Total 55 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Walsall, Staffordshire, WS6 7JQ

What skills and experience we're looking for

King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Science teacher to join our high-performing successful department. We would ideally recruit a teacher with a specialism in Chemistry.

As a teacher you will teach Science across the age and ability range and specialise at Key Stage 4 and 5. Science is popular and successful from Key Stage 3 through to our thriving, successful Sixth Form. In 2023, over 80% of Year 11 students achieved at least two GCSE science grades at 9-4 and almost half of the cohort takes the Triple Science pathway. Results are very strong at GCSE in both Separate Sciences and Combined Science. We have a strong uptake for A-level, with multiple groups for all sciences in both Year 12 & 13. We also teach a successful Level 3 Diploma in Medical Science.

We are looking for a teacher with infectious enthusiasm, excellent communication skills alongside the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents. We expect the successful candidate to show a passion for their subject, work as part of a team and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life.

What the school offers its staff

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching; we have recently expanded, adding an additional form group to accommodate the growing number of children in the local area. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

Further details about the role

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.

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

We are seeking an inspiring teacher with excellent subject knowledge to teach inspirationallessons and to use their drive, passion and teaching dynamic to make a significant contributionto our successful Mathematics department.

Who we are:

Weston Road is a friendly, harmonious, progressive, over-subscribed 11-18 Academy, locatedon the edge of an attractive county town. The Academy has an outstanding reputation for pastoral care.

Ofsted recently judged the Academy Good commenting that students “are well behaved, hardworking and keen to succeed’.

The successful candidate will join a strong and committed team of teachers. A Level teachingis available to suitably qualified applicants.

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs.

Please see our website for further details www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/vacancies

Closing date: Monday 7th October, 2024, 9am

Completed applications should be returned to lbirks@westonroad.staffs.sch.uk

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• An employer placing staff welfare and wellbeing at the heart of our school

• A stimulating working environment with a platform to share your ideas

• Career development opportunities

• A supportive and dedicated team of colleagues

• Enthusiastic and well behaved students

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

As we embark on the search for a Deputy Leader of Science, we are seeking an individual who shares our passion for creating a workplace that stands out. We want someone who will contribute to the vibrancy and success of The Cheadle Academy.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and skilled specialist who will inspire students to enjoy and thrive in all aspects of Science. The ideal candidate for this position will be self-motivated and ambitious, whilst remaining committed to working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels across the organisation. You will have experience of raising standards and supporting student progress.

What the school offers its staff

At The Cheadle Academy we provide an environment where students are encouraged to be curious learners, value their community, develop a pioneering spirit and work hard to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Cheadle Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safer recruitment practices and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are passionate about promoting British values, which is evident through our curriculum and the routines of our daily school life.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Shire Oak Academy is a popular and innovative Academy under the leadership of our new Associate Headteacher, Mr Neal Critchley.

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Mathematics on a fixed term basis.

This is an exciting and innovative time for the Academy and we are looking to appoint an individual who is:

• An inspirational andenthusiastic team member.
• Clearabout whatconstitutes outstanding outcomes for all students.
• A passionate, creative teacher who believes in all students’ capacity to succeed and will embrace our ethos ‘Turning Potential into Excellence’.

What the school offers its staff

Shire Oak School, a comprehensive secondary school, was formed in 1970 by merging Shire Oak Grammar School, opened in 1961, with Walsall Wood Secondary Modern School, which had been moved to new buildings adjoining those of the grammar school in 1966. In September 2003 we received designation as a specialist science college. In April 2011, our school became an 11 to 18 comprehensive converter Academy. In October 2018, Shire Oak Academy alongside Aldridge School, Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Queen Mary’s High School and The Walsall Studio School formed The Mercian Academy Trust.

We can offer you the support of a strong, hard-working team and the opportunity to work with students who meet the high expectations we have of them.

The Academy has been heavily oversubscribed for a number of years and we are incredibly proud of our external examination results.

For a more detailed look at our Academy access our website onwww.shireoakacademy.co.uk.

Further details are available by contacting the Headteacher’s PA by e-mail ons.read@soa.merciantrust.org.uk

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visitingwww.crb.gov.uk.

