Total 11 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Gillingham, ME8 0WG

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for January 2025, an enthusiastic, well-qualified TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS to join a strong department in a vibrant and supportive school. Maths is a very popular A Level choice with 3 or 4 groups in both Years 12 and 13, including Further Maths groups. An ability to teach Computer Science would be an advantage. At Key Stage 4 students have the opportunity to study Statistics and Further Maths as part of our enrichment programme.

Gillingham School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

What the school offers its staff

An excellent induction programme exists for all colleagues who join our school and are entitled to rich professional learning and ongoing professional development. High quality research informed professional development is a professional entitlement for all colleagues. Located in an attractive rural setting but with good travel links (e.g. Bath, Exeter, Salisbury), Gillingham is an ambitious, popular school which offers excellent resources, outstanding facilities and a happy working environment.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and will require the disclosure of any criminal convictions. Gillingham School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for January 2025, an enthusiastic, well-qualified TEACHER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE to join a strong department in a vibrant and supportive school. Computer Science is taught by an enthusiastic and specialist team who embrace new challenges to build upon the department’s popularity with pupils. We are proud of the diverse curriculum that caters for the wide interests of our ambitious students. An ability to teach Maths would be an advantage. Our departmental curriculum includes courses in both GCSE Computer Science and a Technical Award in Interactive Media at KS4, along with A Level Computer Science and a Level 3 BTEC in Information Technology in the Sixth Form.

Gillingham School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

What the school offers its staff

An excellent induction programme exists for all colleagues who join our school and are entitled to rich professional learning and ongoing professional development. High quality research informed professional development is a professional entitlement for all colleagues. Located in an attractive rural setting but with good travel links (e.g. Bath, Exeter, Salisbury), Gillingham is an ambitious, popular school which offers excellent resources, outstanding facilities and a happy working environment.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and will require the disclosure of any criminal convictions. Gillingham School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science who can deliver high-quality learning opportunities for our students across this key curriculum area. You will be joining a very passionate and effective team of 5 teachers and leaders who work collaboratively to implement a digital IB curriculum with carefully planned interdisciplinary links with other departments.

We’d like to hear from candidates who are:

• An excellent teacher who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge
• Able to maintain a positive growth mindset despite challenges they may face
• Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential
• Energetic and have a can-do attitude
• Confident and has strong career aspirations
• Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy
• Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject
• Committed to accessing the support from the Trust to improve their digital skills in preparation for becoming Level 1 Certified Google Educators

If you are looking for a new challenge in an exceptional new Academy we look forward to hearing from you!

What the school offers its staff

The Science team is part of Turing College (STEM subjects) and works closely with all other departments, particularly Maths, PE and Technology to ensure they deliver a highly ambitious, global curriculum with cross-curricular links.

What we are offering:

• A salary commensurate with the profile of the post
• Bespoke CPD with mentoring and coaching opportunities
• The opportunity to work laterally across a number of Leigh Academies Trust schools to benchmark best practice and to be involved in teaching and learning innovation

Further details about the role

If you have any queries regarding the role or the application process, please contact Rachel Cribben (Recruitment Advisor) on rachel.cribben@latrust.org.uk or 01643 412 258.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust, consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Including online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

The HSSW team report to the Biomedical Scientists who are responsible operationally for the Biochemistry Laboratory service. Duties include stock control of reagents, analyser maintenance, processing quality control samples and external quality assurance material. Working to standard operating procedures at all times. Performing manual testing procedures. Entering test results on to the laboratory information system Assisting with UKAS accreditation Dealing politely and effectively with phone calls,. Liaising with company engineers and other service users.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for aLead Practitioner - Sciencefor January 2025and warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers who are passionate about science and have a proven track record of exceptional outcomes at GCSE and A Level.

You will be joining a very passionate and effective team of teachers and leaders who work collaboratively to implement a digital IB curriculum with carefully planned interdisciplinary links with other departments.

We’d like to hear from candidates who are:

• An excellent leader who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge within the science remit
• Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential
• Energetic and have a can-do attitude
• Confident and has strong career aspirations
• Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy
• Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject

What the school offers its staff

The Science team is part of Turing College (STEM subjects) and works closely with all other departments, particularly Maths, PE and Technology to ensure they deliver a highly ambitious, global curriculum with cross-curricular links.

We have an impressive Science department with state-of-the-art laboratories which are completely facilitated with all the practical equipment a scientist could dream of!

Further details about the role

If you have any queries regarding the role or the application process, please contact Rachel Cribben (Recruitment Advisor) on rachel.cribben@latrust.org.uk or 01643 412 258.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust, consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Including online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science who can deliver high-quality learning opportunities for our students across this key curriculum area. You will be joining a very passionate and effective team of 5 teachers and leaders who work collaboratively to implement a digital IB curriculum with carefully planned interdisciplinary links with other departments.

