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Post-MRCS applicants with registrar level experience in trauma and orthopaedics from the UK and around the world are invited to apply to join the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department at St Mary’s and Charing Cross Hospitals in the capacity of a Clinical Research Fellow Registrar. The fellowship is available from 02 October 2024 for 6 months.

The role has no on-call commitment.

Key features of this fellowship and department:

· High volume operating (trauma and elective)

· Research systems and support staff in place

· Teaching opportunities on local courses

· International reputation with good world wide connections

The elective centre at Charing Cross has been designated a regional Major Revision Centre and handles all the elective practice of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The Major Trauma Centre at St Mary’s provides a huge opportunity to gain experience in the management of and surgery related to, high volume major trauma and polytrauma.

For 50% of the week, candidates will be expected to develop a research project and apply for funding under the supervision of a clinical academic orthopaedic surgeon. It is well recognised that many surgeons wish to pursue a higher degree and secure a grant for their research. This role will enable the successful candidate to develop their applications and research protocols with protected time and guidance, while continuing their clinical training and development.

The remaining 50% of their week will be clinical work including Orthopaedic clinics and operating lists.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to advertise a Clinical Research Fellowship in Trauma and Orthopaedics. We are the largest NHS trust in England, and together with Imperial College London we are one of the UK's first academic health science centres (AHSCs). Our five hospitals offer major advances in patient care, clinical teaching, and scientific invention and innovation. The post holder will have the opportunity undertake a clinical role at registrar level with protected time for research in orthopaedic surgery. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a research project as part of a higher degree and will be supervised by an appropriate clinical academic surgeon affiliated with Imperial College.

This post provides an opportunity to perform impactful research with the financial support and time required, which is often challenging at the start of a project. Supervision and mentorship will be provided to support both academic and clinical work performed during this fellowship.


This advert closes on Thursday 3 Oct 2024

Do you enjoy providing memorable experiences? Can you actively engage and share various messages to a range of people?

About us
The award-winning Science Museum is not only famous for its unrivalled collections but also for its visitor care. As part of the Science Museum Group, we aim to Inspire Futures. In joining the Visitor Experience team at the Science Museum, you will have an integral part in making a significant difference to the experience of over 3 million museum visitors a year!

About the role
Our Visitor Experience Team have part time and full time Visitor Experience Assistant opportunities, for permanent contracts.

The following hours are available:

• 35 hours per week - 7 hours per day (usually 9:15 - 5:15, 9:30 - 5:30 or 10-6) on a fixed rota pattern working every other weekend.
  
  
• 25 hours per week - 5 hours per day (usually 10-3 or 11-4) working Monday to Friday.
  
  
• 14 Hours per week - 7 hours per day (usually 9:15 - 5:15, 9:30 - 5:30 or 10-6) every Saturday and Sunday.
  
  
• 10 Hours per week - 5 hours per day (usually 10-3 or 11-4) every Saturday and Sunday.

Regardless of your experience in customer-based roles if you're eager to bring on board your communication skills and proactivity, we want to hear from you!

You will provide industry leading customer service; handle sales and cash; manage queues; usher customers; promote Gift-Aid and donations; and provide information to our visitors. Assisting the department reach its targets, you will also proactively up-sell Museum's attractions.

We find that colleagues get the most from their time at the Museum when they are the most engaged versions of themselves. And we pride ourselves to be a vibrant work environment welcoming and attracting a diverse range of people.

Assessment Centre expected in person 10 - 11 October
Anticipated start date 11 November

About you
You have great communication skills, and a friendly and accommodating attitude. You have a high-level of customer service or willingness to swiftly acquire the skills to become truly visitor focused.

You are great with a range of different people and are a keen team player who enjoys working with and supporting others.

You're keen to facilitate an environment where our visitors feel welcome and comfortable; whilst possessing the confidence to actively approach, and engage with visitors to understand their needs, or to promote Museum activities. You enjoy working during busy Museum periods, remaining focused and taking initiative.

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.

What we offer
Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave (FTE) in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

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 develop 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.

Do you have experience or exposure to ICT desktop support within a MS Windows 7&10 environment? Are you able to troubleshoot issues effectively with a collaborative team?

About the role
We are looking for an ICT Site Support Engineer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis at the Science Museum. Working within the ICT team, you will lead the support for the Science Museum's premier events space to ensure our clients receive the best possible experience.

