Total 203 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Manchester, M20 4BX

• Start date: ASAP
• Full-time and long-term position
• Teaching all 3 Sciences at KS3 & KS4
  We are working in partnership with an 11-16 secondary school in Salford who are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Science Teacher to join their team for the new academic year. This is a full-time and long-term job. Due to this being a long-term job, full teaching responsibilities will be required, including planning and marking.
  
  Job Description
  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 science/STEM clubs and school trips.
  
  Requirements
  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.
  Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members
  
  If you are interested in this role, contact Abbie Albison at Hays Education by applying via this website or email
  
  **Hays Education are currently recruiting Qualified Secondary Teachers for several long term/permanent teaching roles around Greater Manchester. Refer a Friend/Colleague and Hays can issue £350 vouchers for every successful appointment.
  
  We look forward to hearing from you!

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We are looking for a highly motivated nurse, interested in helping to improve patient treatment outcomes for patients affected by lymphoma. Research nursing is an exciting and developing role, supported through the R&I division with a good education and development package in place to ensure that staff reach their potential.

This post presents an excellent opportunity to join the establishing and Lymphoma Research team with a varied portfolio of early and late clinical trials.

Central to this role is the responsibility of assessing and managing the care pathways including the delivery of all specified treatments for participants in research within a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities of the post include the co-ordination of the trial protocols and support for patient affected by lymphoma.

A background in oncology, flexibility in working, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience in clinical research and/or haematological malignancies would be desirable.

This advert is currently for a 12-month fixed contract as a maternity cover with a view to extend at the end of the post according to staffing at the time. This will be a band 5- 6 progression post. Competencies to be achieved for progression from band 5 to 6 will be focused on research delivery in oncology. This will include training sessions and work-based assessment.

As a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN), you will be providing patient-centred insights to the research delivery team by supporting both the patients and the team through all aspects of clinical research of the Lymphoma portfolio.

You will be involved in every stage of the portfolio activities including feasibility reviews and set-up of and new trials. Patient recruitment and management is a key part of the role, including the administration of complex treatment regimes. You will be supporting team with data query resolution and reviewing protocol amendments.

You will be required to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, possess strong motivation and have the ability to work independently.

With support from the team the CRN will ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the patients is maintained within the requirement of the multi-regulatory frameworks for clinical research ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP standards and Trust SOPs.

You will be able to raise the profile of the clinical research nurse and clinical trials within the trust by engaging in promotional events relating to clinical research with attendance and contributions at local, national and international meetings. As part of the role, you will need to demonstrate awareness and contribution to divisional, Trust and national objectives and strategies.

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading cancer centres in Europe, offering high quality diagnosis, treatment and care as well as being at the forefront of cancer research and education.



As a key member of the Lymphoma Research Team, you join a dynamic and supportive team at the forefront of haematology research and centred around patient treatment and care. Working with a team of Research Nurses, Clinical Trials Coordinators and Investigators you will support the delivery of commercial, non-commercial and academic trials. We put emphasis on individual’s and team’s development and encourage engagement from all team members into meetings and system improvement projects. An exposure to a variety of trials, tasks and processes enables professional and continuous growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Clinical Research Co-ordination


• Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research.
• Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols.
• Understand the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R&D approval) for conducting clinical trials at site. As project lead, ensure permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment.
• Participate in clinical trial feasibilities and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols.
• Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner.
• Awareness of trial specific, regional and national targets. Identify and implement strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials ensuring that targets for patient recruitment are delivered.
• Delegation and oversight of research related activities to research team members (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP
• Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings.
• Involvement in appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity.



Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities


• Assimilation of highly complex information relating to clinical trials and communication to patients at a level appropriate to their understanding. Ensure highly sensitive information is communicated to patients, relatives and carers regarding prognosis
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of specialist care pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel.
• Demonstration of expert knowledge in specialist area to maintain clinical excellence.
• Demonstrate awareness of divisional and trust strategic objectives including performance indicators and metrics.
• Escalation of governance issues impacting on delivery of job purpose.
• To act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial patients and act as adviser to other health care professionals.
• Responsibility for maintenance and development of professional knowledge and practice by attending mandatory and specialist training in accordance with local policy
• Ensuring care delivery standards in accordance with trial protocol, local policy, NMC Code of Practice Conduct and current best practice.
• Development and maintenance of a high quality service by:
• Overseeing the safe administration of all licensed and unlicensed medicinal products within the context of a clinical trial.
• Overseeing assessment and evaluation of treatment toxicities and initiation of appropriate intervention.
• Contribute to development of specialist Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines
• Provide education and support for non-research staff in the delivery of protocol driven treatment for all patients.
• Participate in monitoring and audit activities within research team
• To carry out non-medical prescribing within scope of professional practice and in accordance with local policies and procedures and national legislation (optional and depending on clinical service needs)



Personal Education, Training and Development


• Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning.
• Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system.
• Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence based care by continuing professional development.
• Participation in trust-wide education programmes and study days.
• Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate.
• To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes.
• Attendance at team and divisional meeting Staff Management and Development
• To Support the Senior Clinical Research Nurse in the induction and continued supervision of junior members of staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory compliance and legislation.
• Support the development of specialist study days within own research team.
• Assist in the provision of specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders.
• Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings
• Contribute to the development of members of the research tea
• EU DIRECTIVE ICH/GCP All personnel involved in clinical research have a responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the EU Directive and ICH/GCP.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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The General Medical Council is currently looking for a Research and Insight Analyst to work in our Data, Research and Insight Hub. The Research and Insight Analyst, will provide high quality, timely and accurate written insight and analysis outputs to inform policy, process, and operational improvements both within the GMC and for a variety of key stakeholders and organisation across the UK.

Your primary focus will be utilising a range of primary and secondary evidence sources on doctors, medical associate professionals, and the wider healthcare environment, to provide insight into the future of professional healthcare regulation and related policy. This means undertaking research projects, analysing datasets, gathering external information, sharing our insight data, and ultimately delivering a suite of reports and papers on health matters.

An understanding of regulatory and public policy environments will be a distinct advantage. You will have the adaptability to respond to the changing needs of our organisation and fast-moving policy environment. You should have a sound understanding of research management, horizon scanning and other environmental analysis techniques, while experience of working within a policy and research team would be ideal.

Exploring, shaping and undertaking analysis within a small team of research and insight specialists, to support a range of activities including producing publications, presentations and papers for internal and external audiences providing key stakeholders with crucial evidence led intelligence and insight to inform our policy development and decision-making.

This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to work at the Manchester office at least once a week, with Tuesday being the current team day.

You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job description.

GMC Benefits - Why work for us

We work with doctors, patients, and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors and those who train them need to meet and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.

You'll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Flexible working patterns
• Attractive salary that's reviewed annually
• Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores
• Discounted gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme for those wanting a greener commute
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are also committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and support the requirements of the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you have a disability and meet the cut-off mark for the essential criteria for this role as outlined in the person specification document, you will be offered an interview.

The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750)

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Start date: January 2025
Full-time and long-term position
Teaching all 3 Sciences at KS3 & KS4

We are working in partnership with an Ofsted 'Good' 11-16 secondary school in Trafford who are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Science Teacher to join their team for the new academic year. This is a full-time and long-term job. Due to this being a long-term job, full teaching responsibilities will be required, including planning and marking.

Job Description
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 science/STEM clubs and school trips.

Requirements
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.
Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members

If you are interested in this role, contact Abbie Albison at Hays Education by applying via this website or email
**Hays Education are currently recruiting Qualified Secondary Teachers for several long term/permanent teaching roles around Greater Manchester. Refer a Friend/Colleague and Hays can issue £350 vouchers for every successful appointment.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Are you a good team worker with excellent communication skills who can contribute to the development of the NIHR/Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility at RMCH?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 6 Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse's to support the current paediatric research team.

