Total 17 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS18 2PJ

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and outstanding teacher, to drive teaching and learning across the Science department. You will work alongside a passionate team of Science teachers who work tirelessly in the best interests of the students. In a modern and well equipped Science department.

On a day-to-day basis, you will work with the Head of Science, and the teaching and learning team, to support staff. Staff development is central to everything we do with a range of high quality CPD opportunities available both on site and at the Mulberry Trust in London.

We aim to recruit staff who:

• Love the processes of teaching and learning and are keen to continually develop their own skills;
• Recognise that teaching can be a demanding job and react positively to those demands;
• Will subscribe to the ethos of the Academy and be committed to get the very best from our students;
• Take every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, to talk to students, model expected behaviours and build positive relationships;
• Remain at the forefront of pedagogy, educational research and debate.
• See themselves as having the potential to become senior school leaders of the future.

Closing Date: 9.00 am Thursday 21st November 2024

Interview: w/b 25th November 2024

Pre-Application enquiries are encouraged. Please contact Farouk Tumi, Deputy Headteacher –Farouk.tumi@bexhillacademy.org

Please see our website www.bexhillacademy.orgunder ‘about us’ and then ‘vacancies’ for more details. Please note that we do not accept CVs or approaches from agencies. Completed Bexhill Academy teacher application forms should be sent toacademyhr@bexhillacademy.org

Bexhill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children, therefore all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer an environment where you will gain whole school experience and learn much on your journey to senior leadership and headship.

Our school is unique, exciting and innovative – our philosophy is inclusive and founded on respect. If you feel this fits with your own value set and you have a track record of leading change, raising standards and you strive for excellence, then this might be just the role for you.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Science Leadership.

Are you a passionate and engaging Science Teacher with a specialismin chemistry or physics?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the St Leonards Academy and we are looking for skilled and experienced Science teachers to join our team. For the right candidates, we can offer subject leadership roles or the opportunity to be a lead teacher. You would work with our existing science leadership team to development outstanding provision for our students. We can offer leadership training, a significant allowance, whole school opportunities and a supportive environment.The Science department prides itself on inspiring confidence in our students and colleagues anddelivering high quality, engaging and effective learning.We are open to the right candidate regardless of specialism.

The successful candidate will be:

• A dynamic, inspirational and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations in your own classroom
• Fully committed to learning, high-quality teaching and raising standards of all students
• Passionate about your subject; able to inspire and motivate students and staff
• Committed to ensuring all students reach their potential
• Able to recognise opportunities and face challenges, whilst maintaining your sense of humour and care for young people
• Capable of promoting partnerships and collaborative working

What the school offers its staff

We truly value the experience,dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity Giving

As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.

Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.

At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun – an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests.

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The Job Description outlines the key duties/responsibilities, these include but are not limited to: Conduct feasibility assessments of new sponsored studies, provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious research information, identifying risks and obstacles to the successful set up and delivery of each new study Communicate with internal and external research stakeholders including pharmaceutical companies, clinical research network (CRN), senior clinical researchers, internal RFL support department staff and members of the R&D staff regarding setting up such research projects Provide specialist UK and EU regulatory knowledge across range of procedures, underpinned by regulatory knowledge (law), providing the knowledge of research regulations including ICH-GCP, Research Governance Framework that has been, acquired through degree or equivalent experience or training around research and trial management Advise on researchers on the submission and application procedures to Research Ethics Committees (RECs), National Institute Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio, Confidentiality Advisory Group (CAG), Health Research Authority (HRA) and other research sites Support the activities of the R&D Director and R&D Lead, deputising in their absence Support R&D lead with documents and assessments or reporting to SIRO/Caldicott Guardian, in relation to research activities

What skills and experience we're looking for

As we embark on the search for a Deputy Leader of Science, we are seeking an individual who shares our passion for creating a workplace that stands out. We want someone who will contribute to the vibrancy and success of The Cheadle Academy.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and skilled specialist who will inspire students to enjoy and thrive in all aspects of Science. The ideal candidate for this position will be self-motivated and ambitious, whilst remaining committed to working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels across the organisation. You will have experience of raising standards and supporting student progress.

What the school offers its staff

At The Cheadle Academy we provide an environment where students are encouraged to be curious learners, value their community, develop a pioneering spirit and work hard to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Cheadle Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safer recruitment practices and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are passionate about promoting British values, which is evident through our curriculum and the routines of our daily school life.

