Total 29 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Somerset, TA5 1UF

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.

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.

Face to Face Social Market Research Interviewer - Mobile, with travel up to 30 miles

Have you ever wondered where statistics like "36% of Britons think the government should reduce income tax" come from?

As a Social Market Research Interviewer, you will be interviewing members of the public, mostly in their homes. You will be provided a device to ask for their opinions on a wide range of subjects, and record their responses. We work on behalf of all kinds of different clients, from government bodies to public sector organisations. The results of your data gathering will support improving public services, shape governmental & corporate policies, and influence public policy across the UK.

We regularly recruit throughout the UK, if you are over 18, personable & confident when meeting new people, have a vehicle & a valid UK driving licence, and want to earn money whilst impacting public policy - then this is the role for you!

£15.12* per hour (£13.50 per hour + £1.62 holiday pay) outside London, a £500 joiner bonus**, plus travel expenses - and the opportunity to earn even more as your experience grows.

£18.15* per hour (£16.20 per hour + £1.95 holiday pay) when you live within the M25 in London, a £500 joiner bonus**, plus travel expenses - and the opportunity to earn even more as your experience grows.

You will get to speak to a wide variety of people each day and a key part of the role is being personable, showing people why spending a little bit of their time to take part is worthwhile.

Some assignments will be very local to you; some assignments will require travel of up to 30 miles, occasionally more.

We will provide you with comprehensive fully-paid training to set you up for success in the role; our dedicated training team will support you in-person during your first day in the field and remain available throughout your time with us.

*To begin with you will be paid by the hour, once you are fully trained and performing well you will be paid by results. You'll likely earn more this way, where you are being paid for every successful interview that you complete, along with other bonuses and incentives.

**New joiner Bonus is paid when an Interviewer is still active 12 weeks after starting in field, actively taking new work and has completed at least one assignment.

About the Role

This is a flexible customer service, market research or sales role so you'll have some control over when you work, although we ask you to commit to at least 16-20 hours per week - across afternoons, evenings and weekends. The nature of research in people's homes means we are more successful in the evenings & weekends. Beyond this flex your time around other commitments like childcare, caring, or other employments.

You will be knocking on people's doors to secure participation and we provide comprehensive training to help you be more successful. We make engaging our Participants easier by writing to them in advance; and when you meet with people, you can also make appointments that works for the Participant and you. You give people the chance to have their say and influence public policy, and sometimes they are offered an incentive to take part in the research.

You'll be assigned to a large area, you could have to travel up to 30 miles to reach certain postcodes, sometimes further. Mileage is always paid. In most cases you'll need access to a car, or another vehicle, if you are applying for a role in London, there's other ways to get around.

If you like what you've seen, please apply below; you will be invited to a Microsoft Teams interview within a few days.

Benefits

• Fully-paid induction training
• 12.07% holiday pay on hours worked (equivalent to 20 days vacation, if working full time)
• Pension scheme
• Assistance Program
• Regional Events, i.e., Roadshows & Coffee Mornings
• Insurance cover

Essential Skills

• The use of a car is mandatory
• No experience is necessary and full training will be given
• Successful applicants will need to complete a DBS, identity, Employment and Right to Work checks
• Interviewers are required to use a handheld device, and therefore electronic device literacy is important
• Applicants must be over 18
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, without sponsorship
• Applicants must be willing to travel up to 30 miles
• Interviewers work as part of a team across geographic regions

Desirable Skills

• Experience in sales is advantageous, but not necessary
• An outgoing personality, with confidence to speak with new people and build report quickly