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

We are seeking to appoint a skilled teacher to join our experienced Science team and to teach across KS2 and KS3.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• support for the Values ethos of the school
• the ability to inspire and enthuse learners
• the commitment to raising achievement for all
• a positive approach to teamwork
• the desire to contribute to the wider life of the school

You will join a supportive and friendly team in a school with a strong emphasis on respect and wellbeing. We run a fully accredited ECT programme in partnership with Painsley College. Our professional development is highly personalised in order to improve knowledge and skills and enable progression into middle and senior management.

Applications are welcome from ECTs, experienced, primary and secondary trained teachers.

What the school offers its staff

You will join a supportive and friendly team in a school with a strong emphasis on respect and wellbeing. We run a fully accredited ECT programme in partnership with Painsley College. Our professional development is highly personalised in order to improve knowledge and skills and enable progression into middle and senior management.

Applications are welcome from ECTs, experienced, primary and secondary trained teachers.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service including a Children’s Barred List check which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Science

Person Specification

Attributes

Essential /Desirable

QTS status

Essential for when taking up post

Able to teach 11-18 at all abilities

Desirable

Degree in Technology or related subject or industry experience

Essential

Enthusiastic about teaching Science, hardworking and able to show initiative

Essential

Committed to support the Catholic ethos of the school

Essential

Willing to work as part of a team

Essential

ICT literate

Essential

Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

Experience of teaching A level students

Desirable

What the school offers its staff

Do you want to work at a school where staff and students are valued and happy?

We value collaborative planning, no marking, don’t follow fads and care about faith, culture and learning deeply.

An opportunity has arisen, will you take it?

Commitment to safeguarding

St Francis of Assisi Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Science

Person Specification

Attributes

Essential /Desirable

QTS status

Essential for when taking up post

Able to teach 11-18 at all abilities

Desirable

Degree in Technology or related subject or industry experience

Essential

Enthusiastic about teaching Science, hardworking and able to show initiative

Essential

Committed to support the Catholic ethos of the school

Essential

Willing to work as part of a team

Essential

ICT literate

Essential

Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

Experience of teaching A level students

Desirable

Shows commitment to whole school ventures and projects

Essential

What the school offers its staff

Do you want to work at a school where staff and students are valued and happy?

We value collaborative planning, no marking, don’t follow fads and care about faith, culture and learning deeply.

An opportunity has arisen, will you take it?

Commitment to safeguarding

St Francis of Assisi Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic specialist of Science to join our team from January 2025, or earlier if possible. This role is open to Early Career Teachers or those with more experience. The most important criteria for us is that you support our vision of “succeed and thrive” for all students; that you are willing to create an excellent climate for learning where students develop academic success, alongside a confidence and love of the subject.

What the school offers its staff

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do. As a part of the John Taylor Teaching School Hub and working with The Staffordshire Research School at John Taylor we will focus on your development, whatever stage you are at in your career. As a research informed school with a coaching for excellence model, we want you to succeed and thrive too.

Commitment to safeguarding

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure and barring service check is a requirement of this post. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy is available to view on our website.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic specialist of Science to join our team from January 2025. We are ideally looking for a Physics specialist, but applications from other specialisms are welcomed. The most important criteria for us is that you support our vision of “succeed and thrive” for all students; that you are willing to create an excellent climate for learning where students develop academic success, alongside a confidence and love of the subject.

What the school offers its staff

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do. As a part of the John Taylor Teaching School Hub and working with The Staffordshire Research School at John Taylor we will focus on your development, whatever stage you are at in your career. As a research informed school with a coaching for excellence model, we want you to succeed and thrive too.

Commitment to safeguarding

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure and barring service check is a requirement of this post. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy is available to view on our website.

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role:

A vacancy has arisen in our science department that would suit an NQT

or an experienced qualified teacher, ideally with a chemistry or physics degree,

although biology would be considered for the right candidate.

This post will commence in January 2025.

The successful candidate will;

• be inspirational – able to engage with our students and create an

atmosphere of enthusiasm in the classroom.

