Total 46 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Sheffield, S9 1EH

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and training

Essential:

• Degree in science or a relevant equivalent (2:1 degree as a minimum is desirable)

• Qualified teacher status

Desirable:

• Relevant professional development relating to knowledge-based curriculum

Skills and knowledge

Essential:

• Highly effective communication skills

• Able to use / learn and adopt traditional pedagogical approaches

• Clear commitment to and understanding of child protection matters

• Exceptional subject knowledge and knowledge of the National Curriculum

• Knowledge of current initiatives relating to achievement and inclusion

Desirable:

• Ability to deliver broader subjects for example design technology, photography, design

• Knowledge of relevant GCSE or A Level syllabus and assessment

Experience

Essential:

• Teaching science to a full range of age and ability within a secondary school

• Track record as a successful classroom practitioner across the secondary school age and ability range

Desirable:

• Exam board examiner

• A level teaching

• Evidence of strong pupil outcomes and examination success, especially for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils

Personal qualities

Essential:

• Clear understanding of working effectively with the leadership team

• Proven record of being transparent, approachable, and accountable

• High expectations which motivate and challenge pupils

• Ability to receive and act on feedback

• Strong attention to detail

• Aligned to values of our trust and schools

What the school offers its staff

Reasons to join Mercia School:

•Outstanding School - Mercia is one of a small number of schools that is graded as outstanding. You will have access to sector-leading practice

•Team - You will join an ambitious, talented and positive team of leaders and staff.

•Support - Leaders and teachers have fantastic initial and on-going support to fulfil their roles. Senior Leaders work hard to support teachers and ensure their time is protected.

•Exceptional behaviour - Pupils at Mercia behave impeccably. We believe teachers should be able to teach and pupils should have an appetite to learn. Our centralised and consistent behaviour systems improve wellbeing for all.

•Workload - We remove all unnecessary tasks that take time away from supporting pupil learning. We have reduced data and administration tasks. Teachers have lower contact ratios compared to most schools, so they have more time to prepare great lessons. Teacher time is focussed on teaching and supporting pupils throughout the day.

•Time - We have a longer school day which is designed to support pupils and staff. Within this time all pupils receive great lessons, access a full enrichment programme and undertake homework in assisted 'self -study

•Professional Development - All staff receive an exceptional induction, and consistent on-going support and CPD. You will work alongside exceptional colleagues.

•High retention - Staff retention is high as staff are happy and proud of their school. They have a good work life balance and have a sense of belonging. We are all driven and motivated by our mission.

•Family Dining - Family dining is special. We all eat together as a family and collectively show gratitude to our community. Teachers are catered for free of charge.

•Enrichment - Teachers teach and lead pupils in their areas of interest or expertise outside of the 'normal' curriculum. Teachers offer sport, STEM, music, drama, the arts and much more. Strong relationships are built and forged in these moments.

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.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see attached recruitment information pack.

What the school offers its staff

Please see attached recruitment information pack.

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.

Job Title: Long-Term Science Teacher (Supply)Location: Sheffield
Start date: September
Pay rate: Competitive, based on experience

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher to join our team on a long-term supply basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective science lessons to students across Key Stages 3 and 4. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to make a positive impact on students' learning and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality science lessons that cater to the needs of all students.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and share best practices in teaching and learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and attainment.
• Participate in school events, meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching science at the secondary level.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for science education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This role is expected to last until January 2025, but there is a possibility of an extension.

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We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, University of Sheffield for a highly motivated Research Technician, with experience in (bio)process development and/or biomanufacturing and laboratory management. On a project funded by CEPI, you will work as an integral member of the team building on our prior work and developing an end-to-end automated, continuous, compact, multi-product mRNA process-in-a-box: the RNAboxTM.

You will use your organisational, laboratory management, communication and technical skills to provide essential support to our team, led by Dr Zoltan Kis and Professor Mark Dickman, research activities and play a key role ensuring research projects are delivered to defined milestones.
You will preferably possess a good honours level degree or Higher National Diploma in a relevant scientific field, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with key awareness in the functioning of the research laboratory environment. Experimental wet-lab skills, organisational skills, thorough documentation and teamwork skills are essential.

Benefits of the position include:
● 38 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
● Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
● A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
● A highly competitive pension scheme.
● Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
● A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
● An inclusive and diverse workplace.
● A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.
Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

You will be based in the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering within the Kis Research Group. Our interdisciplinary school is leading scientific exploration and engineering expertise in sustainability solutions, biomedical innovation, and advanced materials. We address crucial issues such as climate change, energy poverty, affordable medicine, sustainable agriculture and green manufacturing. Our internationally renowned research is supported through funding from government and industrial sources in the UK and the rest of the globe. More information about our research can be found on our website: School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering | CMBE | The University of Sheffield

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently looking to recruit a Curriculum Leader of Enterprise and Computer Science.