The Role and Department

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join our Post Award section within Research and Innovation Services (RIS). The Research Operations Post Award section is responsible for providing overarching support and quality assurance for research, knowledge exchange and expert services Post-Award finance-related activity, including financial management for live grants; provision of live grant information to grant holders and senior management; financial reporting to funders and other external bodies; and support in the management of studentships and grant administration.

You will have the following key responsibilities;

• Line manage a team of 5 Post Award Finance and Project Officers providing advice and guidance on University procedures and pastoral care.


• Provide training to new and existing staff members as appropriate and mentor team members to ensure a thorough understanding of university financial regulations, research related policies and external funders.


• Monitor and coordinate the performance and workload for the Post Award team, planning cover to ensure smooth service provision through peaks and troughs.


• Provide advice, and lead on, complex or high-risk awards.


• Provide a senior check, where appropriate, of the team's work to ensure accurate calculations and reporting. procedures and pastoral care.


• Develop and deliver training sessions to relevant university staff on Post-Award procedures.


• Contribute to the design, implementation and monitoring of new policies and quality standards, procedures and systems for the post award management of Durham's externally funded research activities to ensure effective working and continuous improvement.


• Actively participate in regional and national networks and working groups to represent Durham and share best practice across the sector in research project management, ensuring that Durham is actively engaged in relevant consultations and well positioned to understand and, where appropriate, influence funder policy.

The University is currently offering hybrid working, which means you will have flexibility around working arrangements. Currently you would need to come into the office a minimum of twice a week. You can work in the office on additional days of the week if you choose.

Further information about Durham's Research and Business activities can be found

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Love the processes of teaching and learning and are keen to continually develop their own skills;

Recognise that teaching can be a demanding job and react positively to those demands;

Will subscribe to the ethos of the Academy and be committed to get the very best from our students;

Take every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, to talk to students, model expected behaviours and build positive relationships;

Remain at the forefront of pedagogy, educational research and debate.

See themselves as having the potential to become senior school leaders of the future.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a number of excellent staff benefits for our employees. These include:

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

- Staff fitness class Wellbeing weeks

- We are partnered with Mulberry Multi Academy Trust in London (excellent CPD opportunities)

- We encourage and support tangible Leadership courses e.g. NPQ.

- 2 additional days added to October half term

- Benenden Healthcare

- Half day ‘special leave’ for every member of staff every year.

There is so much on offer for you at Bexhill Academy.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please see contact information details

The Role and Department

Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs, ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development.

Durham has ambitious plans to grow our institutional research income and recognise that to enable this we need to make significant investments in our research community and environment. We are established the Durham University Strategic Research Fund (SRF) in 2022 to offer our academics the chance to bid for substantial investments to be made into our research community through new appointments.

The Programme Manager will be the primary contact for the SRF, working closely with the Director of Research and Innovation Services (Research Development and Operations) to manage the fund and support the wider academic community in engaging with the opportunity and delivering the successful projects.

We are looking for a candidate with strong project management skills, with an ability to work with a diverse array of stakeholders, managing multiple projects and processes at any given time. We will expect the successful candidate to be very proactive, working to help identify ways to improve processes and better support our academic community to help ensure the success of the SRF.

The Programme Manager will be line managed by the Senior Strategic Project Manager, Research and Innovation Services. You will work alongside various teams within RIS, particularly the Research Development and Operations teams, and with other professional service directorates across Durham including (for example) HR, Finance and the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO).

There will also be an expectation that at time the Programme Manager will support other ongoing initiatives led by RIS, dependant on workload. This will be managed at the discretion of the Director of Research and Innovation Services.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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The Role and Department

Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs, ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development.

Durham has ambitious plans to grow our institutional research income and recognise that to enable this we need to make significant investments in our research community and environment. We are established the Durham University Strategic Research Fund (SRF) in 2022 to offer our academics the chance to bid for substantial investments to be made into our research community through new appointments.

