Total 3 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 4YW

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

Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Associate in Translational Physiology

Lancaster Medical School is seeking to appoint a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to lead a new research grant awarded to Dr Chris Gaffney by North West Cancer Research. The grant will be in prehabilitation and colorectal cancer. Specifically, we will test whether prehabilitation can have any neuroprotective effects during chemotherapy and is a collaboration between Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster Department of Psychology, and NHS Trusts in the region.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main duties entail:

• Leading in the construction of new knowledge of how neuroplasticity can be impacted upon by exercise and chemotherapy.
• Recruiting participants to take part in research studies
• Designing studies and leading the scientific and methodological approach
• Ensuring research practices are compliant and up to date with Open Science practices
• Data collection from participants including data management and quality assurance
• Participation in project meetings; preparation and presentation of talks, posters and reports to disseminate the results of studies
• Day-to-day lab management including opportunities to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate lab members
• Managing lab engagement activities and online media

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will:

• Be a motivated and organised researcher and are excited and enthusiastic about the research
• Have (or submitted) a PhD in Physiology or Neuroscience with experience of working in human testing, preferably patient cohorts
• Be an excellent project manager and be able to lead the project independently and meet deadlines
• Have excellent quantitative research skills including in programming and statistical analysis

THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE

• Generous holiday leave - 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus University closure days and bank holidays.
• Access to employee pension scheme, and annual flexible benefits scheme.
• We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis. The faculty holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research.  
• For more information about the benefits of working at Lancaster University, including support for relocation from overseas, see Jobs - Lancaster University

Lancaster Medical School is a busy teaching and research active Department. It is home to a friendly group of over 60 Academic staff, with teams of Research and Professional Services and Technical staff. The successful candidate would join the Experimental Medicine research group co-led by Dr Chris Gaffney and Dr Hannah Jarvis and would also participate in cross-site research group meetings with East Lancashire Hospitals Trust (BRIDGES). Further information about the Medical School is available at: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lms/

Please upload a cover letter with your application.

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups, and for this full-time post, we expect a start date by October.

This role is indefinite, subject to funding, which is currently only available for 2.5 years.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Dr Chris Gaffney, Senior Lecturer in Integrative Physiology, c.gaffney@lancaster.ac.uk

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