Total 37 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Somerset, Somerset, TA1 4DY

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bridgwater College Academy are looking for an outstanding classroom teacher, or an ECT with the potential to become outstanding, to join our dynamic and expanding Science department, covering KS3 and KS4 core Science and KS4 Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

You will have experience teaching across KS3 and KS4, a passion for Science, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

You will also need to have good behaviour management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate students in order to raise standards and maximise their potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Academy, where putting students first is a fundamental part of our culture. We strongly believe that positive outcomes for our students come from the professionalism, commitment and passion for excellence displayed by our staff.

What we offer:

• 20% non-contact time for all teaching staff
• Employee Rewards scheme – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
• A Trust wide leadership competencies framework
• A professional leadership development coach
• A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy
• Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and driven through The Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 6th October 2024.

What the school offers its staff

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme.

Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bridgwater College Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Academy, where putting students first is part of our fundamental culture. We strongly believe that positive outcomes for our students come from the professionalism, commitment and passion for excellence displayed by our staff.

We are looking for an outstanding classroom teacher to deliver Computer Science to our secondary school pupils. You will need to have the ability to inspire and develop both staff and students in order to raise standards and maximise potential.

What we offer:

• Employee Rewards scheme – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
• A Trust wide leadership competencies framework
• 20% non-contact time for teaching staff
• A professional leadership development coach
• A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy
• Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and driven through The Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression
• Generous local government pension scheme.

We welcome visits to the school and will endeavour to share some of the ways we support and value our staff here at the Academy and more widely within the Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust.

We hope you can join us in making a significant contribution to narrowing the gap in achievement for our students and enabling young people to feel the exhilaration of going ‘beyond their best’.

Please note although we are seeking a full-time colleague, applications for a job share will also be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and dedicated team and to play a key role in the further development of this provision at our inclusive academy.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 6th October 2024.

What the school offers its staff

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bridgwater College Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Candidates will need to demonstrate they are:

• An outstanding teacher (or an ECT aspiring to be outstanding)
• Able to consistently teach inspirational lessons and have good subject knowledge
• Organised and have excellent communication skills
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic – able to deliver results

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.
• The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Have a passion for all aspects of Science teaching
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to celebrate and promote high quality teaching and learning
• Have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and school
• Be able to build relationships
• Have a positive approach
• Have a real interest in educational issues, approaches and alternatives from around the world
• Be proactive and motivated
• Use resources, intellect, creativity and innovation to be successful
• Be able to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning
• Be a team player who will go the extra mile to support students and who will enjoy the opportunities of this role

What the school offers its staff

King Arthur’s School was built in 1958 and is based in the Somerset town of Wincanton. We serve the local community across the area including surrounding villages in Dorset and Somerset. On the 1st April 2019King Arthur’s School become an academy and joined SAST. Serving students from the local community and surrounding Dorset and Somerset villages,King Arthur’s hasbeen supported by SAST prior to joining, and has close links with all SAST schools.

We are a small secondary school and this helps us to develop a special family atmosphere within our school community, where every student feels cared for and valued. Every child really does matter and all children are known by all staff. Students thrive and succeed in our positive, caring and respectful environment.

Our special culture and ethos focus on high achievement both personally and academically. We want all students to be the best that they can be in respect of their academic achievement and personal growth. We also want them to develop a strong sense of belonging. This comes through their significant contribution to our school community, as well as benefitting from it.

Our goal is to see every student within our school community succeed and achieve their individual best. We aim to support and nurture students to develop confidence and resilience through a wide range of learning and enrichment activities.We continually emphasise high expectations and remind students that there are no limits to what they can achieve, if they have the right mindset.

We believe firmly in opportunity and achievement for all and we are proud to provide an education that aims to equip all students with the self-belief, knowledge, skills and understanding to fit easily and actively into a rapidly changing society.

Our journey of school improvement is well under way and we are all committed to the rapid development of our school. We have already seen huge improvements in outcomes for our young people and growth in our staff. Our improvement priorities currently include: improving the quality of teaching, securing high levels of challenge, and raising pupils’ attainment and progress; enhancing parental engagement to best support our young people in their educational journey; improve standards of behaviour and foster a positive culture that promotes learning; ensure pupils and staff have a rich, positive experience of school and are well-looked after.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role will include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to day basis. SAST 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 meet the person specification and is subject to an enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Candidates will need to demonstrate they are:

• An outstanding teacher (or an ECT aspiring to be outstanding)
• Able to consistently teach inspirational lessons and have good subject knowledge
• Organised and have excellent communication skills
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic – able to deliver results

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.
• The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We are currently recruiting for Skilled/Indentured Skilled workers to work on site at our offices in Yeovil. The role will involve Repair & Overhaul (R&O) of Life Support Aerospace equipment, in accordance with Manufacturing Instructions, Specifications and Customer/Regulator Requirements, working within an empowered team environment to meet delivery requirements and reporting directly to the Team Lead.