As ICT Site Support Engineer, you will troubleshoot and translate desk and network issues, build new user laptops using Autopilot on Intune, configure network devices and work through projects assigned by ICT. You will also support events by performing pre-checks and configuration, monitoring during events, and post-event reconfigurations so that the space is ready for the next client. When not actively supporting the event space you will provide general 1st and 2nd line ICT support for the Science Museum site.

About you
As ICT Site Support Engineer, you are customer-focused, organised and a good listener with an ability to problem-solve. With collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively with your team, you will be eager to help your stakeholders to resolve any technical issues. You have great interpersonal skills and can flex your style to work with a range of different people. You will also have experience or exposure to basic network switch and troubleshooting, active directory and desktop support.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

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.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave (full time equivalent) in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

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 develop 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.

A compelling and distinctive opportunity to join the founding staff team at Brook Mead Academy: help shape the future of Leicester’s newest secondary school.
Senior Science Technician
LG Band 5, Point 11-14 (£23,211.00 pro rata from £27,933.00 FTE)
The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a family of thirteen primary and secondary schools all based in Leicester and Leicestershire. Together, we seek to Make A Positive Difference to the lives of the children attending our schools. Brook Mead Academy is the newest school in TMET, following on from the successful opening of Castle Mead Academy in September 2019. Brook Mead builds on the outstanding provision enjoyed at our flagship secondary school, Rushey Mead Academy, which far exceeds national averages for progress and attainment, placing it year after year in the top 5% of schools nationally.
We know that education has the power to transform lives. At Brook Mead, we will be Building Better Futures Together! Staff and pupils are united in a mission to excel and secure the best possible future for each scholar by laying the foundations for high academic achievement and all-round personal development.
We believe that knowledge is power and access to powerful knowledge is the right of every child. We want to ensure our pupils leave with a treasure trove of knowledge and skills which will be theirs forever to use for the betterment of themselves and the world. We are looking for a Senior Science Technician who will join the team and develop, manage and co-ordinate the technical and material resources used in the teaching of Science in the school. You will be committed to ensuring that our pupils receive the best in Science education.
This is a unique opportunity to join a founding team to shape a brand-new school. You will join a small and select cadre of staff who are laying the foundations for a truly special and distinctive school.
• Professional learning and coaching is available to all and within the school day so there is every opportunity to grow as a practitioner.
• Staff wellbeing is a priority with constant vigilance around workloads.
• As part of The Mead Educational Trust, you will be able to work with esteemed colleagues at Castle Mead, Kibworth Mead, Rushey Mead and Orchard Mead, as well as colleagues in our primary schools.
• Practice is research informed in every area of work and we focus on a few key priorities rather than be seduced by gimmicks and quick fixes.
Join us to be build better futures!
Closing Date: Friday 4th October 2024 at midday.
Interviews: October 2024.
Position Start Date: As soon as possible after interview.
Salary: LG Band 5, Point 11-14 (£23,211.00 pro rata from £27,933.00 FTE).
Hours of work: 36 hours per week (38.6 weeks).
Mon to Thurs 8am to 4pm with 30min lunch, Fri – 8am to 2:30pm with 30min lunch.
Supporting documents: Applicant Pack including job description and person specification – Senior Science Technician at Brook Mead Academy
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Brook Mead Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated teacher of Mathematics. The ideal candidate will be able to operate within a dynamic and forward-thinking team who are focused on developing exciting and engaging learning experiences for students across the 11-18 age range.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, please visit:http://satrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SAT-Employee-Benefits-September-2022.pdf

Commitment to safeguarding

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bridgwater College Academy are looking for an outstanding classroom teacher, or an ECT with the potential to become outstanding, to join our dynamic and expanding Science department, covering KS3 and KS4 core Science and KS4 Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

You will have experience teaching across KS3 and KS4, a passion for Science, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

You will also need to have good behaviour management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate students in order to raise standards and maximise their potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Academy, where putting students first is a fundamental part of our culture. We strongly believe that positive outcomes for our students come from the professionalism, commitment and passion for excellence displayed by our staff.

What we offer:

• 20% non-contact time for all teaching staff
• Employee Rewards scheme – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
• A Trust wide leadership competencies framework
• A professional leadership development coach
• A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy
• Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and driven through The Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 6th October 2024.

What the school offers its staff

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme.

Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bridgwater College Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Vacancy for Second in Science

To start January 2025

Permanent, Full Time

MPR/UPR £30,000 - £46,525 pay award pending

(TLR 2b £5,348)

We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivational Second in Science who will provide high quality leadership based on ambition, high expectations, drive and an uncompromising commitment towards securing improvement, with the ability to teach to a professional standard who understands effective student learning through challenging, high quality and exciting teaching methods.

The successful candidate will possess the expertise to inspire and engage students, and will be determined to get the best from our diverse cohort of students, ensuring they make their very best progress. This will be achieved through planning and delivering engaging lessons, which will inspire our learners to succeed with the opportunity to teach to KS3 and KS4.

Applications are welcomed from talented and aspirant individuals who genuinely enjoy teaching and who have a commitment to continuing to improve students’ achievement and attainment. We are ambitious for our students and take great pride in being a positive and supportive learning community.

Applications are welcomed from newly qualified as well as more experienced professionals who possess the necessary drive and commitment to work with our students to contribute to the continued improvement of the school.

Please see attached job description for more details.

Closing Date:11th October 2024, 12 noon

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please contact Mrs Willett atjwillett@crestwood-s.dudley.sch.ukif you would like more information regarding the role or to book a viewing.

What the school offers its staff

Over the past 6 years the school has been on an incredible journey, and the best news is…. we feel we have only just begun! Our goal is to become an outstanding school in all areas and our achievements so far indicate that we are on the right track.

Crestwood School and Sixth Form exists to provide an unrivalled learning environment for the young people in our local and wider community.

Through our teaching and pastoral care, we aim to develop independent young people with a thirst for learning.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and expect all Staff and Volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary Safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn. Details of the checks that will be undertake can be found at: KCSIE, 2023 This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Love the processes of teaching and learning and are keen to continually develop their own skills;

Will subscribe to the ethos of the Academy and be committed to get the very best from our students;

Take every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, to talk to students, model expected behaviours and build positive relationships;

Remain at the forefront of pedagogy, educational research and debate.

See themselves as having the potential to become senior school leaders of the future.

Recognise that teaching can be a demanding job and react positively to those demands;

What the school offers its staff

We offer a number of excellent staff benefits for our employees. These include:

Cycle to Work Scheme

A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Staff fitness class Wellbeing weeks

We are partnered with Mulberry Multi Academy Trust in London (excellent CPD opportunities)

We encourage and support tangible Leadership courses e.g. NPQ.

2 additional days added to October half term

Benenden Healthcare

Half day ‘special leave’ for every member of staff every year.

There is so much on offer for you at Bexhill Academy.

Commitment to safeguarding

The 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 successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The School:

Located in the semi-rural village of Swanwick on the Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire border and within easy reach of the M1, Swanwick Hall is an 11-18 school with over 1,000 students situated on a beautiful 23-acre site around a Grade 2 listed Hall.

At Swanwick Hall our mission is simple, we exist to provide our students with opportunities and experiences to enhance their life choices, making a positive contribution to the world we share. The school, a member of The Two Counties Trust, is rightly proud of its reputation in the community as a good school which has an excellent record of student progression and positive engagement based on mutual respect.

The role:

Swanwick Hall is looking for an inspirational Teacher of Business Studies and Computer Science. This role is perfect for an individual who is committed to students’ learning and ensuring they each achieve their full potential by consistently delivering engaging lessons. The successful candidate will join a team of effective, hardworking professionals, committed to providing an outstanding education for all students. This role will involve teaching timetabled lessons for both Business Studies and Computer Science.

The person:

We are looking for someone who has a real passion for Business Studies and Computer Science and their teaching and can demonstrate excellent subject knowledge. The ideal candidate will have a range of skills and experiences that they can bring to our school to complement our current talented team of teachers.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.

We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.

We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.

We offer:

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
• Entry to a career average pension scheme.
• Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

The closing date for applications is: Thursday 03 October 2024 at midday.

Interviews will be held on: a date to be confirmed.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

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

Bishop Justus is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and inspirational Subject Leader of Maths to join our dedicated team. As the Subject Leader, you will be at the forefront of promoting high standards or teaching and learning across the Maths department, delivering a high-quality knowledge rich education for our students. Mathematics is a popular choice at A Level so experience at KS5 is an advantage.

The successful candidate must be able to establish excellent relationships with students and colleagues, be flexible in their approach and provide clear leadership to the department through excellent communication skills.