The successful candidate will lead a strong department with an excellent team of staff. Applicants should be outstanding teachers who are passionate about the subject and have proven ability to raise levels of progress and attainment, with pupils of all abilities, in both key stages.

You will be a dynamic, talented, and enthusiastic professional who can lead the Enterprise and Computer Science team. You will have a proven track record of securing successful student outcomes and creating a culture of learning where every pupil can achieve to, and beyond, their potential. You will be an outstanding teacher, and leader of learning, who also has experience in developing the potential of other teachers. Leading a dedicated, hardworking, and supportive team, you will make a substantial contribution to the strategic development of the department and the school.

What the school offers its staff

Please see attached recruitment information pack,

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

Please see attached recruitment information pack.

What the school offers its staff

Please see attached recruitment information pack.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you hard working? Resilient? Do you have a great sense of humour? Do you want a role that may vary from day to day, bringing unique challenges and rewards? Can you work under pressure and to deadlines? Are you an excellent practitioner? Be able to work as part of a team? Then we want you!

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic teacher to work within our secondary section preferably a specialist in Science. We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking teacher who will be able to continue the work driving up standards towards good and outstanding.

We are looking for a teacher who can:

• Deliver a curriculum with highly skilled differentiation anda strong focus on pupil engagement and creativity.
• Show dedication and patience in working with pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
• Show commitment to understanding and improving the life circumstances of all our pupils.
• Be an excellent team worker.
• Deliver outstanding provision to raise the attainment and achievement of our pupils.
• Have high aspirations for all of our pupils.
• The ability to assess the progress of learning, keep accurate assessment data and the potential to analyse the data.

• Rise to the physical and emotional challenges of teaching students who are disaffected with education.
• Help our students make accelerated progress towards national expectations in all subjects.

You would work in a class with small group sizes. Many of our students also have underlying Special Educational Needs, and an understanding of some of the key features will be beneficial. We are looking for someone who is adaptable and enjoys the daily excitement of working in a challenging environment. No two days are the same. You will need to be a good team player, but confident to work on your own initiative.

What the school offers its staff

Excellent career opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you hard working? Resilient? Do you have a great sense of humour? Do you want a role that may vary from day to day, bringing unique challenges and rewards? Can you work under pressure and to deadlines? Are you an excellent practitioner? Be able to work as part of a team? Then we want you!

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic teacher to work within our secondary section preferably a specialist in Mathematics. We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking teacher who will be able to continue the work driving up standards towards good and outstanding.

We are looking for a teacher who can:

• Deliver a curriculum with highly skilled differentiation anda strong focus on pupil engagement and creativity.
• Show dedication and patience in working with pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
• Show commitment to understanding and improving the life circumstances of all our pupils.
• Be an excellent team worker.
• Deliver outstanding provision to raise the attainment and achievement of our pupils.
• Have high aspirations for all of our pupils.
• The ability to assess the progress of learning, keep accurate assessment data and the potential to analyse the data.

• Rise to the physical and emotional challenges of teaching students who are disaffected with education.
• Help our students make accelerated progress towards national expectations in all subjects.

You would work in a class with small group sizes. Many of our students also have underlying Special Educational Needs, and an understanding of some of the key features will be beneficial. We are looking for someone who is adaptable and enjoys the daily excitement of working in a challenging environment. No two days are the same. You will need to be a good team player, but confident to work on your own initiative.

What the school offers its staff

Excellent career opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Science (Biology).

You will work alongside Principal Jessica Stevenson, the Curriculum Director and UTC staff to develop a centre of excellence focusing on Health Science / Sports Science and Computing. Together under the direction of the Curriculum Director you will support the delivery of a range of qualifications from GCSEs, L3 technical vocational qualifications in Applied Science. Specific qualifications can be found in the curriculum information sheet found on the UTC website. The ability to teach Biology at GCSE and A Level is essential. For the right candidate opportunities are available to teach science aspects within the Health specialisms. There may be opportunities for part-time working.

You will be a highly skilled practitioner who understands the challenges of educating 13-19 year olds in an employer led technology rich environment. Effective partnership working is absolutely critical to the UTC’s success. We also welcome applications from newly qualified teachers who have the skills and attributes to develop their expertise within our unique environment.

