Total 243 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK1 1QF

Council & Governance Policy & Research Manager
£56,000-£60,000 plus excellent benefits (Work level 5)
Manchester city centre - hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office and some evening and weekend work

At Co-op we do things differently. We're owned by our 5.8m members and exist to create value for them. Our members and their voice are at the heart of the decisions we make. Member-owners shape and influence Co-op directly and by voting for other member-owners to represent their interests on our Board and Council.

Our Council and Democracy team work for member-owners by making sure their voice is heard, enabling them to choose and connect with their elected representatives locally and nationally and supporting Council to represent their interests in the decisions our Co-op makes.

In this role we'll look to you to provide evidence-based policy and research support across a broad range of topics. You'll empower our Council and its Committees to deliver their policy priorities, develop key lines of enquiry, understand the needs of our member-owners and provide recommendations to the Board and the business. You'll prepare and co-ordinate all aspects of Council's plan and external engagement with the wider co-operative movement to make sure that Council members have timely information to perform their roles. This is a fantastic chance to build a rewarding career and make a positive impact on everything Co-op stands for.

What you'll do

* Support and co-ordinate the development and delivery of Council's policy and research priorities
* Produce written and oral briefings, reports, presentations and materials for Council, Committees, Sub Committees, Co-op Board, internal Co-op colleagues and external bodies
* Use a broad range of policy and research methodology including engagement and co-design to provide the National Members' Council with relevant information to support them in their role
* Prepare reports, briefings and presentations on complex issues in a way that is tailored to the audience to empower Council and Committees to make compelling evidence based recommendations
* Attend meetings and other events to support attendees in deepening their knowledge so that outputs represent the voice of our member-owners
* Promote Co-op and the work of National Members' Council and its contribution externally to partners and Co-op Members

This role would suit people who have

* A background in policy and research within a large complex matrix organisation
* Experience of working with elected representatives within a governance setting
* Significant experience of creating clear and engaging reports, briefs and materials and designing creative ways to engage in and facilitate the co-creation of policy solutions
* The ability to prepare and present information and advice in a clear and accessible way for all audiences
* Excellent communication and relationship building skills up to senior level

Why Co-op?

Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes:

* competitive salary
* private healthcare
* coaching, training, and support to help you develop
* pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* annual incentive scheme
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
* discounts on Co-op products and services

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.
If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A passionate advocate and role model of the Wardle Way
• An excellent teacher
• Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves
• Able to use your own initiative
• Willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people

What the school offers its staff

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and welcoming community
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff & a very supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent facilities

● Cycle scheme

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

• A passionate advocate and role model of the Wardle Way
• An excellent teacher
• Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves
• Able to use your own initiative
• Willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people

What the school offers its staff

The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos

• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and welcoming community
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff
• Excellent facilities
• Cycle scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Are you a good people manager with a knowledge of audience research methodologies? Do you want the opportunity to advocate for our museum visitors to help ensure our exhibitions are genuinely audience-focused and open for all?

About us
Audience Research and Advocacy is part of Science Museum Group's (SMG) Communications department. The team ensures our exhibitions, galleries and learning resources and programmes are developed in a way that is truly audience focused, helping colleagues from across SMG to deliver inspiring, engaging, and memorable learning experiences.

The team does this by working with visitors and people who currently do not see our museums and sites as places for them, researching their needs, wants and expectations and sharing lessons learned.

We are now recruiting for an Audience Research Manager (North) based at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester working 35 hours per week on a fixed term, maternity cover contract lasting 12 months. Hybrid working is also currently available for this position.

About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to manage the team across SMG, in close collaboration with the Audience Research Manager based in the South, to aid SMG's mission to inspire futures. As Audience Research Manager you will apply your knowledge and experience of audience research to develop and deliver an engaging and inspiring offer for all audiences, supporting SMG's 'Open for All' policy.

You will manage the team, planning and co-ordinating strategic audience research and evaluation. You will use a 'science capital' approach in all your work to encourage equitable focused practice and ensure a broader people feel more at home with science.