Plus recruitment allowance & TLR 2.1 £3,214 (gross, per annum) Permanent 1.0 FTE TMS/UPS Plus various Company Benefits
Are you looking for exciting and rewarding career progression? At Worle Community School we are on an improvement journey - we are looking for staff to join our team and help us work towards our goals. We are delighted to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Lead Teacher of Science to join our high achieving, successful and dedicated team on a permanent basis from September 2024. This is a TLR position, which also comes with a recruitment allowance as we are committed to finding the best people to work with us. The specific responsibilities will be agreed with the successful applicant, but it will be for one of the following areas: Teaching and Learning Assessment and Progress Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 The successful applicant will be expected to teach across KS3 to KS4 and work closely with the Head of Science to develop educational provision within Science. The role will also require working collaboratively with Science colleagues across Trust on a range of projects, including Assessment. We expect the successful applicant to demonstrate a clear understanding of how to deliver the Science curriculum and raise the standards and achievement of our students.As part of this role, you will; Plan teaching to achieve progression in students’ learning. Set tasks, including homework, which challenge students and ensure a high level of interest. Identifying the needs of individuals and groups within the class, taking note of individual education plans and the requirements of the code of practice, tailoring the teaching to take account of their identified needs. What you will need to succeed; Qualified Teacher Status. A passion for your subject area. An ability to teach across a range of students of different ages and abilities. As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts. Healthshield - A fully funded Healthcare Scheme which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback. Discounted nursery fees at our Academy pre schools. CPD opportunities both internally & externally. A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues. About The Priory Learning Trust: TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds. At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools. We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background. TPLT is also a successful Training School Alliance. This has been a great foundation on which to build for excellence. We know that this key focus on staff development will deliver exciting and effective learning to our children and young people. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. The Priory Learning 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 paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Please see the following links to our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and Recruitment and Selection policy. Closing Date: 30 April 2024 Proposed Interview Date: TBC Proposed Start Date: 01 September 2024

