General Science Technician
Reference: OCT20245061
Expiry date: 08:00, Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Location: Ilkley
Benefits: Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Wellbeing Programme and access to free on-site parking
Pattern of hours: Tuesday to Friday 8.00am – 3.45pm plus a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak each day (total 29 hours)
Term time only
Join a leading school which prides itself on the high quality of education, enrichment and care provided to all and is committed to the wellbeing of students and staff.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and adaptable Science Technician to join our established team of Science Technicians within a school judged by OFSTED as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas. We are a fantastic learning community, set in one of Yorkshire’s most scenic areas, whose facilities have been enhanced by a multi-million pound refurbishment and expansion project.
If you have the ability to make a positive impact on our students’ experiences and outcomes, coupled with the drive and commitment required to be an exceptional member of our team, then we would like to hear from you.
Ilkley Grammar School is an outstanding, vibrant 11-18 comprehensive, with over a 400 year tradition of serving the local community. We are committed to Personal Best as reflected in our Vision and Values:
“Our vision at Ilkley Grammar School is to provide a world-class, inclusive education and exceptional opportunities which will enrich us both individually and collectively as a community. We will inspire, support and challenge each other to achieve our Personal Best so that we all grow in wisdom and stature. By modelling our Personal Best values and championing equality and diversity, we will make a positive difference to our own lives and the lives of others and will be empowered to lead and influence positive change on a local, regional, national and global scale.”
We are the founding school of Moorlands Learning Trust and a member of the Red Kite Teaching School Alliance with a firm commitment to school to school support and developing highly effective collaborative practices.
We are looking for someone who has the skills to:
* prepare apparatus, solutions, material and specimens within Science
* assist teachers in the setting up and use of equipment in the science laboratories
* prepare and distribute materials and equipment for students' use in practical work and examinations
In return for your commitment we can offer:
* the opportunity to make a real difference
* students with ‘highly positive attitudes to learning’
* a strong commitment to professional growth and staff wellbeing
* a commitment to mobile technologies
* a very calm and orderly school with high expectations and an ethos of trust and care
* a committed and established staff and a supportive leadership team, parents and Governors
* a location on the edge of Ilkley Moor in beautiful Wharfedale, which was judged by The Sunday Times to be the best place to live in the country in 2022
* good transport links to Leeds and Bradford
Closing date for applications: 8am Monday 4th November 2024
Provisional interview date: Week commencing 4th November 2024
Ilkley Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school. The school adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment. All persons employed by the school, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome.
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