We’d like to hear from candidates who are:

• An excellent teacher who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge
• Able to maintain a positive growth mindset despite challenges they may face
• Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential
• Energetic and have a can-do attitude
• Confident and has strong career aspirations
• Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy
• Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject
• Committed to accessing the support from the Trust to improve their digital skills in preparation for becoming Level 1 Certified Google Educators

If you are looking for a new challenge in an exceptional new Academy we look forward to hearing from you!

What the school offers its staff

The Science team is part of Turing College (STEM subjects) and works closely with all other departments, particularly Maths, PE and Technology to ensure they deliver a highly ambitious, global curriculum with cross-curricular links.

What we are offering:

• A salary commensurate with the profile of the post
• Bespoke CPD with mentoring and coaching opportunities
• The opportunity to work laterally across a number of Leigh Academies Trust schools to benchmark best practice and to be involved in teaching and learning innovation

Further details about the role

If you have any queries regarding the role or the application process, please contact Rachel Cribben (Recruitment Advisor) on rachel.cribben@latrust.org.uk or 01643 412 258.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust, consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Including online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate educator with a flair for Science? We're seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Teacher to join our successful Trust and contribute to our mission of raising the standards of education for our students.

In this full-time, permanent role, you'll be based at Brompton Academy, a highly oversubscribed secondary school serving the local community of Medway. As part of our Trust-wide environment, you'll experience open management that fosters growth and collaboration.

What the school offers its staff

At Brompton Academy, we extend a very warm welcome to all. Our Principal, along with a dedicated and passionate team of professionals, is committed to 'Transforming Lives Through Learning'. We aim to create a caring, supportive, and aspirational learning environment, guided by our REACH values of Resilience, Equality, Aspiration, Community, and Happiness.

We believe setting high expectations is central to our students' success, academically and personally. Our extensive careers programme, integrated into lessons and complemented by regular events, equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to plan for and achieve their desired futures.

Join us in offering a broad and balanced curriculum designed to meet the needs of today's students and prepare them for tomorrow's challenges and opportunities. Through a one-to-one iPad scheme and high-quality teaching, we provide the foundations for great learning in each classroom. Our extensive extra-curricular offer provides ample opportunities for students to explore their interests and talents, ensuring an enjoyable experience at Brompton Academy.

If you're ready to make a difference and shape the future of our students, join our team of dedicated professionals. Recruitment incentives are available for the right person. Explore the many employee benefits and opportunities for growth on our website: https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/ to find out more about Brompton Academy, please visit https://www.bromptonacademy.org.uk/

Further details about the role

HOW TO APPLY

Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role. CVs will not be accepted. Please send your application to recruitment@universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk

We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.

Deadline for applications:Noon on Thursday 12th September 2024.

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Kent 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. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.

Job purpose The Learning and Development Lead will lead on the development, co-ordination, and delivery of a range of L&D interventions that support the delivery of the MCH People strategy including: Operational delivery of the L&D service including: o Design, delivery and management of corporate, clinical, and local induction. o Ensuring statutory and mandatory training is designed and delivered efficiently and in a way that promotes safety for staff, and patients, and maintains compliance. o Procurement of all training to ensure compliance with standing financial procedures and quality provision that meets the needs of services/pillars. o Line management of the L&D team o Leading the annual learning/training needs analysis for non-statutory and mandatory courses o Maintain and review the learning and development policy. o Maintain and review the PDR policy and compliance. o Supporting the recruitment and development of apprenticeships within the organisation. Monitors delegated L&D related budgets ensuring risks are escalated to the HR Director Management of apprenticeship the apprenticeship levy including: o Supporting managers with the recruitment and ongoing management of apprentices o Maximising the apprenticeship levy funding o Procurement and quality assurance of training providers o Acting as a liaison between providers and employees when necessary Leadership Programmes: o Support the design, delivery and commissioning of leadership and management programme. o Co-ordination of the NHS Staff Survey working closely with HR Business Partners and ESR lead Lead the staff flu vaccination campaign with the Deputy Director of Nursing Role requirement and person specification Criteria Essential Qualifications, training, knowledge, and experience Degree in education/learning and development or equivalent experience Highly specialist in-depth knowledge of L&D including apprenticeship programmes, commissioning of training and development relevant to the health and social care sector. Experience of managing complex projects with conflicting demands and deadlines Working knowledge of procurement procedures and SBS to commission new training providers, raise POs and pay invoices. Communication skills Ability to prepare and produce highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information in a concise manner for dissemination to a broad range of stakeholders. Work in collaboration with key stakeholders to build and maintain working partnerships including HR colleagues, staff, managers, union bodies, Health Education England, training providers, Universities, and other external agencies. Present to wide ranging audiences on a range of L&D programmes and projects. Ability to negotiate with external organisations, for example, training providers Analytical and judgemental skills Analyse complex issues and make recommendations on a range of options, for example, training needs analysis results, staff survey results, usage of apprenticeship levy monies and other budgets. Identifies risks relating to L&D projects and makes recommendations for their resolution. Lead procurement exercises for a range of L&D programmes ensuring best value for money Planning and organisational skills Plan and organise a complex range of activities that will require adjustment and flexibility e.g. L&D programmes, staff survey, staff flu vaccination programme. Run procurement exercises in-line with financial and procurement legislation. Lead on the annual training needs analysis Physical skills Standard keyboard skills Responsibility for patient care Has incidental contact with patients/clients but would provide non-clinical advice when and where necessary Responsibility for policy and service development Proposes policies that impact on own area of work and beyond e.g. learning and development, PDR policy Financial and physical resources Monitors L&D budgets Contributes to forecasting of L&D budgets Human resources Manages L&D team e.g. appraisal, recruitment, development planning, performance management. Provides an advisory service to managers and staff on L&OD Responsible for the delivery of the L&D service Information resources Occasional requirements to create reports e.g. training trends, training needs analysis, budget monitoring Research and development Undertakes surveys and research as necessary to own work Freedom to Act Able to work autonomously guided by principles and organisational/occupational policies and regulation. Provides specialist advice to managers and staff on L&OD matters Effort factors Physical - Combination of sitting, standing walking - light physical effort. Mental work pattern unpredictable e.g. managing team, covering facilitation, frequent requirement for concentrations to write reports, procurement specifications, budget monitoring. Emotional occasional exposure to emotional circumstances e.g. managing team performance, feeding back learner progress, facilitating difficult conversations. Working conditions exposure to unpleasant working conditions is rare