• be determined to get the very best out of our students, seeing

them reach their full potential

• have a genuine passion for Science

Find out more on our jobs page – www.bwh.staffs.sch.uk

APPLICATION DEADLINE – Monday 30 September 2024 @ 9am

What the school offers its staff

• A Christian community with a caring, secure and

disciplined environment.

• A wide range of extra-curricular activities.
• High academic standards.
• A commitment to success for all.
• Ongoing CPD for all staff

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

The successful applicant will have a confident understanding of the Science GCSE curriculum and have the ability to inspire and challenge students’ attitude towards Science, through their passion and knowledge of the subject. Only applications from those with Qualified Teacher Status will be considered for this post.

The successful candidate will be:

• An excellent teacher with an ability to motivate pupils to make progress.
• Interested in the pastoral aspects of education.
• Outstanding in managing challenging behaviours.
• Positive in outlook and believe in the power of education to change the path of Alternative Provision students’ lives.
• A team player prepared to work with colleagues and share ideas and resources.
• Passionate as a Science teacher and keen to inspire their classes and students.
• Have a thorough understanding of current developments and issues in the teaching of the subject and wider profession.
• Committed to their own continuing professional development and contribute towards that of others.
• Innovative and committed to develop solutions to raising achievements.
• Knowledgeable of how assessment for learning, target setting, and department improvement planning can raise achievement.
• Committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children.
• Hardworking, committed, reliable and enthusiastic.

What the school offers its staff

Join our expanding team!!

Ofsted Rating: Good – July 2023

“The school ethos of ‘high standards, daring to dream, traditional values, success and personalised support’ is shared by all.”

“Leaders lead with integrity and determination. They are ambitious for all pupils. They do not use pupils’ chequered experience of education to excuse low standards. Instead, they demand the best from pupils.”

The Ladder School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team.

The Ladder School is an academy that is part of The Mercian Trust. The Ladder School is a Free School set up by the trust to offer effective alternative provision for the young people of Walsall.

Based on the edge of Walsall town centre there are excellent links to the local and wider community. The Ladder School operates under a commissioning model, where local mainstream schools identify students at risk of permanent exclusion and moves them to The Ladder School, to transform their behaviour and enable them to be successful in their future. These students have struggled in mainstream education environments and benefit significantly from the smaller class sizes and additional support on offer at The Ladder School.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school before making an application, please contact reception to arrange an appointment.

All applicants interested in this post must complete an application via The Mercian Trust Recruitment portal. CV’s will not be accepted.

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd September at 9.00am

Interviews: Wednesday 25th September 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

The Ladder School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the ‘Safeguarding Policy’ is available to view or download by logging onto the School website: www.theladderschool.org.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher of Science to join our successful department here at CCSC. We encourage applications from ECTs, recently qualified teachers or experienced members of staff who are looking for opportunities in a proactive, positive and success-driven environment.

What the school offers its staff

Chesterton Community Sports College is an exciting school to work in with a dynamic, enthusiastic team of teachers. We are the lead school of Collective Vision Trust and have an excellent reputation in the area for developing teachers and leaders of the future.

We are an oversubscribed school with a record of excellent progress and results. We have a warm and friendly learning environment with a hard working ethos and both staff and pupils strive, ‘To be the best they can be.’

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspiring teacher with excellent subject knowledge to teach inspirationallessons and to use their drive, passion and teaching dynamic to make a significant contributionto our successful Mathematics department.

Who we are:

Weston Road is a friendly, harmonious, progressive, over-subscribed 11-18 Academy, locatedon the edge of an attractive county town. The Academy has an outstanding reputation for pastoral care.

Ofsted recently judged the Academy Good commenting that students “are well behaved, hardworking and keen to succeed’.

The successful candidate will join a strong and committed team of teachers. A Level teachingis available to suitably qualified applicants.

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs.

