Total 8 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Wolverhampton, WV1 1SH

What skills and experience we're looking for

We need a passionate Teacher of Science with a desire to inspire this passion into our pupils. Your skills will include:

• Being a good/outstanding classroom practitioner with a good understanding of how children learn;
• Having a proven track record of raising attainment through their teaching and learning;
• Possessing a passion to make a difference in pupils’ lives and showing a commitment to school improvement.

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Notice: Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Are you an ambitious Gastroenterology trainee looking for your next challenge?

Do you want to study towards a postgraduate degree (MD or PhD)?

Are you interested in a period out of programme to undertake research under the supervision of a team of Gastroenterologists with an extensive track record of successful research?

Would you like to learn advanced clinical skills in IBD?

The post holder will be required to undertake a leading role in a major research project in the areas of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Bile Acid Diarrhoea and Colorectal Cancer. The role will be supported by the Royal Wolverhampton Gastroenterology Academic Unit led by Professor Matt Brookes and Professor Helen Steed. They will receive supervision from Dr Phil Harvey and Dr Aditi Kumar. The research project will be tailored to the interest of the successful applicant, but will entail a combination of project design, experimental work, data analysis and reporting the results in peer-reviewed journals.Collaboration with other academic teams in the UK along with the pharmaceutical industry is likely. As part of a clinical gastroenterology unit, a close interaction with clinician’s guarantees good exposure to clinical experience as part of a wider clinical unit.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to enhance research skills and clinical experience in a busy and innovative unit. Clinical service and development opportunities will be tailored to the needs of the successful candidate but is expected to focus on developing advanced skills in IBD. Opportunities include endoscopy training, Dye spray, capsule endoscopy and IBD clinics such as routine follow-up, joint obstetric and joint surgical clinics. Our unit is also a JAG Accredited National Training Centre for Endoscopy running around 30 training courses annually and is also a tertiary referral centre for complex endoscopic procedures. There is no on call work associated with this post.

Research time will be predominantly:

· planning/carrying out research in accordance with the project design and delegation of duties

· generating the results and interpreting their implications

· writing progress reports and preparing results for publication and dissemination via presentations and peer-reviewed journals

· presenting research findings to colleagues and at conferences

· registering and completing a post-graduate degree (MD/PhD)





The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

· To plan and carry out research in accordance with the project design and delegation of duties.

· To generate and display the results and interpret their physical implications

· To write progress reports and prepare results for publication and dissemination via presentations and peer-reviewed journals

· To present research findings to colleagues and at conferences

· To register for a post-graduate degree (MD/PhD)

· To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings

· Liaise, as appropriate, with industrial partners

· To develop contacts and research collaborations within the Department/Division/Faculty and wider academic community in order to further the project aims

· The post holder may also be asked to carry out teaching duties or to collaborate in other departmental research projects.

· To comply with relevant College policies, including financial regulations, equal opportunities, promoting race equality, health and safety policy, information systems security policy, intellectual property rights and register of interest policies.



The post holder will possess good interpersonal skills, be patient focused and able to demonstrate a willingness to learn. In return we can provide:
• Excellent opportunities and support to develop research and clinical skills

· Opportunities to work with a highly skilled team of professionals

· Access to an excellent post graduate medical centre with comprehensive library facilities

· Highly motivated working environment with record of achievement


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

• Science Teacher - KS3 and KS4
• January 2025 Start
• 1-term contract, with the opportunity to go permanent
• Wolverhampton-based Secondary school - Ofsted rated 'Good'
• 5 days a week

We are working in partnership with a Secondary school in Wolverhampton who are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Science Teacher to join their team in January 2025. This is a full-time and long-term role for the term with the potential of going permanent.

You will have an opportunity to work in a community-led, inclusive Secondary School in Wolverhampton, who have excellent and supportive SLT and HOD.
They have brilliant facilities, great staff morale and have recently received a 'Good' in their latest Ofsted report.

Due to this being a long-term role, full teaching responsibilities will be required, including planning and marking. You must be a qualified teacher (ECTs are welcome to apply) and have recent experience teaching Science at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Your new role

• Delivering engaging and creative Science lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Planning and preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback.
• Contributing to the development of the department's curriculum.
• Participating in extracurricular activities such as sports clubs and school trips.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. ECT's welcome to apply.
• Bachelor's degree in Science or related field.
• Recent experience teaching Science at secondary school level.
• Strong behaviour/classroom management.
• The ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 01902 429867.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Teacher of Computer Science Needed in Walsall, West Midlands.