The position of R&O Mechanical Fitter / Tester holds the following responsibilities: -

• Repair & Overhaul of product to engineering drawings and instructions
• Mechanical fitting and testing of Life Support equipment
• OCQ - Operator Control of Quality (i.e. Stamping to confirm quality of assemblies are to Customer standards).
• To achieve on time delivery by ensuring work is completed on time and to the required

standard

• Interpreting engineering drawings, following the process layout and documentation

procedures

• Working effectively in a lean environment.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Engineering Apprenticeship (Desirable but not Essential)
• Knowledge of Mechanical Assembly/Fitting/Testing/Machining
• High standard of Health & Safety
• Adhering to Company Processes & Procedures
• Working in a Customer-focused environment and achieving targets
• Working with Designers and Engineers

Attributes/Skills Required:

• The position requires the applicant to have an understanding of Aerospace practice

and the significance of the safety critical work undertaken

• PC literate
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• The applicant should be able to display essential skills in the adherence to Health &

Safety standards at all times, teamwork, flexibility and the ability to use initiative

• Continuous Improvement
• Any further training requirements will be provided:- PC skills, Manual Handling,

5 S's, Lean (KanBans, Line Side Stock, etc.) and general Health & Safety

This position is subject to meeting the eligibility conditions of export control licenses and technical assistant agreements.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our client is committed to a diverse workforce.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Full BPSS* Screening (*Baseline Personnel Security Standard), including proof of Legal Right to Work, Criminal Records Check, i.e. UK DBS and Drugs

Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

English, Maths and Science Tutor Opportunity - 1:1, Clevedon

Prospero Teaching is looking for English, Maths and Science Tutors to deliver bespoke tuition packages on a 1:1 basis to secondary-aged young people that are currently without a school placement.

The Opportunity

This English, Maths and Science Tutor role is perfect for someone looking to step away from the classroom and make a difference to the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners. The successful tutor must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in KS3 or KS4 pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels.

At Prospero Teaching it is our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We are looking for English, Maths and Science Tutor who are eager to work with children and young people with a variety of learning needs with a creative, flexible and holistic approach to raise attainment and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

Contract/Position Details:
- Location - Within the community or pupils' home.
- Position - English, Maths and Science Tutor
- Type of work - Contract
- Start date - ASAP
- Duration - Until the pupil can reintegrate into a new school placement
- End date (if applicable) - Ongoing
- Contract type - Temporary
- Full-time/part-time - Part time (15 hours per week, per student)
- Minimum rate of pay - £27+ per hour
- Hours - Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the family

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the English, Maths and Science Tutor:
- QTS or equivalent
- Possess UK classroom teaching experience
- Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
- Have experience working with SEND or disengaged pupils

To be eligible for this role, the potential 1:1 Primary Outreach Tutor must:
- Hold the right to work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child-related references.

Apply Now

To find out more or apply for this English, Maths and Science Tutor position, please send your CV

English, Maths and Science Tutor Opportunity - 1:1, Weston-Super-Mare

Prospero Teaching is looking for English, Maths and Science Tutors to deliver bespoke tuition packages on a 1:1 basis to secondary-aged young people that are currently without a school placement.

The Opportunity

This English, Maths and Science Tutor role is perfect for someone looking to step away from the classroom and make a difference to the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners. The successful tutor must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in KS3 or KS4 pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels.

At Prospero Teaching it is our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We are looking for English, Maths and Science Tutor who are eager to work with children and young people with a variety of learning needs with a creative, flexible and holistic approach to raise attainment and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

Contract/Position Details:
- Location - Within the community or pupils' home.
- Position - English, Maths and Science Tutor
- Type of work - Contract
- Start date - ASAP
- Duration - Until the pupil can reintegrate into a new school placement
- End date (if applicable) - Ongoing
- Contract type - Temporary
- Full-time/part-time - Part time (15 hours per week, per student)
- Minimum rate of pay - £27+ per hour
- Hours - Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the family

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the English, Maths and Science Tutor:
- QTS or equivalent
- Possess UK classroom teaching experience
- Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
- Have experience working with SEND or disengaged pupils

To be eligible for this role, the potential 1:1 Outreach Tutor must:
- Hold the right to work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child-related references.