Please see our website for further details www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/vacancies

Closing date: Monday 23rd September 2024, 9am

Completed applications should be returned to lbirks@westonroad.staffs.sch.uk

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• An employer placing staff welfare and wellbeing at the heart of our school

• A stimulating working environment with a platform to share your ideas

• Career development opportunities

• A supportive and dedicated team of colleagues

• Enthusiastic and well behaved students

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

You can shape the engineering leaders of the future as a Mathematics Teacher here at The JCB Academy. We’re looking for an educator who can make mathematical principles accessible and lay a solid foundation of understanding for emerging engineering minds. Ready to drive great results as you inspire a new generation of business leaders and engineering experts? Join an organisation steeped in engineering success.

Not a qualified teacher? No problem. You’ll need a degree to back up your subject area expertise, but what’s most important is being able to inspire learners with your passion for mathematics. We’ll train you on the rest. Empathic, supportive and an outstanding communicator, you’ll be able to break down complex ideas into digestible chunks that make your lessons a highlight of the timetable for learners.

The JCB Academy is defined by a can-do culture and, as a teacher with us, you’ll drive it. Your positivity, subject area authority and energy will make you a role model for learners - it’s something you’ll live up to in every aspect of school life, including extracurricular activities. You’ll foster inclusivity that will enable everyone to reach their potential at The JCB Academy. Your own included!

We offer a benefits package which includes an Employee Assistance Programme (including financial guidance, legal enquiries, support for issues at home and at work), access to JCB’s dental scheme (monthly fee), free access to the academy’s gym, free on-site parking and Cyclescheme.

Please contact the HR Department by email to recruitment@jcbacademy.com or on 01889 506100 if you would like to arrange an informal visit.

What the school offers its staff

The JCB Academy is a school specialising in engineering and business. We teach learners from Y9 to SixthForm and provide Intermediate (L2) and Advanced (L3) apprenticeship programmes as well as Business and Engineering T-Levels which provide additional choices post-GCSE. Our approach pairs classroom learning with practical application, and we have an impressive range of world-class industry partners who help with that. JCB, of course, but also Harper Adams University, Rolls-Royce and Toyota Motor Manufacturing to name just a few. Names that can turn heads with learners and lock in their learning engagement.

Situated close to Uttoxeter, you’ll have a picturesque market town on your doorstep and easy access to many independent shops, cafes and bars. Once you’ve explored that, there are plenty of characterful villages and cultural attractions to immerse yourself in as well as great travel links to major cities and The Peaks. It’s a beautiful place to call home and there’s an abundance of great-value-for-money housing available.

Commitment to safeguarding

The JCB Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Opportunity: Science Teacher (QTS)

Start Date: October Half Term/January 2025
Location: Small, supportive school setting
Application Contact: natasha.bentley@randstad.co.uk

Are you passionate about teaching science in a supportive, student-focused environment? We're seeking a Science Specialist (QTS) to join our committed team. This role provides the opportunity to work with small class sizes, capped at 12 students, allowing for personalized and impactful teaching.

Our students, who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs (SEMH), often face additional challenges such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. We embrace a 'can't do yet' philosophy, fostering resilience and growth. As part of our trauma-informed school, you will receive comprehensive therapeutic training and support, equipping you to address the unique needs of our students.

The Role:

• Deliver a broad Science curriculum across various levels, including Key Stage 3, GCSE, and Functional Skills.
• Cultivate professional, nurturing relationships with students to inspire and engage them.
• Collaborate with educational and therapy professionals, parents/carers, and local authorities to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Contribute to both academic and extra-curricular programs, bringing your own passions and expertise to the table.

What We Offer:

• Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Small class sizes with specialist TA support.
• The opportunity to be part of a growing national organization that values talent and promotes from within.
• Enhanced occupational sickness scheme and life assurance.
• Regular therapeutic supervision and support.
• Additional perks including MediCash cashback for medical appointments, REACH awards, and service recognition bonuses.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers, technology, and cycle-to-work.

Safeguarding:
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and social media due diligence checks.

Apply Today:
If you are a Science Specialist (QTS) who is passionate about putting students first and excited about making a real difference in a supportive and nurturing environment, we would love to hear from you. Please send your application or any inquiries to natasha.bentley@randstad.co.uk.

Join us in making science education engaging, relevant, and impactful for every student.