Start date: October 2024 - Ongoing

TeacherActive is proud to be working in partnership with a mainstream secondary school based in East Birmingham that is part of a reputable academy trust. The school prides itself on providing the best education for its students.

The full-time (5 days per week) role starts in October 2024 and the school is looking to interview immediately. Your role is to help students achieve excellent results in Computing, whilst applying a positive and enthusiastic approach. The successful candidate would be working across the curriculum at mainly KS3/ KS4 level but would also be expected to have an understanding of the KS5 curriculum enough to cover where needs be.

The Senior Leadership Team and the Head of Department will offer excellent support and will provide an encouraging and supportive environment.

TeacherActive has a long-standing relationship with the school and a proven track record in delivering the right candidate for each role.

Applicants need to have the following:

• QTS with ICT/Computing Specialism is desired
• Experience teaching ICT up to at least KS4
• Excellent classroom management
• A real desire to make a positive difference to the pupils that you work with
• Instructors are also encouraged to apply as well as educators working towards QTLS.

Newly Qualified Teachers are also encouraged to apply.

All our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance.

To apply please contact Secondary Consultant Ben on 0121 200 3224 or alternatively email at ben.frankland@teacheractive.com

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Are you an ambitious Gastroenterology trainee looking for your next challenge?

Do you want to study towards a postgraduate degree (MD or PhD)?

Are you interested in a period out of programme to undertake research under the supervision of a team of Gastroenterologists with an extensive track record of successful research?

Would you like to learn advanced clinical skills in IBD?

The post holder will be required to undertake a leading role in a major research project in the areas of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Bile Acid Diarrhoea and Colorectal Cancer. The role will be supported by the Royal Wolverhampton Gastroenterology Academic Unit led by Professor Matt Brookes and Professor Helen Steed. They will receive supervision from Dr Phil Harvey and Dr Aditi Kumar. The research project will be tailored to the interest of the successful applicant, but will entail a combination of project design, experimental work, data analysis and reporting the results in peer-reviewed journals.Collaboration with other academic teams in the UK along with the pharmaceutical industry is likely. As part of a clinical gastroenterology unit, a close interaction with clinician’s guarantees good exposure to clinical experience as part of a wider clinical unit.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to enhance research skills and clinical experience in a busy and innovative unit. Clinical service and development opportunities will be tailored to the needs of the successful candidate but is expected to focus on developing advanced skills in IBD. Opportunities include endoscopy training, Dye spray, capsule endoscopy and IBD clinics such as routine follow-up, joint obstetric and joint surgical clinics. Our unit is also a JAG Accredited National Training Centre for Endoscopy running around 30 training courses annually and is also a tertiary referral centre for complex endoscopic procedures. There is no on call work associated with this post.

Research time will be predominantly:

· planning/carrying out research in accordance with the project design and delegation of duties

· generating the results and interpreting their implications

· writing progress reports and preparing results for publication and dissemination via presentations and peer-reviewed journals

· presenting research findings to colleagues and at conferences

· registering and completing a post-graduate degree (MD/PhD)





The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

· To plan and carry out research in accordance with the project design and delegation of duties.

· To generate and display the results and interpret their physical implications

· To write progress reports and prepare results for publication and dissemination via presentations and peer-reviewed journals

· To present research findings to colleagues and at conferences

· To register for a post-graduate degree (MD/PhD)

· To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings

· Liaise, as appropriate, with industrial partners

· To develop contacts and research collaborations within the Department/Division/Faculty and wider academic community in order to further the project aims

· The post holder may also be asked to carry out teaching duties or to collaborate in other departmental research projects.

· To comply with relevant College policies, including financial regulations, equal opportunities, promoting race equality, health and safety policy, information systems security policy, intellectual property rights and register of interest policies.



The post holder will possess good interpersonal skills, be patient focused and able to demonstrate a willingness to learn. In return we can provide:
• Excellent opportunities and support to develop research and clinical skills

· Opportunities to work with a highly skilled team of professionals

· Access to an excellent post graduate medical centre with comprehensive library facilities

· Highly motivated working environment with record of achievement


This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

Vacancy for Teacher of Science

January 2025 or sooner if possible

Permanent, Full time

MPR/UPR £30,000 - £46,525 pay award pending

Wombourne High School are recruiting for a Teacher of Science to start January 2025 or sooner if possible.

We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands.

