational teachers who are driven by the desire to offer elite educational experiences to all students.You should have high expectations of students, and self, displaying energy and enthusiasm in and out of the classroom and contribute to the school’s overall success.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Visits to the school are encouraged.Please contact Lisa Thomas or call01384 686646to arrange a visit.

Closing Date:20th September 2024, 9am

Interview Date:27th September 2024

What the school offers its staff

Leasowes High School, located in Halesowen, is a “Good” school that aspires to be outstanding. We have created a traditional ethos and value highly such things as excellent standards of uniform, strong standards of discipline, high expectations of behaviour, personal resilience, fairness and a caring attitude towards the school and local community. Our school motto is “Aspire and Achieve”, and this positive yet challenging message underpins all that we do to achieve the very best outcomes for our students.

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.

$K Base salary
Lead research activities to develop non-pesticide pest management solutions
Work for a company supporting environmentally responsible farming
Join a fantastic team culture

Positively contribute to environmentally responsible practices that reduce the need for chemicals in horticulture and farming.
About the Opportunity
As the Beneficial Insect Research Manager, you will provide operational support in developing a range of biological agents. Reporting to the Managing Director (WA) and leading a small team, you will:

Lead the development of new cultures
Develop marketing strategies for new and existing productions
Oversee quality control procedures
Troubleshoot any cultures that may be performing poorly
Diagnose new issues, research, experiment and develop solutions and protocols
Use your understanding the breeding cycles of biological control agents and their prey to develop and improve cultures
Use your understanding of chemical
... Click here to view more detail / apply for Biological Control Research and Development Manager

Job brief – Travel Manager.

R&KK LIMITED, over the past few months, have seen a heavy demand in the field of Travel Business. We specialise in offering travel services across the UK. We believe in growth of the business and want to sustain growth and expand the team with candidates that will add value to the work culture of the team. Our client is looking for a Travel Manager to support the Directors and other staff of the company in order to manage clients travels. As a Travel Manager, you will assist colleagues and directors by supporting them with planning and managing client's travel and their planned trips. The work is entirely office based, and the need to travel outside the office is very uncommon. The ideal candidate will be the reference point for all queries, requests or issues and will be an integral part of the company’s workforce. The role is to support colleagues and to be in constant communication with the team and the director of the company. Overseas candidates can apply as sponsorships may be available for the deserving candidate.

Roles & Responsibilities
1. Provide exceptional customer service by understanding and meeting customers' needs.
2. Develop and implement comprehensive travel policies tailored to client needs.
3. Manages the travel budget and negotiates favourable rates with service providers.
4. Coordinates and oversees all domestic and international travel bookings.
5. Maintains strong relationships with travel suppliers, resolving issues efficiently.
6. Provides expert support and assistance to clients with travel-related queries.
7. Tracks, analyzes and reports on travel program performance and expenditures.
8. Manages and optimizes travel booking systems and technological tools.
9. Promotes sustainable and environmentally friendly travel practices.


Requirements and skills
• Proven work experience as a Travel Manager or experience in similar field.
• Ability to communicate quickly and understand instructions.
• Ability to manage pressure and conflicting demands and prioritise tasks and workload.
• Business or management and attention to detail.
• Oral and written communication skills with pleasant, confident telephone manner.
• Teamworking, Reliability and honesty.
• Ability to plan your own work, use your initiative and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with office organization and optimization techniques
• High degree of multi-tasking and time management capability
• Proficiency in MS Office, word excel and PowerPoint.

Salary: £30000 to £33000.. depending on experience.
Working hours: 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Location: Leicester, United Kingdom.