Total 6 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1BA

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you have the skills and attributes to be a leader in our fantastic school and help to move us forward on the next stage of our journey?

We are looking to appoint an inspirational Head of Science to lead our Science department, including embedding an outstanding curriculum and developing high quality practitioners. We are looking for applicants with ambition, drive and vision who are ready to take the next step in their career and who have the skills, expertise and passion to enthuse our young people and lead our staff to achieve consistently high standards in this subject.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Subject to shape, enjoy and develop your career in a new high quality working environment with six newly serviced laboratories completed in Summer 2023. You will be provided with the best resources and a programme of professional development that will enable you to continue to develop your own skills in a school that is highly focused on staff well-being.

North Chadderton School was recently graded Good in all areas by Ofsted. We know this is a great school and one which is fully committed to continuing to provide the very best experiences for all our pupils, with high academic standards and attainment and a strong personal development offer. We are committed to career-long staff development and if you join our team, you will be based in a diverse, friendly and supportive school with a state-of-the-art building, providing access to the latest resources to facilitate learning.

As well as offering you a competitive salary, eligible Teachers can claim a Government levelling up premium payment for teaching Chemistry or Physics. North Chadderton School is eligible should you wish to apply for this. More information is availableathttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/levelling-up-premium-payments-for-teachers.We also provide free on-site parking, the cycle to work scheme, a range of wellbeing and workload support alongside an excellent Teachers Pension Scheme. Located to the east of Manchester, we are easily accessible through local and regional transport links.

Further details about the role

Have you got the desire to join our Team? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you. Informal enquiries can be directed torecruitment@theoaktrust.org.ukor please phone The Oak Trust Recruitment Team on 0161 785 5960. Please apply via Vacancies - FaceEd . Please note that due to safer recruitment requirements, we cannot accept CVs.

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

Main Duties:

• Responsible and accountable for all aspects of the leadership and management of Teaching and Learning in Science.

• To be a role model to members of the department, demonstrating excellent teaching and learning in their own practice and providing innovative curriculum thinking to drive the curriculum forward in all linked subjects
• To raise standards across the subject in Teaching and Learning and Curriculum leading to better outcomes for all.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional
• Enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
• Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best.
• Has previous experience of working with children aged 11-16 in an education setting
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

• a supportive and encouraging staff team
• a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Commitment to safeguarding

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

What skills and experience we're looking for

 Qualified teacher status

 Degree

 Higher Degree

 Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies

 Practising baptised Roman Catholic

 Qualified Teacher who has undertaken appropriate training and has the necessary knowledge to undertake the duties of the post

 Demonstrable commitment in the curriculum area the applicant would be leading

 The ability to devise and teach appropriate courses throughout the school

 The ability to develop strategies for supporting pupils’ individual needs in and beyond the classroom

 A commitment to pastoral care as a positive support to learning

 The ability to establish successful relationships at all levels and can work as a member of a team

 Excellent classroom practitioner

 Management experience

 Experience of an effective classroom teacher across key stages

 A sound knowledge of programmes of study within Computer Science

 A keen interest in the ongoing development of the appropriate subject.

 Solid understanding and teaching of Computer Science at Key Stages 3 and 4

What the school offers its staff

Wellbeing SupportContinuous Professional Development

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

Essential –

• Successful and recent experience of teaching Computer Science to high-attaining students
• Successful experience of teaching A-level Computer Science
• Ability to set and achieve high standards for themselves, colleagues and students.
• Ability to manage student progress and achievement and complete all relevant documentation.
• Have an awareness and understanding of current developments in their subject area
• Ability to create effective rapport with, and inspire the confidence of, external partners such as teachers at other schools, employers, and university departments.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to enthuse and innovate.
• Ability to create effective rapport and a constructive relationship with students and staff, both in and out of school.
• Ability to relate to and inspire students to develop their talents.
• Excellent IT skills, including the ability to learn new systems quickly and use them intelligently.
• The depth of knowledge and the mental agility to allow flexibility in lessons
• An excellent classroom teacher
• The ability to deliver your primary subject to university entrance standards.
• Able to display a high level of management skills

