Total 6 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Hertford, Home Counties, Hertford, Hertfordshire

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Officer to develop and grow our R&D Claims Support Services. The ideal candidate will play a key role in identifying opportunities, building strong relationships, and positioning Kanbir Solutions Ltd as a leader in the field

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an ECT or experienced teacher to teach KS3 Science and specialise in Biology, Chemistry or Physics for KS4 and KS5 for September 2025 (though we are open to earlier start dates). ECTs are welcome to commence their employment in June 2025 for a lengthened induction to the school. All teachers will be part of our intensive induction programme.

You are required to carry out the duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School Teacher Pay and Conditions of Service Document. This requires you to carry out such duties as the Headteacher may reasonably direct from time to time.

JOB PURPOSEPurpose of role:

▪ To contribute to the teaching of Science under the direction of the Subject Leader

▪ To deliver the National Curriculum as outlined in KS3 and KS4/5 activity timetables provided by the Subject Leader

▪ To participate fully in the extra-curricular life of the school

▪ To be responsible for assisting in the development of schemes of work

▪ To carry out both Formative and Summative assessment procedures as outlined in the Department Handbook

▪ To effectively record assessments undertaken using the Department’s central record systems

▪ To complete whole school data collection tasks as directed Page 13 of 16 THE SAINT JOHN HENRY NEWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust

▪ To contribute to monitoring and learning ideas during department inset and participate in practical training days focused on sharing good practices where appropriate 3.2 You are also required to;

▪ To help in the organisation and supervision of departmental trips, visits and extra-curricular activities where appropriate

▪ In line with Department policy regularly liaise with parents on matters such as behaviour, participation levels and pupil achievement and anything relevant to the Department. Where necessary provide feedback through department concern and/or praise letters, telephone calls and/or messages through the pupil diary.

▪ Implement the Department’s Rewards and Sanctions policy (as outlined in the Department handbook).

▪ Attend Parent Consultation Evenings

What the school offers its staff

SUPERB WORKING CONDITIONS

▪ In the November 2024 staff survey 100% of teachers said they were proud to be a member of staff.

▪ Excellent transport links – close to the A1 and 30 miles to central London. Stevenage to London is just over 20 minutes on the train.

▪ Stevenage is an area with more affordable housing, than other areas of Hertfordshire. Staff also choose to live in the beautiful villages and market towns of North Hertfordshire.

▪ Secure free car parking for all members of staff

▪ Excellent staff facilities including free tea and coffee and microwaves and fridges in the staffrooms

▪ Staff association which provides gifts, flowers and cards for leavers and staff with significant life events

▪ Social activities e.g. Friday after school football, staff choir, staff book group, running club, Christmas party, informal nights out, staff pantomime

▪ Child care voucher scheme

▪ Flu vaccinations for all staff

▪ Excellent teaching facilities with the new and refurbished buildings

▪ Supportive of flexible working

▪ Ensuring equality and diversity is a priority

▪ Governors focused on Staff wellbeing A THRIVING COMMUNITY WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY TEACHING

▪ Oversubscribed school with close link with the community and supportive parents

▪ Exemplary student behaviour which is always commented on by visitors

▪ Extensive range of extracurricular activities and enrichment

▪ All teachers are issued with a laptop

▪ Workload is constantly being reviewed e.g. email protocols to reduce number of emails, assessment policy to reduce time spent marking

▪ Very large sixth form so many opportunities to teach this age group

▪ Lessons are taught by subject specialists

▪ Many opportunities to work with students and participate and support in local, national and international fundraising and awareness opportunities A SERIOUS COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

▪ New staff induction program – SeptemberNovember

▪ Performance Management that is focused on developing teacher’s careers in the areas that they wish

▪ Bespoke professional development opportunities – Masters, NPQs, Teacher Led Development Programme, exam board training, in school opportunities to develop teaching and leadership, ECT and ECT + 1 program

▪ Whole school CPD focuses on teaching and learning and there are many opportunities for staff to become in involved in the design and facilitating of INSET

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the position is subject to safeguarding checks that will include the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

What skills and experience we're looking for

An enthusiastic, well-qualified mathematics specialist to teach at all levels within a dynamic, energetic department which thrives on continual development of its teaching and learning processes. Examination results are excellent and the subject enjoys a high status within the school. Currently, over 400 pupils study Mathematics in the sixth form of whom 70 also study Further Mathematics. The school has a newly built dedicated STEM block.