The Programme Manager will be the primary contact for the SRF, working closely with the Director of Research and Innovation Services (Research Development and Operations) to manage the fund and support the wider academic community in engaging with the opportunity and delivering the successful projects. This will involve (for example);

• leading on all communications and development of materials related to the SRF;


• dealing with queries on the SRF and discussing suitability of early stage SRF ideas with applicants


• providing support to the decision-making panel (e.g. collating call documentation, disseminating paperwork, minuting meetings, collating feedback for applicants);


• providing costing support for all SRF proposals;


• supporting the development of Full Business Cases (including for example in areas such as risk management, financial sustainability and governance);


• liaising with Departments, Faculties and University Research Institutes to ensure approvals are in place for SRF proposals and awards;


• collaborating with other professional service directorates (such as Durham's Development and Alumni Relation Office, DARO) to explore cross-division opportunities (e.g. for match funding);


• managing post-award of SRF investments including reporting on progress and managing annual review meetings;


• supporting successful teams with delivery of their SRF awards including (for example) supporting queries relating to HR and recruitment of new staff.


• supporting the parallel "pre-SRF" process to identify early-stage ideas including (for example) highlighting the opportunity to the academic community, discussing ideas, managing the pitch event, building a pipeline of projects, and offering other general support.

We are looking for a candidate with strong project management skills, with an ability to work with a diverse array of stakeholders, managing multiple projects and processes at any given time. We will expect the successful candidate to be very proactive, working to help identify ways to improve processes and better support our academic community to help ensure the success of the SRF.

The Programme Manager will be line managed by the Senior Strategic Project Manager, Research and Innovation Services. You will work alongside various teams within RIS, particularly the Research Development and Operations teams, and with other professional service directorates across Durham including (for example) HR, Finance and the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO).

There will also be an expectation that at time the Programme Manager will support other ongoing initiatives led by RIS, dependant on workload. This will be managed at the discretion of the Director of Research and Innovation Services.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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You will liaise with study leads and sponsors for specific study protocols and procedures, creating databases for identification, tracking, recording and reporting of the patient pathway In collaboration with the research team leader, you will ensure that every study has a defined data management pathway You will assist research staff and clinicians to ensure protocols are accurately followed. You will transcribe/export data from medical records (paper or electronic) to case report forms (paper or electronic) as required by the study protocol You will assist in ensuring that protocol required tests/procedures are completed according to the schedule in the specific study protocol You will ensure that clinical study recruitment records are accurately maintained, and ensure safe filing and storage of study documentation and samples in accordance with regulatory requirements and research governance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Excellent subject knowledge in Science.

Good ICT skills and their application to the teaching of Science.

To be organized and able to maintain accurate records.

To be able to think and plan strategically and manage the classroom.

To be aware of educational developments in and around the subject.

To have the ability to reflect on your own practice

What the school offers its staff

At Bexhill Academy, we strive to create equal opportunities for all our students, ensuring that they have access to the best resources and support to thrive academically and personally. Our inclusive approach celebrates diversity, fostering an environment where students from all backgrounds can learn from one another and develop essential life skills such as empathy, tolerance, and respect. We provide a variety of academic pathways and personalized support systems, tailoring our educational approach to meet the unique needs and aspirations of each student. By nurturing their individual strengths and talents, we equip our students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Further details about the role



We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic leader, who is seeking to make a real, positive change to student outcomes in Science.The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, alongside an ability to set a vision, confidently nurture, and develop staff, so that children are inspired to love Science. You will lead a large, well-qualified staff in ‘state of the art’ facilities.

In return, we can offer an environment where you will gain whole school experience and learn much on your journey to senior leadership and headship.

Our school is unique, exciting and innovative – our philosophy is inclusive and founded on respect.If you feel this fits with your own value set and you have a track record of leading change, raising standards and you strive for excellence, then this might be just the role for you.

We aim to recruit staff who:

• Love the processes of teaching and learning and are keen to continually develop their own skills;
• Recognise that teaching can be a demanding job and react positively to those demands;
• Will subscribe to the ethos of the Academy and be committed to get the very best from our students;
• Take every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, to talk to students, model expected behaviours and build positive relationships;
• Remain at the forefront of pedagogy, educational research and debate.
• See themselves as having the potential to become senior school leaders of the future.



Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Excellent subject knowledge in Science. Good ICT skills and their application to the teaching of Science. To be organized and able to maintain accurate records. To be able to think and plan strategically and manage the classroom. To be aware of educational developments in and around the subject. To have the ability to reflect on your own practice.