Desirable –

• Experience of collaborating on curriculum development and course design (Head of Department role only)
• Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating effective outreach activities (Head of Department role only)
• Expertise in analysing student data (Head of Department role only)
• Success in preparing students for university entrance, including supporting UCAS applications
• Experience of using innovative pedagogies, including ICT, group work, formative assessment, research projects etc.
• Involvement in delivering CPD (Head of Department role only)
• Knowledge of research-based pedagogy

What the school offers its staff

Why work at Lancaster University School of Mathematics?

We are a happy and thriving school committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the school as whole. As such, our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

• Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff.
• Pro rata to 22 days holiday (increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff.
• A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme.
• Free use of the on-site gym.
• Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships.
• Flu Vouchers.
• Staff savings scheme.

More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Lancaster University School of Mathematics has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note candidates’ suitability to work with children will be explored at interview and confirmed through references for the appointee.

What skills and experience we're looking for



Join Team FCAT



FCAT is a large Multi Academy Trust with 10 academies (primary, secondary and all-through schools) and our central services team - we are committed to promoting excellence in teaching, learning and leadership. Please visit our website to find out more www.fcat.org.uk



This is an exciting opportunity for which we require a resilient, passionate and driven professional to quickly achieve results. You must have the desire to work with pride, ambition, respect, resilience, integrity and excellence so we can be the “best we can be!”. We offer you access to a number of staff benefits including exclusive online offers and discounts, cycle to work scheme, membership of the generous Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as health and wellbeing initiatives. We are committed to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter.



Our Academy



Unity Academy is an all through school for children aged 2-16, we are an inclusive academy which is committed to providing the best possible education for all the children within our care. Our curriculum is developed to ensure progression across all ages with many of our systems and processes being designed to work for children right the way through the school. The school motto is ‘In Unity, we succeed’ and this is at the heart of what we believe, In Unity everyone works together to be successful. The staff team and supportive ethos amongst colleagues is second to none and this complements the support, care and guidance we provide to children.



This post represents an excellent opportunity for any individual who wishes to join a strong team at our academy as we continue our journey to being the best we can be.



What the school offers its staff



What we can offer you:



• Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions above 15%.
• Access to free health support services via an App for all staff to access online GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling, CBT, stress and anxiety coaching as well as advice on health, finance, legal matters.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Blackpool Council travel discount
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Free eye tests
• Commitment to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter

















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.

An opportunity has arisen for a creative, ambitious, and inspirational teacher to undertake the responsibility of Assistant Curriculum Leader of Science. This post is particularly suited to a person who aspires to be a Curriculum Leader of Science. You will be an integral part of leading in further developments in science by supporting the Curriculum Leader, in curriculum development and line management of staff.

We are an ambitious school and can offer:

▪ Excellent resources▪ Excellent support and professional development opportunities▪ Friendly staff▪ Excellent IT facilities.

We are seeking:

▪ A highly professional colleague aligned to our values of ambition, determination and respect▪ A passionate, dedicated, outstanding teacher.▪ Creative teaching skills and a highly professional approach▪ High expectations of students and the determination to raise student achievement▪ Evidence of delivering outstanding results at KS3 and KS4▪ Somebody with the ability to lead the work of others.

Pendle Vale College has a great location, situated just five minutes from the M65. It is a quiet and efficient commute from the larger towns and cities of Manchester, Preston, Bradford and Huddersfield, it is also in close proximity to the smaller rural communities for Pendle, Colne and Skipton. Nelson is under an hour away from the Lake District and North Yorkshire Moors.

Further information and a full application pack can be obtained from Hays Recruitment by emailing There will be an opportunity to visit school. If you are interested in attending, please contact Dawood Perry to book an appointment or request an application pack.

Closing date for applications - Monday 1st July 2024Interviews - TBC

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