If you are committed to producing a high quality research service this role could be for you.

You will be supporting an award-winning diverse team of experts who are making a difference to the future care of patients, driving forward pioneering research into new tests and treatments in a range of paediatric clinical research trials. Utilising our expertise in early phase experimental medicine we aim to contribute to the rapid translation of research findings into clinical care.



MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.


To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!




This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

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What skills and experience we're looking for

St Monica’s RC High School are currently seeking a Teacher of Geography. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join ‘a welcoming school community’ where there is “a real sense of value placed on each person as based in the image of God.” (CSI Inspection, Feb 2024) and where ‘Staff feel well supported …their workload and well-being have been duly considered.’ (Ofsted, 2024)

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching professional who can work as part of our dedicated and exceptional team. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to meet the Teachers’ Standards. All classroom teachers will contribute to the curriculum and year teams in supporting the school’s mission statement and achieving its aims. As a professional within a Catholic School, you will be expected to enhance the life of the school by delivering and developing high quality teaching and learning, contributing to the work of the teams of teaching and support staff, being reflective about your own practice and effectiveness: sharing with, and learning from the work of others, and constantly seeking ways to improve through innovation and research.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
• Is highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
• Is a well-qualified, industrious, and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.
• Possesses the talent, interpersonal skills, and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
• Can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

St Monica's RC High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that this post is offered as a permanent contract at 37.5 h/week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Innovation Division at The Christie. We are looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Research Nurse to the Lung research delivery team within The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

This post presents an opportunity to join an established research team with a varied portfolio of clinical trials as a Senior Clinical Research Nurse (sCRN). The Lung cancer research team is responsible for a varied portfolio of academic and commercial clinical trials.

Key responsibilities of the post include supporting the coordination of the patient’s pathway through an agreed portfolio of clinical trials across Lung. Excellent communications skills in all forms are required for this role for difficult clinical conversations with patients and their families. Experience of line management and excellent leadership skills are required.

The successful candidate will be someone with excellent organisational, time management, leadership skills to be the key contact for patients and wider MDT who are being considered for Lung clinical trials.

Central to this role is the responsibility of assessing and managing the complex needs of patients participating in a clinical trial.

Management of staff and evidence of service improvement are vital

Experience in oncology and research is essential.

This position involves leading and managing a group of research nurses while supporting the Research Nurse Team Leader. Ensuring that research is conducted within the requirements of a multiregulated clinical research environment and safeguarding patient wellbeing are key responsibilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, in line with The Christie values. The role requires a strong motivation and the ability to work independently. A background in oncology and research is essential, along with experience in leadership and flexibility in working.

The sCRN will interact with a variety of research professionals across The Christie, including the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility, as well as across Manchester and wider networks. A proactive approach to self-development and the ability to demonstrate initiative and expertise in team development and wider training programmes are important. By utilising national frameworks for auditing patient experiences, the sCRN will ensure that patients in the Lung disease portfolio studies have the best possible experience while participating in clinical research.

Additionally, the role involves raising the profile of the clinical research nurse and clinical trials within the trust by engaging in promotional events related to clinical research and contributing at local, national, and international meetings.

The Lung disease team consists of nurses and consultants with clinical trial coordination and project management support. The portfolio is driven to deliver treatment opportunities to as many patients with Lung at The Christie as possible.

There is a close working relationship with all members of the team with a strategy to increase recruitment into these niche protocols thus offering patients more opportunities to be involved in clinical research. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to join our team, to help develop streamlined ways of cross-team working and to provide our research patients with the best possible experience.