We are looking to appoint a talented professional with very good subject knowledge and a clear understanding of effective and engaging teaching and learning to join our capable and supportive Science Department.At Wombourne High School we highly value personal attributes of hard work, positivity and kindness, and we are looking for staff who can model these values.

Within the Trust each school retains its own separate identity, but all members are totally committed to working together to ensure that each of our students receive the best possible education. An independent style of education where students are consistently challenged to be the best that they can be.

Wombourne High School has an excellent reputation for staff development and the Trust dimension gives real opportunities for teachers to share ideas and learn. We welcome applications from well-organised and inspirational teachers who are driven by the desire to offer elite educational experiences to all students.You should have high expectations of students, and self, displaying energy and enthusiasm in and out of the classroom and contribute to the school’s overall success.

Applications are welcomed from newly qualified as well as more experienced professionals who possess the necessary drive and commitment to work with our students to contribute to the continued improvement of the school.

Closing date:16th September 2024, 12 noon

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews due to take place:To be confirmed

What the school offers its staff

We are an ambitious and supportive school, committed to providing all our students with the best possible education. We are proud of our team of dedicated staff who provide an inspiring, structured and supportive learning environment, in which every student is challenged to realise their full potential and encouraged to be ambitious for their futures. We believe that everyone has potential: our commitment is to help each young person to make the most of their abilities and to achieve their goals.

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.

Are you a Science Teacher, Biology Teacher, Chemistry Teacher or Physics Teacher currently in a long-term position?Are you leaving a permanent position in August and looking into supply options?
Are you looking for a new position in September, either on a temporary or permanent basis?
Your new role
I am currently working with a number of secondary schools in Wolverhampton, Walsall and Dudley who are looking into the new academic year, and with that, the gaps in their timetable.

With September fast approaching, are you open to hearing about Science teaching opportunities either on a temporary interim, fixed term-contract or permanent contract?
If yes, please either click 'apply now' at the bottom to submit an up-to-date CV or email to receive the most relevant job opportunities.

What you'll need to succeed

• You need to have QTS or equivalent
• You will need to have recent experience within a classroom setting in the last 2 years and be up-to-date with the curriculum.
• You will need to be a creative and positive teacher who is able to embrace new surroundings and situations, whilst demonstrating a professional manor at all times.
• You will have strong classroom management skills, with the ability to adapt to unfamiliar plans and timetables.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid to scale from day one of the assignment and will also be working in a successful department, therefore learning from others and developing your own skills and experience. You will have a dedicated Hays Consultant who will support you and you will also join our Hays Refer a Friend Scheme where you could be entitled to receiving £350 in high street vouchers.
What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new school
This school is an OFSTED rated 'good' school which was commended for creating an inclusive and purposeful environment.
The school aims to instil a strong work ethic in their students, encouraging them to always work to the best of the ability and reward students for this hard work. The staff are well supported by SLT and have an experienced Headteacher who has been in their role for the last 5 years. In this time, there has been a strong commitment to provide the best support and opportunities for students and put an emphasis on the well-being of both their staff and students.
The school is located just outside of Walsall Town centre, making it easily accessible by both car and public transport.
Due to the interim, the school requires Science cover for the term. Starting February.


Your new role
This would be a full-time role 5 days a week, acting on a temporary basis. The role would require an experienced science teacher who is able to deliver engaging lessons to help the students' progress towards their goals and help reach their full potential, whilst furthering your experience and developing your teaching skills.
As well as delivering science lessons, you would also be required to keep track of students' progress and provide a positive environment, whilst also engaging with other faculty members to maintain standards within the school.
What you\'ll need to succeed
Do you have a passion for work and are you looking for an exciting new role within a Walsall school preparing and delivering science lessons to students in years 7 to 11?
If you possess a QTS or QTLS or you have just completed your PGCE and have previous experience teaching science within a Secondary Education environment, this may be the role for you.
What you\'ll get in return
At Hays, we strive to offer you a personal service, and you will work closely with your own specialist consultant who truly listens to your requirements.
You will be paid a competitive daily rate and will be fully supported by department members and SLT.
As well as being passionate about its students, this school also values the well-being of its employees, providing you with a supportive work environment. Along with support from the school, you will also receive full support from your Hays consultant throughout your employment journey.
If you know of any secondary teachers in and around the West Midlands that are suitable for this role, then refer a friend to Hays Education, and we\'ll reward you with £250 gift vouchers to spend on the high street.


What you need to do now
If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn\'t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk