Science Technician

Job details

Job role: Other support roles

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern: Part time

Contract type: Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary: £17,602.00 Annually (Actual) Scale 3 Point 5, FTE £27502

Science Technician job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and reliable Science Technician to support our busy and high-achieving Science Department. The successful candidate will play a vital role in preparing materials and equipment for practical lessons ensuring that all laboratory activities run smoothly, safely and effectively. You will also assist with the maintenance, organisation and development of laboratory equipment and resources, helping to create an engaging learning environment for our students. We are looking for someone with an interest in science, who works well as part of a team and demonstrates initiative, flexibility and a positive “can-do” approach. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to develop their skills within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment. This is a rewarding role for an individual who enjoys working behind the scenes to support outstanding science teaching and learning.

Working hours: 28 hours per week, term time only. This would be 8 am to 3.30 pm over four days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).

We offer a competitive salary, access to a contributory local government pension scheme and other staff benefits. Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. We have a priority admission policy for children of staff working at the school.

To apply please visit: https://www.chartersschool.org.uk

We welcome immediate applications for this post and all applications will be considered upon receipt, we reserve the right to interview and make an appointment prior to the deadline.

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and appropriate pre-employment checks.

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.

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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

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