What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Science Department as a Science Technician. Each day you will provide administrative and technical support to the Science Department to ensure that all apparatus and equipment is available and set up to meet the daily timetable requirements covering KS3 to KS4.
The working hours are from 8.00am to 4.00pm, with a 3.30pm finish on Fridays, during the school term. You will also be paid for an additional 5 days per year, which enables you to attend team meetings, training and development that sits outside your normal working hours. You will be paid on Scale Point 4 which is £23114 full time equivalent. Your actual salary is £19850 per annum dependant on our start date, based on working 37 hours per week, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month.
We are looking for an experienced science technician who is very organised, is confident with cleaning and maintaining equipment and stock levels, and is an effective team worker with a helpful and positive attitude in a busy environment.
What the school offers its staff
Why choose us?
Science is a core subject covering Physics, Chemistry and Biology, taught by a talented team of six teachers. We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Louise Brodigan, HR and Office Manager on 01405 860327 or by email via HR@thesnaithschool.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more.
What can we offer you?
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working, with a trust commitment to continually look to ways to improve the work-life balance for our staff
• Free parking on site
• Refund of the cost of an Annual NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate
• Free Flu vaccinations held on site each year
• Cycle to work scheme offering savings of up to 32% on a bike and accessories
• Employee Assistance Scheme available 24/7 via telephone or on-line portal, providing advice on assistance on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• In school individual support from Mind as part of the school’s Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Well Being.
• Salary Finance scheme which offers affordable loans and savings account, as well as tools for budgeting and saving
• Access to TeacherPerks.co.uk – discounts from a wide range of organisations.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Snaith School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. Please read our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy on our website.