In this role you will manage budgets and foster relationships with stakeholders, including commissioning and managing work by external research contractors so that high-quality and actionable findings are delivered to project teams on time and within budget.

About you
Joining us you will have experience of people management, with the ability to manage, influence, motivate and coach team members. You will be a good communicator with the ability to develop relationships, advocate for your work and influence senior stakeholders.

You will be able to manage budgets and projects successfully from conception to delivery, with effective planning and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and coordinate multiple projects to meet conflicting deadlines.

Crucially, you will have experience planning complex audience research projects, using audience research methodologies, in addition to experience working with people from a range of potential museum visitor groups e.g. families, adults, community groups, education groups, visitors with additional needs.

Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer
Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

Integra Education have an exciting opportunity for qualified teachers to join our team as a 1:1 Science tutor in Wigan.

We are currently working in partnership with a number of schools in the area who require qualified teachers to provide educational support to secondary aged pupils in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Hours of work are incredibly flexible and can fit around your schedule!

Whether your looking to pick up just a few hours to earn extra money or to start a new career in Education we can help you!

Benefits:

• Competitive payrates - Earn £28 per hour
• Access to free online CPD training
• Flexible hours! 1-40 per week you decide!
• Generous refer a friend scheme

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored learning plans to meet individual student needs
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment

Requirements:

• UK recognised teaching qualification
• Special education experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to engage and work effectively with children

Interested? Apply today! Just submit your CV or call 01925 594 203.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Integra Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring disclosure. Integra People promote equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for an experienced and passionate teacher to contribute to the development of the Quality of Education in our Mathematics department.This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and proven classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for developing and inspiring the pupils in their care.

The Mathematics department at Loreto achieve well above the national average securing 78% at 9-4 in the 2024 examinations. You will be joining a supportive and enthusiastic department whose priority is improving both their own practice and the outcomes for the students.

The successful candidate will be an experienced or outstanding qualified teacher with:

• the ability to engage students and transmit an enthusiasm for Mathematics;
• knowledge and understanding of current teaching and learning strategies in Mathematics;
• the ability or potential to teach inspirational lessons to a range of abilities across both key stages;
• an enthusiastic commitment to developing the school’s extra-curricular offering;
• a commitment to Loreto High School’s high expectations and powerful ethos;
• the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our students;
• excellent subject knowledge;
• a desire to work collaboratively and to make a real contribution to the development of our department and the progress of our students;
• Understanding and experience of implementing successful intervention programmes.

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to providing staff with high quality, professional development. We hold regular training to develop the skills and knowledge needed by staff in their current role or look towards the next step in their career. The induction of new staff is important, and we have tailored programmes to meet individual needs.In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package.

• Independent Employee Assistance Scheme - unlimited access to advice, information and face to face counselling support on a range of issues including emotional, personal, legal and financial or relationship issues for yourself and those living within your household.
• Regular review of staff workload in order to support staff wellbeing.
• Workplace pension scheme with excellent employer contributions.
• Bike2Work Scheme- where you can save money on the cost of bicycles and equipment

Commitment to safeguarding

Loreto High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with additional checks as part of the shortlisting process, including carrying out an online search. More Information can be found at www.loretochorlton.co.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

“Genius is 1% talent and 99% hard work.” - Thomas Edison

Didsbury High School are currently looking for a dedicated Teacher of Science who can contribute to our commitment to providing exceptional teaching and learning experiences. We are searching for an individual who possesses a genuine enthusiasm for teaching Science, both within the classroom and beyond. This post is suitable for both experienced teachers or newly qualified teachers.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our students by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Monday 30th September at 9am.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

What the school offers its staff

Didsbury High School is a new secondary free school for 11-18 students in South Manchester. The school is run by the Laurus Trust and replicates the outstanding education already provided by the Trust’s founder school, Cheadle Hulme High School (CHHS), based in Stockport. CHHS is a hugely oversubscribed school and was recently named as one of the UK’s top-performing schools in The Sunday Times, ranking as the 15th non-denominational comprehensive school in Manchester and the North West in the annual Parent Power Survey for 2022.