We are looking for engaging and inspirational individuals. Resilient, driven and focused who will help establish a pioneering institution at the heart of the Sheffield City Region and its communities.

What the school offers its staff

Westfield HealthLocal Authority Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Commitment to safeguarding

We are an employer who values equality and diversity and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting policies and procedures.

Applications are invited for a Research Associate in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. You will be working with Professor Mark Fox, on Integrated Quantum Networks (IQN) Hub supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Applicants should have a strong background in semiconductor physics, quantum optics, photonics and have completed or be in the final stages of a PhD.

We are one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

To find out what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work, watch this short film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LblLk18zmo, and follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information.

Inspired by the human brain, neuromorphic computing aims to tackle the growing energy demand of AI-based systems. We have an exciting opportunity to join the School of Computer Science as part of an interdisciplinary team developing the next-generation computing hardware based on nanoscale magnetic systems. We are recruiting a Research Associate to join an EPSRC-funded project that aims to explore how different systems with complementary properties can be combined to overcome current limitations. To do this we will develop digital twins of experimental magnetic devices, which will be used to evaluate computational properties and train heterogeneous networks of devices applied on challenging real-world tasks. Successful candidates will contribute to groundbreaking research with the potential to significantly reduce the energy consumption of AI systems and accelerate advancements in the field.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of machine learning and materials science. We are looking for someone with a strong interest in developing novel, unconventional computing systems to tackle complex machine learning tasks at low energy. You should hold a PhD, or be close to submitting, in a science or engineering discipline with a particular background in either machine learning or computational modelling. Experience with Python (or similar) programming and engineering mathematics would be advantageous.

In this role you will:
● Design digital twins and evaluate the computation performance of spintronic neuromorphic systems using novel machine learning techniques (neural ordinary and stochastic differential equations).
● Collaborate with researchers in the Department of Materials Science and at other project partners to train models of physical systems and of networks of these devices.
● Disseminate your research through talks and publications in international journals and conferences.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

To find out what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work, watch this short film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LblLk18zmo, and follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information.

The successful candidate will be able to work across both the governance and delivery teams to: Contribute to ensuring Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust and Primary Care in Sheffield are able to meet NIHR High level objectives. Undertake capacity and capability checks, ensuring necessary governance standards for research are being adhered to Administer the research passport scheme and advise on the contractual requirements for NHS and non-NHS staff Provide training and advice to researchers on the use of EDGE and IRAS Contribute to the ongoing maintenance of departmental SOPs Undertake quality checks and produce internal reports using EDGE, ODP and Excel Develop effective working relationship with clinicians, sponsors, research managers, delivery staff, clinical and non-clinical support departments, colleagues in the Yorkshire & Humber Regional Research Delivery Network.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to join the Functional Materials research group in the Schools of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, in partnership with our industrial sponsor KAVX Ltd.

You will work closely with KAVX to understand the factors that are limiting existing and next generation dielectric materials and develop approaches which increase their performance in multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs).

We are seeking candidates who hold (or are close to completion of) a PhD in materials science, electrical engineering, chemistry or physics, with knowledge in defect chemistry of oxides and expertise in solid state characterisation (e.g. X-ray diffraction, SEM, and electrical testing). Experience in computational methods to determine device or material responses is also desirable.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

To find out what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work, watch this short film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LblLk18zmo, and follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you hard working? Resilient? Do you have a great sense of humour? Do you want a role that may vary from day to day, bringing unique challenges and rewards? Can you work under pressure and to deadlines? Are you an excellent practitioner? Be able to work as part of a team? Then we want you!

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic teacher to work within our secondary section preferably a specialist in Mathematics. We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking teacher who will be able to continue the work driving up standards towards good and outstanding.

We are looking for a teacher who can:

• Deliver a curriculum with highly skilled differentiation anda strong focus on pupil engagement and creativity.
• Show dedication and patience in working with pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
• Show commitment to understanding and improving the life circumstances of all our pupils.
• Be an excellent team worker.
• Deliver outstanding provision to raise the attainment and achievement of our pupils.
• Have high aspirations for all of our pupils.
• The ability to assess the progress of learning, keep accurate assessment data and the potential to analyse the data.

• Rise to the physical and emotional challenges of teaching students who are disaffected with education.
• Help our students make accelerated progress towards national expectations in all subjects.

You would work in a class with small group sizes. Many of our students also have underlying Special Educational Needs, and an understanding of some of the key features will be beneficial. We are looking for someone who is adaptable and enjoys the daily excitement of working in a challenging environment. No two days are the same. You will need to be a good team player, but confident to work on your own initiative.

What the school offers its staff

Excellent career opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.