The team is highly collaborative in its working practices in order to promote the teams achievements throughout the R&I division, NIHR and with our commercial sponsors with regular reviews of performance & clinical trial feasibilities and service improvement to ensure the highest possible experience for the team and our patients and their families.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Clinical Research Co-ordination
• Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research.
• Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols.
• Oversee the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R&D approval) for clinical trials within team. As project lead, ensures permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment.
• Undertake feasibility and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols in conjunction with Team Leader, Principal Investigator and Senior Clinical Trials Co-Ordinator
• Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner.
• Awareness of trial specific, regional, and national targets.
• Initiate new recruitment strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials including engagement with the research network.
• In conjunction with Team Leader lead on the delegation of all trial related activities to research team members (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP.
• Work with team leader and sponsor companies in the preparation and negotiation of financial contracts for individual trials.
• Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings.
• In conjunction with Team Leader, oversee appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity



Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities
• Assimilation of highly complex information relating to clinical trials and communication to patients at a level appropriate to their understanding. Ensure highly sensitive information is communicated to patients, relatives, and careers regarding prognosis
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and review of specialist care pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel.
• Demonstration of expert knowledge in specialist area to maintain clinical excellence.
• Set up processes/patient pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel from specialist research areas to promote a cost-effective timely service for individual protocols (shared care pathways, specialist clinics, etc.).
• Support Team Leader in delivering divisional and trust strategic objectives including performance indicators and metrics.
• Escalation of governance issues impacting on delivery of job purpose.
• To act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial patients and act as adviser to other health care professionals.
• Responsibility for maintenance and development of professional knowledge and practice by attending mandatory and specialist training (e.g., GCP) in accordance with local policy
• Ensuring care delivery standards in accordance with trial protocol, local policy, NMC Code of Practice Conduct and current best practice
• Development and maintenance of a high-quality service by:
1. Overseeing the safe administration of all licensed and unlicensed medicinal products within the context of a clinical trial.
2. Overseeing assessment and evaluation of treatment toxicities and initiation of appropriate intervention.
3. Contribute to development of specialist Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines
• Provide education and support for non-research staff in the delivery of protocol driven treatment for all patients.
• Participate in monitoring and audit activities within research team
• To carry out non-medical prescribing within scope of professional practice and in accordance with local policies and procedures and national legislation (optional and depending on clinical service needs).



Personal Education, Training and Development
• Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning.
• Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system.
• Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence-based care by continuing professional development.
• Participation in trust-wide education programs and study days.
• Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate.
• To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes.
• Attendance at team and divisional meetings



Staff Management and Development
• In conjunction with the team leader, provide the induction, continued supervision and management of the research teams.
• In conjunction with the team leader, be responsible for ensuring all members of the research nurse team undergo regular appraisal and support appropriate training and development opportunities in line with role requirements.
• Lead on the development of specialist study days within own research team
• Provide specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders.
• Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings
• Be responsible for the development of members of the research team.



EU DIRECTIVE ICH/GCP
• All personnel involved in clinical research have a responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the EU Directive and ICH/GCP.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Post Title: Senior Science Technician

Responsible to:Head of Department

Location: St Monica’s RC High School

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 12-17 £27,711-£30,060 pro rata £23,430.02-£25,416.13

Term of Contract: Permanent, Full time

Working pattern: Term Time Only

Hours per week: 37 (8am – 4pm M-T, Friday 8am – 3.30pm)

Start date:1st December 2024

Closing date:3rd November 2024

St Monica’s are currently seeking a Senior Science Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

The role will include the following tasks but this list is not exhaustive – Please see the Job Description.

• To organise, supervise and check the day to day duties of the science technician(s) in the school.
• To train inexperienced technical staff in the duties of the role.
• In liaison with teaching staff, prepare resources and equipment for practical lessons. Set out, remove and clean equipment as necessary.
• To mount display work, posters and notices in classrooms and corridors.
• To make and revise risk assessments for practicals, preparation of chemicals and equipment in line with LA guidelines.
• Arrange a programme of maintenance and repair in term time and school holidays.
• Undertake regular safety checks on machinery and equipment adhering to Health & Safety Regulations and up-keep of maintenance records as necessary.
• Provide hands on practical support for pupils in class with equipment, tools and machinery.
• To assist staff as necessary in demonstrations, practical assessments and other practical lessons.
• Responsibility for the safe storage and disposal of surplus chemicals in compliance with current regulations.
• To keep the laboratories, preparation rooms and store room in a clean working condition.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Shortlisting date: W/C 4th November 2024