Didsbury High School is the most oversubscribed first preference school in Manchester, we are a non-selective, non-denominational school, which opened in September 2019. We currently have students in Years 7 to 11 along with our brand-new sixth form that opened in September 2023 with students in Year 12. We currently have a total of 1092 students on roll.

Our students have access to state-of-the-art facilities in a brand-new building behind Didsbury Point. Didsbury is a suburban area of Manchester, 4.5 miles south of Manchester City Centre. The location enjoys the advantages of proximity to the open countryside of Cheshire and the Peak District, strong transport links and the cultural and sporting activities of a major city.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Laurus Trust is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of individual background or circumstance. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we strongly encourage applications from all persons with a known disability, and we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants, that meet the minimum criteria for a role, will be offered an interview and given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills.

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 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!

This role will be working within the Ophthalmic Imaging & Diagnostics department at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. The department supports all sub specialties within Ophthalmology by carrying out a number of different imaging services which are used to help measure, diagnose, monitor and treat patients’ eye conditions. The Ophthalmic Imaging department is undergoing a period of development and expansion to meet the needs of our patients and service users, including the implementation of various virtual clinics across various sites within the Manchester area.

We are seeking exceptional candidates to work as part of the team to provide a comprehensive imaging service at the highest standard.This is a great opportunity for Ophthalmic Science Practitioners to gain experience in all these areas in a stimulating environment with high levels of support from an experienced and committed team of professionals.



To work as part of the Ophthalmic Imaging team to provide high quality imaging service to all patients using a wide range of ophthalmic imaging techniques including:

UWF Imaging

Optical Coherence Tomography and Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography

Humphrey Visual Field Testing

Goldmann Visual Field Testing

Visual Acuity Testing

Patient History Taking

Eye drops instillation

Fundus Fluorescein Angiography

Indocyanine Green Angiography

Intraocular Pressure Measuring (GAT and iCare)

Anterior Segment OCT

Anterior Segment Imaging

Topography

Administration tasks





MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & 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 brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we’ve 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 new Green Plan which will set 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 atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Sep 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Start date: September 2024
Full-time and long-term position
Teaching Science at KS3 & KS4
We are working in partnership with an 11-16 secondary school in Bolton 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. There is a temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidate. 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 Stages3 and 4.
Planning and preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, andassessments.
Monitoring student progress and providing feedback.
Contributing to the development of the department'scurriculum.
Participating in extracurricular activities and school trips.

Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. ECT's welcome toapply.
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 byapplying via this website or email
***Hays Education are currently recruiting Qualified Secondary Teachers forteaching roles around Greater Manchester. Refer a Friend/Colleague and Hays canissue £350 vouchers for every successful appointment
We look forward to hearing from you

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Join our talented and dedicated team as a Teacher of Mathematics - With a passion for teaching, combined with a flair for all things numerical could you inspire our students and help them achieve the best possible outcome.

For the right candidate, the role carries with it a Teaching and Learning Responsibility working with the Head of Mathematics to further develop the pedagogy and curriculum for KS3 to secure curriculum progress.

We would also welcome applications from ECT.

Our aim is to ensure that our students are given every opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background. With this in mind, we are looking to appoint a teacher who shares our vision for a learning environment and curriculum that is ambitious as well as supportive and nurturing.

As well as academic success, we focus on and take great pride in our students' behaviour. We aim for high achievement in an environment which is based on rewards, not sanctions. Working closely with our teaching body, our caring and experienced pastoral team are always on hand to help and support our students through their secondary school journey.

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are centred around a different, fairer and better way of doing things. These values are embedded in everything that we do within the Academy - they are our ‘Ways of being’;

Do what matters most |Be yourself, always |Show you care |Succeed together

How to apply

To apply for the role, please visit the Times Educational Supplement (TES) website and complete the application form available on the TES website:

The closing date is Tuesday, 24th September 2024

Interview date: w/c 30 September 2024

For more information about the Trust, please visit www.coopacademies.co.uk

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

What the school offers its staff

As part of the Co-op Academy Trust, you will also benefit from excellent CPD as well as a Trust wide network of colleagues to share best practice with.

