Senior Science Technician

Job details

Job role: Other support roles

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject: Science

Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 3.45pm

Contract type: Permanent

Pay scale: £24,081 - £26,114 (actual)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an organised and friendly professional with a passion for supporting young people? [Employer hidden] is looking for a Senior Science Technician to join our thriving Science department.

We are looking for a Senior Science Technician to:

• Lead and support the Science Technician team
• Ensure the effective operation and maintenance of science equipment and resources
• Provide technical support for lessons, practical experiments, and after-school clubs
• Uphold the highest standards in health & safety and safeguarding
• Play an active role in supporting the learning experience for all students

Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone. Our core values of Altruism, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do - We Are ALDER!

We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.

If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and young people. Your enthusiasm and proactive, ‘can do’ attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Being part of the Alder team, you will receive:

• ✅ The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential.
• ✅ High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance.
• ✅ An extensive package of CPD.
• ✅ A stimulating and friendly working environment.
• ✅ Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app.
• ✅ Staff access to fitness suite before and after school.
• ✅ Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email.
• ✅ Breakfast and lunch provided on INSET days.
• ✅Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences.
• ✅ The use of Class Charts and Provision Map to support and reduce workload.
• ✅ Local government pension scheme.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Senior Science Technician Job Description and Person Specification (1).pdf - 318 KB

About [Employer hidden]

School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16

Education phase: Secondary school

School size: 924 pupils enrolled

Age range: 11 to 16

Ofsted report: View Ofsted report

School website: [Employer hidden] website

Email address: [contact hidden]

Phone number: [contact hidden]

See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alder-community-high-school

[Employer hidden] is a popular oversubscribed, 11-16, mixed comprehensive school and is situated in Gee Cross, Hyde within Tameside to the east of Manchester, close to the borders with Stockport and the Peak District. We can offer excellent facilities, a friendly and supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone.

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