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate educator with a flair for science? We're seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Teacher to join our successful Trust and contribute to our mission of raising the standards of education for our students.

In this full-time, permanent role, you'll be based at Brompton Academy, a highly oversubscribed secondary school serving the local community of Medway. As part of our Trust-wide environment, you'll experience open management that fosters growth and collaboration.

At Brompton Academy, we extend a very warm welcome to all. Our Principal, along with a dedicated and passionate team of professionals, is committed to 'Transforming Lives Through Learning'. We aim to create a caring, supportive, and aspirational learning environment, guided by our REACH values of Resilience, Equality, Aspiration, Community, and Happiness.

We believe setting high expectations is central to our students' success, academically and personally. Our extensive careers programme, integrated into lessons and complemented by regular events, equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to plan for and achieve their desired futures.

Join us in offering a broad and balanced curriculum designed to meet the needs of today's students and prepare them for tomorrow's challenges and opportunities. Through a one-to-one iPad scheme and high-quality teaching, we provide the foundations for great learning in each classroom. Our extensive extracurricular offer provides ample opportunities for students to explore their interests and talents, ensuring an enjoyable experience at Brompton Academy.



What the school offers its staff



The successful applicant will be coming to a multi-academy trust-wide supportive learning environment, characterised by open management, and in the knowledge that they will enjoy the full support and care of the pragmatic (and down to earth) leadership team. We have a dynamic, innovative team of professional staff who want to make a difference to the lives, aspirations, and opportunities of our young people. We would encourage applicants to visit the UKAT website to view the many employee benefits on offer: https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/careers-with-ukat

Brompton Academy is an extremely popular oversubscribed academy with a 400+ Adult learner education programme. We have fantastic new buildings, with outstanding facilities, and Apple technologies for all, enabling us to enhance and support cutting edge learning strategies required for continuous improvement. Brompton Academy is proud of its comprehensive website and would encourage applicants to visit for further information: http://www.bromptonacademy.org.uk



Further details about the role

How to apply

Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification, and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role.CVs will not be accepted.

We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.



Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Kent 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. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.

Will assist in the management of research projects providing the necessary support so that studies can be set up and conducted safely, efficiently according to the required standards & targets Assist in the delivery of recruitment targets in line with the contractual agreements, agreed time lines Open and manage allocated projects, set timescales and resolve problems. This includes management of the set up process Take responsibility for all areas of practice relating to the conduct of clinical trials and research studies Maintain accurate records of portfolio activities Under supervision, report, address, help to resolve any breaches and protocol deviations. Report Adverse Events (AEs) using appropriate procedures, including the expedited reporting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSARs) Prepare/assist with preparation of patient documentation for research-related treatment clinics, complete accurate records of patient care, maintain source data and Case Report Forms and all other trial documents in a manner conducive to audit

Will assist in the management of research projects providing the necessary support so that studies can be set up and conducted safely, efficiently according to the required standards & targets Assist in the delivery of recruitment targets in line with the contractual agreements, agreed time lines Open and manage allocated projects, set timescales and resolve problems. This includes management of the set up process Take responsibility for all areas of practice relating to the conduct of clinical trials and research studies Maintain accurate records of portfolio activities Under supervision, report, address, help to resolve any breaches and protocol deviations. Report Adverse Events (AEs) using appropriate procedures, including the expedited reporting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSARs) Prepare/assist with preparation of patient documentation for research-related treatment clinics, complete accurate records of patient care, maintain source data and Case Report Forms and all other trial documents in a manner conducive to audit