Interview date: TBC

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Commitment to safeguarding

St Monica's RC High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Innovation Division. We are looking to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow to the Melanoma research team. This post presents an opportunity to join an established research team with a varied portfolio of clinical trials as a Clinical Research Fellow. The Melanoma disease research team is responsible for a varied portfolio of academic and commercial clinical trials. It is based at the Christie site in the department of Medical Oncology. This position is suitable for individuals who wish to gain specialist training and experience in the care of patients with melanoma, and further training in early phase clinical trials. The Melanoma Team is a multi-disciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists and research staff. The team is a major contributor to clinical and translational research. The post will offer experience in cutting edge research in personalised medicine and immunotherapy, Early Phase trials, and experience in managing complex cases in an academic tertiary care centre with an international reputation. In addition, there are ongoing projects in toxicity management, late effects and on the use of big data and interrogation of national data-sets. It is expected the successful applicant will publish a number of papers as a result of their attachment, and there will be an opportunity to develop novel research projects.

To work as a Clinical Research Fellow at the Christie under the supervision of Professor Paul Lorigan, Dr Avinash Gupta, Dr Patricio Serra and Dr Rebecca Lee. This will involve close liaison with other members of the multidisciplinary team in particular surgeons, research nurses and data managers. A major role of the post will be to implement evidence based best practice for patients who are being treated on clinical trials at the Christie and to develop and support associated clinical research.
to work closely with and support the team in the management of patients with melanoma. An important role of the Clinical Fellow will be to have direct involvement in the day-to-day clinical management of patients under the supervision of the consultant whether or not they are being managed within the confines of a clinical trial, and to attend relevant MDTs, radiology and educational meetings.
The Clinical Fellow will be required to support research and NHS clinics, typically 4 clinics per week
The post does not attract an on-call commitment.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
The Melanoma disease team is a small team of nurses and consultants with clinical trial coordination and project management support. The portfolio is driven to deliver treatment opportunities to as many patients with Melanoma at The Christie as possible.
There is a close working relationship with all members of the team with a strategy to increase recruitment into these niche protocols thus offering patients more opportunities to be involved in clinical research. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to join our team, to help develop streamlined ways of cross-team working and to provide our research patients with the best possible experience.
The team is highly collaborative in its working practices in order to promote the teams achievements throughout the R&I division, NIHR and with our commercial sponsors with regular reviews of performance & clinical trial feasibilities and service improvement to ensure the highest possible experience for the team and our patients and their families.

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
This post is for a 12-month fixed term contract for a clinical Fellow to join the Medical Oncology
melanoma service for 40 hours per week.
This post is for 40 hours per week

Role Purpose
This is a 10 session SpR equivalent Trust Grade post. It is based at the Christie site in the department
of Medical Oncology. This position is suitable for individuals who wish to gain specialist training and
experience in the care of patients with melanoma, and further training in early phase clinical trials.
The Melanoma Team is a multi-disciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists and research staff. There
are 4 plastic surgeons, 2 clinical oncologists, 4 medical oncologists and a large clinical research team.
The oncology team covers a population of > 3.5 million and sees approximately 2250 new patients a
year with high risk primary or advanced disease. The team is a major contributor to clinical research
at a national and international level. We work closely with colleagues in the CRUK Manchester
Institute, one of 3 CRUK Super Centres in the UK, and with colleagues at the University of
Manchester (, Dr Adam Hurlstone). Manchester Cancer Research Centre has prioritised melanoma
as one of six areas in which it will be internationally leading in research.
The post will offer experience in cutting edge research in personalised medicine and
immunotherapy, Early Phase trials methodology and conduct, and experience in managing complex
cases in an academic tertiary care centre with an international reputation. In addition, there are
ongoing projects inn toxicity management, late effects and on the use of big data and interrogation
of national data-sets. It is expected the successful applicant will publish a number of papers as a
result of their attachment, and there will be an opportunity to develop novel research projects.