What the school offers its staff

At Bexhill Academy, we strive to create equal opportunities for all our students, ensuring that they have access to the best resources and support to thrive academically and personally. Our inclusive approach celebrates diversity, fostering an environment where students from all backgrounds can learn from one another and develop essential life skills such as empathy, tolerance, and respect. We provide a variety of academic pathways and personalized support systems, tailoring our educational approach to meet the unique needs and aspirations of each student. By nurturing their individual strengths and talents, we equip our students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Further details about the role



We are looking to recruit a dynamic and outstanding teacher, to drive teaching and learning across the Science department. You will work alongside a passionate team of Science teachers who work tirelessly in the best interests of the students.In a modern and well equipped Science department.

On a day-to-day basis, you will work with the Head of Science, and the teaching and learning team, to support staff. Staff development is central to everything we do with a range of high quality CPD opportunities available both on site and at the Mulberry Trust in London.

In return, we can offer an environment where you will gain whole school experience and learn much on your career journey.

Our school is unique, exciting and innovative – our philosophy is inclusive and founded on respect.If you feel this fits with your own value set and you have a track record of leading change, raising standards and you strive for excellence, then this might be just the role for you.



Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Excellent subject knowledge in Science. Good ICT skills and their application to the teaching of Science. To be organized and able to maintain accurate records. To be able to think and plan strategically and manage the classroom. To be aware of educational developments in and around the subject. To have the ability to reflect on your own practice

What the school offers its staff

At Bexhill Academy, we strive to create equal opportunities for all our students, ensuring that they have access to the best resources and support to thrive academically and personally. Our inclusive approach celebrates diversity, fostering an environment where students from all backgrounds can learn from one another and develop essential life skills such as empathy, tolerance, and respect. We provide a variety of academic pathways and personalized support systems, tailoring our educational approach to meet the unique needs and aspirations of each student. By nurturing their individual strengths and talents, we equip our students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Further details about the role



This is a really exciting opportunity for a candidate to expand on their current career as Head of Science or indeed an aspirational ambitious Deputy Head of Science.

The successful candidate will require exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, alongside an ability to set a vision, confidently nurture, and develop staff so that children are inspired to love Science. You will lead a large, experienced team of well-qualified staff who believe in working collaboratively and creatively to provide innovative lessons that challenge and excite our students.

Additionally, you will have responsibility for one other whole school area. This will be discussed and negotiated at interview based on your individual strengths and aspirations. This is a real chance to shine and take your career to new heights.

In return, we can offer an environment where you will gain whole school experience and learn much on your career journey.



Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please see contact information details

The Role and Department

The Research Operations Team is part of Research and Innovation Services (RIS) and provides comprehensive support to academic and PSS colleagues across the lifecycle of a research project. The team comprises pre- and post-award services, consultancy support, and systems implementation and development. Support includes tailored financial and contractual advice and management to all researchers at Durham, from planning, costing, and pricing the initial proposal to ensuring that contracts and agreements are negotiated effectively and efficiently to ensuring robust financial management and compliance of awarded projects. Research Operations works alongside the various teams which make up the Research & Innovation Services and in partnership with Professional Support colleagues across the University to help facilitate research-related planning, reporting and development and to meet the needs of both the individual researcher and the wider institution.

As a Research Grants and Contracts Manager (RGCM) you will play a key role in supporting and developing externally funded research grant activity by providing high quality support and advice to academic staff in the preparation, submission and contractual negotiation of research grants and awards. You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team of RGCMs based in the central office but will also be expected to spend time in the academic departments you support to provide a key link role between the academic community and RIS.

The RGCM will be first point of contact for an academic wishing to apply for external research funding and will provide support and expert advice in a number of key activities including: identifying and disseminating funding opportunities, delivering training and information events, lay reviewing applications, project managing the submission process of the bid including responsibility for budget development and seeking internal approvals. Once awarded, and working closely with post-award colleagues, you will provide support to ensure timely acceptance of the award including contract negotiation and ensuring all ethical and due diligence checks are complete. It is essential that the RGCM is highly organised, pays close attention to detail, and has a pro-active approach to problem-solving. The capability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload is crucial. The ability to work across a number of concurrent projects at different stages of development is essential. A confident communicator, you will form close working relationships with the other members of the Operations Team, Research Development Team, Faculty Officials, Heads of Department, Directors of Research, Department Managers and other members of Professional Support Staff.

Dependent on experience, the successful applicant may need to work on campus for the majority of the time for the first three months.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is on the job description.

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