Our school is driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all students to experience an exceptional education. We are looking for a colleague who shares those ambitions and is committed to helping students achieve their full potential.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an excellent Teacher of Mathematics;
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;
• Develop and implement innovative teaching practices to raise student achievement in Maths.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and be able to lead innovation within a team;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Be committed to continuing professional learning;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bishop Justus is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Love the processes of teaching and learning and are keen to continually develop their own skills;

Recognise that teaching can be a demanding job and react positively to those demands;

Will subscribe to the ethos of the Academy and be committed to get the very best from our students;

Take every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, to talk to students, model expected behaviours and build positive relationships;

Remain at the forefront of pedagogy, educational research and debate.

See themselves as having the potential to become senior school leaders of the future.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a number of excellent staff benefits for our employees. These include:

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

- Staff fitness class Wellbeing weeks

- We are partnered with Mulberry Multi Academy Trust in London (excellent CPD opportunities)

- We encourage and support tangible Leadership courses e.g. NPQ.

- 2 additional days added to October half term

- Benenden Healthcare

- Half day ‘special leave’ for every member of staff every year.

There is so much on offer for you at Bexhill Academy.

Commitment to safeguarding

The 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 successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

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We are very pleased to advertise for the position of Teacher of Science at Bishop Justus Church of England School. The successful applicant will be respectful of the Church of England’s vision for education, whilst encouraging all students and staff to flourish and realise our strong vision that there should be “no outsiders” at Bishop Justus. The six Christian virtues that all stakeholders abide by: Faith, Love, Hope, Courage, Kindness, and Wisdom, will need to underpin the work of the new post holder.
• Our ideal candidate will:
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• Be an excellent Teacher of Science with Chemistry specialism advantageous
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic, and open to innovation.
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.
• Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities.
• Be committed to continuing professional learning.
• Have integrity, optimism, and a good sense of humour.
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bishop Justus is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Academy, where putting students first is part of our fundamental culture. We strongly believe that positive outcomes for our students come from the professionalism, commitment and passion for excellence displayed by our staff.

We are looking for an outstanding classroom teacher to deliver Computer Science to our secondary school pupils. You will need to have the ability to inspire and develop both staff and students in order to raise standards and maximise potential.

What we offer:

• Employee Rewards scheme – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
• A Trust wide leadership competencies framework
• 20% non-contact time for teaching staff
• A professional leadership development coach
• A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy
• Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and driven through The Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression
• Generous local government pension scheme.

We welcome visits to the school and will endeavour to share some of the ways we support and value our staff here at the Academy and more widely within the Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust.

We hope you can join us in making a significant contribution to narrowing the gap in achievement for our students and enabling young people to feel the exhilaration of going ‘beyond their best’.

Please note although we are seeking a full-time colleague, applications for a job share will also be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and dedicated team and to play a key role in the further development of this provision at our inclusive academy.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 6th October 2024.

What the school offers its staff

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bridgwater College Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status.

• Successful record of teaching Mathematics including excellent exam results at KS4 or KS5.
• Proven track record in raising standards and achievement.

What the school offers its staff

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• Specsavers scheme.
• £2k Cycle to work 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

Teachers of Science (1 x Full Time, Permanent Post) (1 x Full Time, Fixed Term Post)

We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher of Science to join our team as soon as possible. Science is a strength at St Peter’s where students enjoy a rich and varied curriculum. They achieve very high results and consistently make excellent progress.

Candidates will be expected:

• to have Biology specialism
• to be able to teach Key Stage 3 Science
• to be able to teach Key Stage 4 Chemistry/Physics/Biology
• to have excellent classroom management skills
• to have an engaging style of teaching that can inspire and motivate all levels of ability

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• a welcoming and friendly team of excellent staff
• a supportive working environment
• students with a drive to succeed

St Peter’s is an oversubscribed school, known as a high performing school and nationally recognised for our approaches to character education. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (‘Good’ November 2019 and SIAMS inspection (‘Excellent’ May 2019) indicate the significant progress we have made in developing well rounded students who ‘live life to the full’. As a Beacon School, Relational and Restorative Approaches are key to how we educate for a wise, courageous and compassionate community.

Commitment to safeguarding

As a Church of England Aided School, in cases of equal merit preference will be given to candidates who are in sympathy with the foundation. The school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of its students. This role is subject to DBS clearance.