Mathematics Lead Practitioner
Salary: L2 - L5
(PLEASE NOTE: An additional Recruitment & Retention Allowance of up to £3000 will be considered, based on experience and for the right candidate.)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership as a Lead Practitioner of Mathematics. This post would suit colleagues who want to progress to leadership, but remain focussed on teaching mathematics.
We are looking for an exceptional teacher of Mathematics with a passion for engaging and motivating students to excel in the subject. The successful candidate will also be skilled in motivating other teachers of Mathematics to improve their practice.
The right candidate will have a track record of excellent feedback from students, parents and colleagues and of exceeding national expectations for progress with your classes. You will be a teacher who continually seeks to improve and perfect the learning in your own classroom and has experience of supporting colleagues to make similar improvements.
Writhlington School is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership Trust (MNSP). The Trust has 32 schools in BANES, Bristol, Somerset and North Somerset and is one of the most successful Multi-Academy Trusts in the South West.
The Trust has a reputation in the South West for excellence in school improvement, staff development and exceptional student outcomes. As a Lead Practitioner for Mathematics you will be an integral part of this improvement team, working with the Director of Mathematics to enhance teaching and learning in Mathematics within your own department and the other Maths departments within a small hub of local secondary schools. You will be called upon to share your expertise and experience with colleagues, both in your home school and within other schools in the hub, and to work intensively with some specific colleagues to support the development of their practice.
Writhlington School is a good school with a strong reputation of putting the needs of our students at the heart of what we do. Recent academic outcomes have been strong and competitive, indicating excellence in teaching and learning. This also reflects our strength in relation to pastoral care as excellent outcomes are an indicator of happy, healthy and safe students.
The school values of Respect, Resilience, Ambition, Kindness, Confidence and Success enable our students to develop as future leaders in the community and further afield. Our consistent expectations on behaviour, attendance and the wish for our students to be ambassadors for our school are all driven through our values.
Writhlington School benefits from well resourced modern purpose built buildings, we offer both staff and students opportunities to get involved outside the classroom through a wide and varied range of extra-curricular activities, including a Combined Cadet Force, our world famous Orchid club, trips to Rome, Iceland, France, Belgium and many other trip and activities. Please see our website for more information.
This is the opportunity you have been looking for to take the next step in your career whilst staying focussed on what you most love about the job: Getting the very best out of students in the classroom.
What you can expect from Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership:
● A collaborative and energetic leadership team who are passionate about improving the life chances of students
● A high standard of induction into each team within the Trust; you will receive high quality CPD
● Working with Curriculum Leaders who are committed to curriculum innovation and consistently seeking to provide inspiring teaching within their departments
● Excellent opportunities for your professional development and an opportunity to network with colleagues
Applying for this post:
If you are interested in this post please apply using the application form and include, as your supporting statement, a letter of application (equivalent to no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing the following:
1) How your experience to date has prepared you for this post
2) Giving examples of where you have had supported colleagues to improve their practice
3) The personal qualities you believe are necessary to be successful in this role
If you would like to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking and supportive school environment, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please contact Nathan Marshall, Operations Manager if you would like further information
Writhlington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Somerset Studio School is a unique and small specialist Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics school with students' pastoral care, educational needs and personal future aspirations at its very heart. We have a small team of 20 staff and just 137 students on roll, aged 14 to 19 years and we serve the communities of Radstock, Frome, Midsomer Norton and surrounding villages.
Somerset Studio School needs a very particular kind of staff. As with all educators, they need to have a heartfelt commitment to challenging and supporting students to be the best they can be - however; they also need to be committed to 14 to 19 Education with an emphasis on developing young peoples’ skills through a predominantly applied learning curriculum, ready for employment. For example, at Sixth Form we offer Healthcare Science, Education and Engineering T Levels - full time level 3 courses with work placements, worth three A Levels, developing the workforce of the future, whilst securing outstanding life chances for our students.
Working in this relatively small school environment, staff need to be resilient, adaptable and to exhibit high levels of emotional literacy and initiative. These skills and attributes are key to all of this - a strong community bound by professional behaviours, particularly honesty and self-reflection. Together, our staff, our students, their parents & carers, will collaborate to fulfill the school’s unique vision and ethos. Risk-taking and creativity, within the boundaries of the Trust’s expectations, are encouraged in order to meet children’s needs in this ever-changing world.
Somerset Studio School is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership and located on a large modern campus that benefits from exceptional facilities and a Community Sports Centre. The school is committed to supporting staff in their professional development and working collaboratively within and beyond the Trust to drive towards the goal of consistently refined pedagogy and practice with a student centred mindset - the result, the best possible life chances for our students.This role is pivotal to the mission of the school. Science is the largest department and with the empathises on development of employability skills, practical work and supporting children with it furthers our core values.Purpose of JobTo provide a first class technical support service to the science department and to develop teaching resources which encourage students to engage with science and Somerset Studio School. Principal Accountabilities and StandardsLead and manage Health and Safety for the Science Department
Keep up to date with external legislation and internal policy, ensuring adherence at all times
Ensure laboratories are equipped/stocked to meet the needs of the department
Maintain laboratories and equipment in good clean working order
Procure and develop resources that enhance and enthuse learning
Equip classrooms with teaching resource ready for use in lessons
Assist with practical demonstrations in lessons
Working positively with students, within the expectations of the school’s mission
Maintain a well organised, tidy and user friendly environment
Develop systems to manage resources efficiently
Procure best value for money resources
Provide administrative and technical support to the department
Maintain accurate and precise records
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Support in the auditing, resourcing and implementation of T Levels in Healthcare Science and/or Science
Maintain H&S compliance for equipment, chemicals and consumables: identifying hazards, developing and applying risk assessments
Managing the process of the BANES H&S audit for the department
Implement safe working procedures to meet all internal policy and external legislation
Maintain Health and Safety records, including COSHH, CLEAPPSMore information within the job description linked belowThis list is intended as a guide and is not exhaustive. The post holder is expected to be flexible and adaptable.
Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Certificate is required for this post prior to commencement.Salary Grade 3 scale 5-7 ( Actual salary £10,913.85-£11,282.60)Number of inset days to work: 5 days Term time only