Total 78 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Bristol, Somerset, BS20 0HU

Science Technician
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only (38 weeks + 2 INSET days)
Salary: NJC 6-7 £23,893 - £24,294 (pro-rata £20,235 - £20,574)
Closing date: 12 January 2024
Interviews: 17 January 2024Ashton Park School is seeking a standout individual to join our exceptional team and ignite a spark in our thriving department. Be part of something truly special. As a Science Technician, you will work closely with our passionate Science department staff, playing a vital role in preparing rooms and resources for captivating demonstrations and hands-on practical lessons in various scientific subjects. Take charge of managing displays and interior spaces within the department, ensuring an environment that inspires curiosity and learning. Your dedication will also contribute to maintaining the highest health and safety standards, as you assist our senior Science Technician in delivering top-notch technical services. While an appreciation or background in science or school working environment is desirable, it is not essential. We believe in providing equal opportunities, and comprehensive training will be available to the successful candidates. What matters most is your unwavering motivation, enthusiasm, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. If you possess a flexible and positive attitude, combined with superb organisational abilities and a good sense of humour, we want to hear from you! What Ashton Park School can offer:
• A highly collaborative languages department of specialists
• Committed and supportive staff body with a real sense of community • Employee Assistance Programme • Ashton Park Fitness Centre offers • Cycle to Work scheme • Free eye tests • Access to staff sports and competitions • Teachers Pension Scheme • Training and professional development opportunities • Internal job market and great opportunities for progression • Family friendly policies • Free parking • Staff social events About Ashton Park Secondary School:This is an exciting time to join Ashton Park School & sixth form as we embed our vision for our school to be ‘Valued in our community for our passion for learning and a commitment to excellence within a caring atmosphere built on mutual respect, and celebration of success’. In a recent Ofsted inspection we were graded ‘Good’ in all areas. We are looking for applicants who are passionate about students’ learning and who have an unequivocal commitment to excellence in all they do. The successful applicant will have the enthusiasm, knowledge and skills to deliver high quality student support. The successful candidate will be committed to the personal development of our students. Being part of the professional learning community at Excalibur Academies Trust will provide the post holder with outstanding opportunities to progress and contribute to the continuing development of both school and trust. Ashton Park is an inclusive and oversubscribed school, with over 1200 students, set in the beautiful grounds of the Ashton Court Estate in Bristol. We have many strengths including a committed team of staff who are enthusiastic and passionate about their work and supporting the young people in our care. There is a hugely impressive range of opportunities on offer for our student body. We are a very happy school community. We truly believe Ashton Park has the potential to develop into a beacon of academic excellence over the next few years. If you are prepared for the challenge of playing a significant role in helping us achieve this and have a core belief that all students, no matter what their background or prior attainment can achieve, then we would welcome an application from you. We wish you the very best of luck with your application and hope to meet you soon! Please be aware that we will review applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close this posting once suitable candidates have been found. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible in order to be considered.

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

We are looking for: A qualified nurse with current NMC registration Experience of clinical research is desirable Renal experience would be advantageous Current Good Clinical Practice certificate A desire to make a real difference to clinical care Meticulous nursing practice with outstanding attention to detail Good IT skills Team player who can be flexible and adaptable according to the needs of the service