The ability to teach A level Mathematics is desirable. Applications are equally welcome from experienced or newly-qualified teachers.

What the school offers its staff

We are always seeking to improve staff wellbeing: Low academic curriculum contact time (80%) An admissions policy that prioritises children of staff Flexible approach to leave Increased holiday through disaggregation of INSET days Governors' contribution of £1,500 to staff common room Free biscuits, tea/coffee and milk Dining allowance for parents' evenings and INSETS Free flu jabs Cycle Scheme, free use of gym, free counselling service, free yoga sessions Cover supervisors and external invigilators employed Subsidised staff accommodation next to the school

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check

Job Advertisement: Science Teacher Role in Shenfield
Position: Science Teacher
Location: Shenfield
Salary: £140 - £240 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Are you an enthusiastic Science teacher ready to inspire young minds? A forward-thinking and supportive school and sixth form in Shenfield is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to join their dynamic team.
About the Role:
Deliver engaging and effective Science lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
Foster a love for Science through innovative and interactive teaching methods.
Support students in achieving their academic goals, including preparation for GCSE and A-Level exams.
Work collaboratively with a passionate team of educators to promote academic excellence.
Requirements:
Experience teaching Science at secondary level, with the ability to teach at Key Stage 5 being desirable.
Strong subject knowledge across Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
A commitment to nurturing curiosity and critical thinking in students.
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo the process).

Job Advertisement: Computer Science Teacher Role in Shenfield
Position: Computer Science Teacher
Location: Shenfield
Salary: £140 - £240 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Are you an enthusiastic Science teacher ready to inspire young minds? A forward-thinking and supportive school and sixth form in Shenfield is seeking a dedicated Computer Science Teacher to join their dynamic team.
About the Role:
Deliver engaging and effective Computer Science lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
Foster a love for Computer Science through innovative and interactive teaching methods.
Support students in achieving their academic goals, including preparation for GCSE and A-Level exams.
Work collaboratively with a passionate team of educators to promote academic excellence.
Requirements:
Experience teaching Computer Science at secondary level, with the ability to teach at Key Stage 5 being desirable.
Strong subject knowledge across ICT
A commitment to nurturing curiosity and critical thinking in students.
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo the process).

Now is the perfect time to join us in shaping the future of water! Are you a research engineer or scientist passionate about tackling climate challenges through nationally recognised projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support Net-Zero goals? Are you keen to contribute to Ofwat Innovation Fund projects focusing on wastewater solutions? If your answer is yes, keep reading! This is your chance to become part of a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation and to make a significant impact in Research, Development, and Innovation (RD&I) at Thames Water.

What you will be doing as a Research Engineer/Scientist

- First and foremost, Research, Development and Innovation.
- Providing an innovative outlook and a natural curiosity for wastewater treatment technologies and solutions.
- Scanning the horizon for new technologies or strategies for solving some of the most significant challenges in the water sector.
- Getting Research, Development, and Innovation projects off the ground while making significant technical contributions to others.
- Designing, planning, implementing, and monitoring activities to ensure smooth operation and high-quality outputs.
- Analysing data (preferably using Python, MATLAB or similar) and logging information to produce robust results, conclusions, and recommendations for business strategy and beyond.
- Writing, structuring and reviewing high-quality technical reports for communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Participating in and presenting project outputs at internal and external meetings.
- Developing excellent working relationships with internal clients, external contractors/suppliers, and research organisations.
- Promote research, development, and innovation to customers and stakeholders to make our projects visible.

This Hybrid role is based at Reading Sewage Treatment Works. However, depending on project requirements, the successful candidate should attend the office and other Thames Water sites.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Must have a valid UK driving licence.

What you should bring to the role

- Hold a degree in science or engineering or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- Background in industry experience in a related discipline.
- Have relevant technical knowledge of the industry, such as utilities.
- Good practical skills relevant to the operation and maintenance of pilot plants.
- Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary between £40,000 to £50,000 per annum.
- 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- A wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, is packed with offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.
- Contribution to becoming chartered as an engineer or scientist through your chosen institution.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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