Job title: Science Technician Salary: CSET 11 SCP5 £24,790 FTE, £9,222 prorated Hours: 16 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year Working days: Tuesday and Wednesday Working pattern: 8.30am-4.30pm Contract Type: Permanent Location: Downend School
About the role You will work under the direction of the Senior Science Technician and Head of Faculty, providing technical and administrative support to help enable our students to receive a full experience of Science in School. You will ensure that equipment in the department is stored safely and securely, help maintain sufficient supplies of materials and undertake basic record keeping. You’ll be part of a collaborative team of technicians who share the same passion for supporting students to achieve their very best. About you You will have great organisational skills and a can-do attitude. You’ll be personable and have excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with students, peers and colleagues across the trust. Ideally you will have knowledge of the types of materials and equipment you would find in a laboratory and the most appropriate way to use them. About us Downend School is an exciting and vibrant learning community where every student is supported to achieve their absolute best and every member of teaching and support staff play their part in creating this ethos. We are proud of the exciting curriculum, outstanding pastoral care and excellent opportunities for enrichment that Downend School provides. Downend School is situated in leafy South Gloucestershire, but is less than 25 minutes away from the heart of the cosmopolitan vibrancy of Bristol City Centre. We offer the benefits not only of working in an exciting and supportive school, but also from being part of Castle School Education Trust. We can offer you: Commitment to CPD and development of all staff including collaborative support and instructional coaching to allow teachers to thrive A commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity Values and vision that are lived not laminated An open and honest culture A commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell Discounted gym membership Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service Cycle to work scheme Dedicated counselling service
In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 5th November, 9am. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process. Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.
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