Other benefits include:

• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Discounts on various Co-op branded products
• Co-operative credit union
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• Colleague Assistance via Health Assured
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flu vaccine

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

Join our talented and dedicated team as a Teacher of Design & Technology and Art - With a passion for teaching, combined with a creative flare could you inspire our students and help them achieve the best possible outcome.

We welcome applications from candidates looking to teach across both Design & Technology and Art. CPD, along with support and guidance from our skilled and experienced team will be provided where subjects fall outside of your specialism.

Our aim is to ensure that our students are given every opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background. With this in mind, we are looking to appoint a teacher who shares our vision for a learning environment and curriculum that is ambitious as well as supportive and nurturing.

As well as academic success, we focus on and take great pride in our students' behaviour. We aim for high achievement in an environment which is based on rewards, not sanctions. Working closely with our teaching body, our caring and experienced pastoral team are always on hand to help and support our students through their secondary school journey.

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are centred around a different, fairer and better way of doing things. These values are embedded in everything that we do within the Academy - they are our ‘Ways of being’;

What the school offers its staff

As part of the Co-op Academy Trust, you will also benefit from excellent CPD as well as a Trust wide network of colleagues to share best practice with.

Other benefits include:

• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Discounts on various Co-op branded products
• Co-operative credit union
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• Colleague Assistance via Health Assured
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flu vaccine

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.

Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts

Science Technician Start date: As soon as possible Salary: £26,944 - £29,746 per annum (actual salary £23,254 - £25,673 per annum) Leyton Sixth Form College offers a wide range of A level and vocational courses to approximately 2,300 full-time 16-19 year old students. We strive to provide high quality education and support to our students in fulfilling their academic potential and becoming thinking, questioning and caring members of society. We are an ambitious, diverse and inclusive College and we are proud of the success and achievements of our students and staff and the contribution that we make to our community. At the heart of our culture and ethos is our commitment to being a responsive, innovative and forward-thinking College and a thriving learning community. In order to realise this commitment in our day-to-day work, we have developed a framework of Compassionate Education, a concept which embraces high expectations and inclusive practice, seeks to apply the principles of equity, diversity and belonging in all we do, promotes the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing for all and advances our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation. We are seeking to recruit a Science Technician to support our highly successful programme area, in particular Chemistry. You will facilitate the general maintenance and care of our laboratories, ensuring the preparation and safe storage of equipment. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our Science IT initiatives and the College’s pastoral support programme. This is a rewarding and varied role in which you can support our students to achieve their full academic potential. In return we offer a wide range of staff benefits and the opportunity to work within a thriving learning community. Leyton Sixth Form College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, religion, belief or disability. For further information about the role and how to apply, please download the job description and person specification and follow the link below to our online application process via FE Jobs.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this role.Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th September 2024 Interview date: Thursday 26th September 2024 Leyton Sixth Form College has a strong commitment to safeguarding students and safer recruitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

This post has been funded by the Greater Manchester Clinical Research Network to improve and facilitate recruitment of GMMH service users, their families, carers and staff to high quality research studies on the National Institute for Health Research Portfolio.

The post-holder will work with GMMH research units and clinical teams to maximise participant recruitment to NIHR portfolio studies utilising new and established systems and processes. This particular post initially includes a requirement to support recruitment to studies in Dementia. There will be a requirement to recruit to other projects later during the role depending on where recruitment support is needed.

The post holder will be a key member of the GMMH R&I team, providing ongoing support to the Dementia Research Centre to enable effective recruitment to clinical research studies related to the research units across the GMMH footprint. The post holder will liaise with the Brain Health Clinic, local clinical teams and study sponsors to support the delivery of study protocols and the service users involved. The post holder will be involved in ensuring that the research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the service users and will have a key role in providing and maintaining appropriate participant-focused environment to facilitate the production of good quality research.

Post holder will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the objectives for this post. Although based at the Rawnsley Building (Central Manchester), post holders will be required to work across GMMH clinical services (including inpatient settings, community, and prisons).

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts


This advert closes on Monday 23 Sep 2024