The role will be responsible for:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Main Duties: To work as a Clinical Fellow at the Christie under the supervision of Professor Paul Lorigan, Dr Avinash Gupta, Dr Patricio Serra and Dr Rebecca Lee. This will involve close liaison with other members of the multidisciplinary team in particular surgeons, research nurses and data managers. A major role of the post will be to implement evidence based best practice for patients who are being treated on clinical trials at the Christie and to develop and support associated clinical research.
2. Clinical Management: to work closely with and support the team in the management of patients with melanoma. An important role of the Clinical Fellow will be to have direct involvement in the day-to-day clinical management of patients under the supervision of the consultant whether or not they are being managed within the confines of a clinical trial, and to attend relevant MDTs, radiology and educational meetings.


3. Clinics: the Clinical Fellow will be required to support research and NHS clinics, typically 4
clinics per week: examples - Monday am (treatment and research), Monday pm (new and
follow-up), Wednesday pm (new, FU and treatments), Thursday (new). .
4. Protocols: the post holder will be expected to revise and develop evidence based protocols
for patients. He/she will be expected to undertake the administrative duties associated with
the care of these patients.
5. Professional Development: He/she will maintain a level of continuing professional
development consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians.
Appropriate arrangements for study leave will be made in conjunction with colleagues. A
fund, administered by the Director of Service for the support of study leave exists within the
Trust. The post holder will also be required to undergo an appraisal.
6. Junior Doctor Training: the post holder will be expected to contribute actively to the training
of ST1 & 2s in medical oncology and of medical students form the University of Manchester
The post holder will also be expected to help in the training of nursing and multidisciplinary
staff in both inpatient and outpatient departments.
7. Clinical Governance: the post holder will be expected to participate in all relevant aspects of
clinical governance, including maintaining up to date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit,
under the supervision of the other consultants in the unit.
8. Audit: the appointee will play a full role in clinical audit as a member of the Christie Hospital
Medical Staff.
9. Research: there are excellent opportunities for research within the department. The
appointee will be encouraged to contribute to current research projects within the unit
and/or set up new projects in consultation with supervisors. Successful candidates will be
encouraged to submit research findings for presentation at national or international
meetings and will be supported to attend these.

On call: the post does not attract an on-call commitment.

Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Role Planning

Provisional Sessional Timetable for Clinical Fellow in Medical Oncology

Proposed Sessional Activities:
CLINICAL
Outpatients Clinic 4
Ward Rounds 1
MDT 0.25
Clinical meeting/Morbitidy and mortality meeting 0.5
Support of research nurses/data managers 1-2
Personal research and CPD 3-4


A sessional activity is 4 hours



Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

Research clinic

Educational meeting (once a month) Personal Research &
CPD
Support for research
nurses/data managers

Ward round Support
research staff

Personal research &
CPD
Support for research
nurses/data
managers
Weekly research
meeting

Personal research
& CPD

PM

Clinic

Research clinic
Specialist meeting
(once a month)

