Total 5 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in ST5 1BT

‘Helping every person achieve things they never thought they could’

Science Technician

12 MONTH MATERNITY COVER

37 hours a week (Mon-Fri) Term Time plus 5 days

Grade D SCP 6-11 (Actual salary £20,459 - £22,245)

Post available for an immediate start

Little Lever School is one of the most improved schools in the country! The school has been on a rapid improvement journey since 2017 and was recently graded Good by OFSTED in March 2022. The systems and structures we have established, our clear expectations and relentless focus on our praise culture, routines and behaviour have created a positive environment where students can learn, and teachers can teach.

The school has continued to improve at pace and this is an exciting time to join Little Lever as we look to become an Outstanding school and continue to help every person achieve things they never thought they could!

Please visit our website to gather a flavour of what we are all about!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate looking for an opportunity to work within an established Science department. The chosen candidate must have strong organisation and communication skills alongside an awareness of health and safety rules and regulations. You will be responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient technical support for our wonderful science team, ensuring all relevant health and safety instructions are followed.

Our school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We will also undertake social media checks prior to interview, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application forms and further details are available to download from the school website www.little-lever.bolton.sch.uk. Completed applications should be returned to the Principal, Mr D Mckeon via recruitment@little-lever.bolton.sch.uk

Closing date for applications & shortlisting: 4pm Wednesday 6th November 2024

Applications may close early if sufficient applications are received

Job Description
Person Specification
Application Form

What skills and experience we're looking for

First and foremost, we are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious, hardworking classroom practitioner who has the ability to inspire students to love the subject and achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will be able to teach Biology to GCSE and A Level, including the possibility of Year 13 for experienced teachers.

If youare able tomotivate all students to achieve or exceed their target grades, if you are passionate about Physics teaching, have an interest in being at thecutting edgeand are driven to ensure students receive the best possible experience, then this job is for you.

What the school offers its staff

You will be joining an excellentScience faculty that has a relentless focus on raising achievement.This is an exciting opportunity for anECTor an experienced teacher. All ourECTs are well supported by an excellent induction programme.

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

We are looking for a teacher of Science to join our successful department here at CCSC. We encourage applications from ECTs, recently qualified teachers or experienced members of staff who are looking for opportunities in a proactive, positive and success-driven environment.

What the school offers its staff

Chesterton Community Sports College is an exciting school to work in with a dynamic, enthusiastic team of teachers. We are the lead school of Collective Vision Trust and have an excellent reputation in the area for developing teachers and leaders of the future.

We are an oversubscribed school with a record of excellent progress and results. We have a warm and friendly learning environment with a hard working ethos and both staff and pupils strive, ‘To be the best they can be.’

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

Senior Lecturer in Computer Science (Digital Forensics),
Education and Scholarship

Grade 9
Salary range £57,696 - £66,857
Full time, indefinite


The Opportunity
The School of Computer Science and Mathematics offers a successful range of BSc, Integrated Masters and MSc programmes in Computer Science, Data Science and Mathematics, including various specialisms at BSc and MSc level. Enhancing Keele’s strength in Forensic Science, a BSc in Computer Science (Digital Forensics) was added to our portfolio in autumn 2023, and we are seeking to appoint a teaching-focused academic who will have a key role in leading and delivering this programme.

We invite applications from talented and enthusiastic experts in Digital Forensics who are passionate about delivering excellent teaching and student support. The ideal candidate will have a background in Computer Science, significant experience in designing, delivering and assessing taught modules and individual student projects in Higher Education, with a specific focus on Digital Forensics, as well as experience in programme design and academic administration. An established track record of obtaining funding or publishing results in relation to scholarship activities would further strengthen the application. However, we will also consider applicants who have acquired their experience outside academia.

The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Discounts at University catering outlets with Keele Card

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.


The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Daniel Reidenbach, d.reidenbach@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 28th April 2024
Interviews will be held on: 17th May 2024

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Directorate of Research, Innovation & Engagement

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to innovative research, higher education, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £134 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at http://www.keele.ac.uk.

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join the Research Development team in Keele University Directorate of Research, Innovation and Engagement (RIE). The Research Development Team supports researchers in identifying and responding to funding opportunities to support their research.

You will be part of the Research Development Team, within the Research and Innovation Support (RaISE) team, tasked with driving high-quality external funding applications and proactively supporting delivery of the University’s ambition to increase the quality and volume of its research and secure the funding to do so. You will support the Senior Research Development Managers in implementing the institutional Research and Innovation Strategy by providing high-quality support to academics in developing research funding proposals. You will provide proactive and reactive guidance on funding opportunities to stimulate research grant development. You will project manage the proposal development process, working closely and in a coordinated way with academic and professional services colleagues.

You will hold a degree and will have relevant experience in supporting development of research. You will also bring to the role a firm understanding of the landscape of research funding in the UK and excellent organisation and project management skills.

For further information about the role and the opportunity for an informal discussion, please contact Dr Rachel Blundred, Senior Research Development Manager on r.m.blundred@keele.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 14 January 2024

Interviews will be held on: 29 January 2024

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