Apply Now

To find out more or apply for this English, Maths and Science Tutor position, please send your CV

What skills and experience we're looking for

Candidates will need to demonstrate they are:

• An outstanding teacher (or an ECT aspiring to be outstanding)
• Able to consistently teach inspirational lessons and have good subject knowledge
• Organised and have excellent communication skills
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic – able to deliver results

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.
• The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

What skills and experience we're looking for





• We would welcome your application if you are:
• Passionate about teaching Science and aspire for Preston School to be GREAT
• Ambitious and have high expectations, in order to engage and enthuse students to learn
• Committed to the education of all young people with the knowledge and experience to teach across
• The whole range of age and ability (11- 16)
• An excellent team member with the capacity to lead and develop the department
• Committed to continually improving as a teacher and as a leader of learning
• An NQT or more experienced teacher





What the school offers its staff

We are a Business & Enterprise Academy that aspires to embody our strapline of ‘Bringing Learning to Life & Life to Learning’ for every student every day. We place a large emphasis on the development of character and personality of our students, alongside a relentless drive for improving progress in all of the subjects that they study. We aim to be GREAT in everything that we do.

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



Candidates will need to demonstrate they are:



• An outstanding teacher (or an ECT aspiring to be outstanding)
• Able to consistently teach inspirational lessons and have good subject knowledge
• Organised and have excellent communication skills
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic – able to deliver results




What the school offers its staff



We can offer you:



• The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.
• The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.



• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.














Commitment to safeguarding

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Post: Science Technician
Contract type: 37 hours per week, permanent, term time only, plus all INSET days.
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 5-6, £20,190-£20,528 (actual) based on £23,500-£23,893 FTE
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-4, Friday 8-3:30.
Job share applications are welcome. Led by the Senior Science Technician and with the support of the wider Science curriculum leaders, this role offers the opportunity to join a large, experienced, professional and friendly team who are committed to offering fantastic opportunities to all students in this core subject.
Joining our existing Science Technician the successful candidate can expect to support student learning in lessons by setting up practical lessons, dispensing and disposing of chemicals safely, offering advice as necessary and being on hand to support in-lesson should the need arise. The successful candidate must be confident to work in and around our students. The successful candidate will have a willingness to learn and develop and full support and training will be given.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate who is proactive, committed to the continuous improvement of processes and who will work with accuracy, care and commitment to their profession.
We welcome applications from those who have existing experience working as a Technician but equally welcome those wishing to commence their scientific technical career with us.

What skills and experience we're looking for



What we are looking for:

Hans Price Academy in Weston super Mare are currently seeking a qualified Teacher of Science to join their supportive and talented team. With a wide range of previous teaching experience, the science department are always looking for new ways in which we can deliver an inspiring and engaging curriculum. Timetabled and protected shared planning, ensures that all members of the team are supported in delivering our curriculum effectively regardless of prior experience.

Using a multitude of shared resources and online platforms the department strives to deliver consistently amazing outcomes for our students.



What the school offers its staff



About the Cabot Learning Federation:

The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, thirteen primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision, two alternative provision schools and three SEMH special schools.

CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We are proud to be part of diverse communities in the region and celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds of our students. We aim to develop a curriculum that is responsive to our pupil’s needs and reflects their diverse interests and backgrounds.



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.

Your new company

Hays are working with a school based in South Warwickshire, close to Stratford-upon-Avon. With a GOOD Ofsted rating, this school are passionate about providing students with exceptional skills, attitudes and qualifications in preparation for early adulthood. Students are taught to respect and achieve their highest standard, allowing them to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and confidence.

Your new role

In your new role at this GOOD South Warwickshire school, you will be teaching science to KS3 and KS4 students in typical class sizes of 20-30 students. This is a full-time job, working on a supply basis. You will need to contribute to the safeguarding, welfare and personal care of students, acting as an effective role model. By ensuring this, you will contribute to the mission and values of the school. As this job is to work on a supply basis, you will not be required to carry out full teaching responsibilities, however, it would be preferred, should the school require you to do so at times. This would include planning and delivering engaging lessons and marking work. There is also a potential for this job to become a permanent position.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to be a qualified teacher, with experience of teaching science to KS3 and KS4 students. By acting as a team player, as well as a leader, you will inspire those around you to succeed. You must be committed to upholding and improving standards, with a great commitment to safeguarding. The needs of SEN students must be understood, to enable you to positively impact their learning and development.

What you'll get in return

Supply (better work-life balance)
Holiday pay
Pension
Referral scheme £350* after 20 days
Weekly pay
Potential to become a permanent position.


What you need to do now

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