Clinic

MDT alternate weeks Clinic

Personal research
& CPD
Support research
staff





On call Commitments
This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTSThis post is for a 12-month fixed term contract for a clinical Fellow to join the Medical Oncologymelanoma service for 40 hours per week.This post is for 40 hours per week Role PurposeThis is a 10 session SpR equivalent Trust Grade post. It is based at the Christie site in the departmentof Medical Oncology. This position is suitable for individuals who wish to gain specialist training andexperience in the care of patients with melanoma, and further training in early phase clinical trials.The Melanoma Team is a multi-disciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists and research staff. Thereare 4 plastic surgeons, 2 clinical oncologists, 4 medical oncologists and a large clinical research team.The oncology team covers a population of > 3.5 million and sees approximately 2250 new patients ayear with high risk primary or advanced disease. The team is a major contributor to clinical researchat a national and international level. We work closely with colleagues in the CRUK ManchesterInstitute, one of 3 CRUK Super Centres in the UK, and with colleagues at the University ofManchester (, Dr Adam Hurlstone). Manchester Cancer Research Centre has prioritised melanomaas one of six areas in which it will be internationally leading in research.The post will offer experience in cutting edge research in personalised medicine andimmunotherapy, Early Phase trials methodology and conduct, and experience in managing complexcases in an academic tertiary care centre with an international reputation. In addition, there areongoing projects inn toxicity management, late effects and on the use of big data and interrogationof national data-sets. It is expected the successful applicant will publish a number of papers as aresult of their attachment, and there will be an opportunity to develop novel research projects. The role will be responsible for: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Main Duties: To work as a Clinical Fellow at the Christie under the supervision of Professor Paul Lorigan, Dr Avinash Gupta, Dr Patricio Serra and Dr Rebecca Lee. This will involve close liaison with other members of the multidisciplinary team in particular surgeons, research nurses and data managers. A major role of the post will be to implement evidence based best practice for patients who are being treated on clinical trials at the Christie and to develop and support associated clinical research.2. Clinical Management: to work closely with and support the team in the management of patients with melanoma. An important role of the Clinical Fellow will be to have direct involvement in the day-to-day clinical management of patients under the supervision of the consultant whether or not they are being managed within the confines of a clinical trial, and to attend relevant MDTs, radiology and educational meetings. 3. Clinics: the Clinical Fellow will be required to support research and NHS clinics, typically 4clinics per week: examples - Monday am (treatment and research), Monday pm (new andfollow-up), Wednesday pm (new, FU and treatments), Thursday (new). .4. Protocols: the post holder will be expected to revise and develop evidence based protocolsfor patients. He/she will be expected to undertake the administrative duties associated withthe care of these patients.5. Professional Development: He/she will maintain a level of continuing professionaldevelopment consistent with the recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians.Appropriate arrangements for study leave will be made in conjunction with colleagues. Afund, administered by the Director of Service for the support of study leave exists within theTrust. The post holder will also be required to undergo an appraisal.6. Junior Doctor Training: the post holder will be expected to contribute actively to the trainingof ST1 & 2s in medical oncology and of medical students form the University of ManchesterThe post holder will also be expected to help in the training of nursing and multidisciplinarystaff in both inpatient and outpatient departments.7. Clinical Governance: the post holder will be expected to participate in all relevant aspects ofclinical governance, including maintaining up to date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit,under the supervision of the other consultants in the unit.8. Audit: the appointee will play a full role in clinical audit as a member of the Christie HospitalMedical Staff.9. Research: there are excellent opportunities for research within the department. Theappointee will be encouraged to contribute to current research projects within the unitand/or set up new projects in consultation with supervisors. Successful candidates will beencouraged to submit research findings for presentation at national or internationalmeetings and will be supported to attend these. On call: the post does not attract an on-call commitment. Continuing Professional DevelopmentThe Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. Role Planning Provisional Sessional Timetable for Clinical Fellow in Medical Oncology Proposed Sessional Activities:CLINICALOutpatients Clinic 4Ward Rounds 1MDT 0.25Clinical meeting/Morbitidy and mortality meeting 0.5Support of research nurses/data managers 1-2Personal research and CPD 3-4 A sessional activity is 4 hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AM Research clinic Educational meeting (once a month) Personal Research &CPDSupport for researchnurses/data managers Ward round Supportresearch staff Personal research &CPDSupport for researchnurses/datamanagersWeekly researchmeeting Personal research& CPD PM Clinic Research clinicSpecialist meeting(once a month) Clinic MDT alternate weeks Clinic Personal research& CPDSupport researchstaff On call CommitmentsThis role does not require participation in the on-call rota.

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Qualified Teacher Status
Salary: £30,000 - £46,525 per annum
Start Date: 6th January 2025

We currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Curriculum Leader for Science to join our fantastic team at CHS South.

The successful candidate must be passionate about their subject and determined to impart knowledge, skills and understanding to all of our students, whilst exciting and engaging them in their learning.

