What skills and experience we're looking for
Education and qualifications
Science, Math’s and English GCSEs at 5-9 (A*-C) or equivalent
Science qualification e.g. ‘A’ Level
NVQ Laboratory Technicians Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Professional knowledge and experience
Knowledge and/or an understanding of Health and Safety regulations, able to relate these to working in a school
Practical competence and organisational ability
Experience of working in a school laboratory or similar establishment
Familiarity with ordering and tracking purchases
Ability to mend apparatus
Knowledge of policies, procedures, codes of conduct
Traits and competencies
Committed to and good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection practice and procedure
Ability to form and build good relationships with colleagues and to interact appropriately with students
Able to carry out routine tasks without close supervision
Able to identify, prioritise and deal with issues as they occur
A ‘self-starter’ with the ability to motivate self, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Someone who is:
• Willing to work outside of normal hours if required
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
• Enthusiastic, approachable and team spirited
Professional appearance and attitude
Good practical common sense, attention to detail and organisational ability
Able to appropriately deal with confidential information
Desire to enhance and develop skills and knowledge through CPD
Willingness to be involved in and contribute to the development of the department and extra-curricular activities
What the school offers its staff
Staff benefits
Every school is unique and ours is no exception. One of our unique selling points is the relatively high average length of service of our staff, and relatively low rate of staff turnover. Neither of these are by chance and are the product of staff feeling trusted, empowered and recognised for leading the roles they do. We feel that a mark of the outstanding school we are is symbolised by the number of staff who choose to send their children to be educated with us.
Below is a list of just some of the ‘pull factors’ that contribute to making our school a great place to work:
• An allocation of three, paid staff wellbeing days, where employees are not required to be in school.
• An average of 17.4 students per teacher (full-time equivalent)
• Commitment to staff wellbeing through a variety of internal practices, designed to recruit and retain the very best staff.
• Complimentary use of the school sports facilities, including gymnasium, swimming pool and fitness equipment.
• Comprehensive range of staff social events throughout the year.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Freshly prepared and cooked food available on site
• Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme (including partners and dependents), confidential counselling services and support from our Staff Wellbeing Group, who meet regularly to ensure that our staff wellbeing is prioritised.
• Outstanding, tailored CPD
• Pension Scheme membership (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pensions Scheme)
• Support in completing relevant external leadership development programmes.
The school is located within the beautiful Cotswold town of Chipping Campden, with friendly businesses, including a wide range of restaurants and pubs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Chipping Campden School is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.