Main purpose of the job:

• This is a middle management post. In addition to those professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers in the school, the post holder’s key responsibilities will be for supporting the Curriculum Leader in raising the standards of teaching, learning and student achievement in the subject area for all students.

• The post holder will also deputise for the Curriculum Leader when necessary and will take responsibility for areas of departmental work as agreed with the Curriculum Leader and Senior Leader.

• The post holder will be expected to match the characteristics described in the DfE Teaching Standards and will be required to exercise his/her professional skills and judgement to carry out, in a collaborative manner, the professional duties set out below.

Please see the attached application pack for further information about our ideal candidate.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be.

Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://www.tes.com/jobs/apply/2125215

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

What skills and experience we're looking for

Applications will only be considered through the TES website -

https://www.tes.com/jobs/apply/2125215

We currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Curriculum Leader for Science to join our fantastic team atCHS South. The successful candidate must be passionate about their subject and determined to impart knowledge, skills and understanding to all of our students, whilst exciting and engaging them in their learning.

This is a full-time, permanent role, with an MPS/UPS salary which also attracts a TLR2.3, with a value of £7,847.

Main purpose of the job:

This is a middle management post. In addition to those professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers in the school, the post holder’s key responsibilities will be for supporting the Curriculum Leader in raising the standards of teaching, learning and student achievement in the subject area for all students.

The post holder will also deputise for the Curriculum Leader when necessary and will take responsibility for areas of departmental work as agreed with the Curriculum Leader and Senior Leader.

The post holder will be expected to match the characteristics described in the DfE Teaching Standards and will be required to exercise his/her professional skills and judgement to carry out, in a collaborative manner, the professional duties set out below.

Key relationships:

Senior Leaders, Curriculum Leaders, all teaching and support staff across the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

Working for us

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do.All schools in the Trust have signed up to the education staff wellbeing charter as a declaration of support to the wellbeing and mental health of everyone that works at Prospere Learning Trust.

Prospere Learning Trust offers a variety of employee benefits, including;

• a commitment to continuous professional development for all colleagues
• membership of Bupa Level 1 Health Plan which allows employees to claim money back for a range of health expenses such as prescriptions and dental treatments
• access to counselling, financial, legal and personal advice provided through either our free Bupa or Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including confidential 24-hour support
• access to Cyclescheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) contributions and Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) contributions
• We’re happy to talk flexible working where possible to help employees achieve a healthy work life balance.

The closing date for applications will be Sunday 27th October 2024, with interviews to take place the following week.

Further details about the role

Applying to work for us

Applications will only be accepted on the TES application form and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage.Applications may not be considered if they are incomplete, you must provide information on all employment since leaving full time education and an explanation for any gaps. We cannot accept CV's.We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the planned closing date.

Please note that guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

All applicants must be permitted to work in the UK and hold a relevant work permit where necessary. This is not a role in which the Trust sponsors a visa application. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 5 years, the Trust will also require additional information in order to comply with safer recruitment requirements. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks including receipt of satisfactory references.

Safeguarding Children

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

At Prospere Learning Trust we are committed to creating a community of belonging. This means we continually celebrate the diverse communities within our schools and the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

If you would prefer to request an application pack by email or post, or should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 0161 527 7953 or via e-mail at jobs@prospere.org.uk

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

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Deputy Director of Learning for Science with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We want to hear from talented middle leaders looking to extend their experience, and outstanding, ambitious teachers seeking their first middle leadership post.

As an experienced teacher, you will develop an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful faculty drawing on your extensive teaching and leadership experience. As a Star middle leader, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best leaders in education.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• The ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Star Salford Academy

Star Salford Academy is a 5-form entry mixed secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds, which opened in September 2023. Like all Star schools, Star Salford Academy has a leadership specialism.

We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

During its opening year, the school admitted an intake of 150 pupils in Year 7. We will continue to admit a new intake of Year 7 pupils at the beginning of each academic year.

Commitment to safeguarding

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.