Senior Science Technician - Chesham Grammar School
Location: Chesham
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Salary details: Buck pay range 4 (ISN21 - 25) - FTE £29,477 - £31,645 / pro rata £23,111 / £24,811 (will increase in the April pay review)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, 8.25am - 3.55pm Monday to Friday (38 weeks per year (term time plus inset))
Interviews to be held: Thursday 27 March 2025
Start date: 22 April 2025 or as soon after
About us
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:
Chesham Grammar School is one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that our staff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look after them. Our vision is for everyone at CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff as much as to our students.
* A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable and to staff wellbeing
* High staff retention
* Staff social events
* London Fringe Allowance
* Long service awards
* Preferential admission for qualified children of school staff
* Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* A comprehensive induction programme for new staff
* Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs
* Free on-site parking
* Cycle to work scheme
* Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school)
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Science Technician to support our large and highly successful Science Faculty. The successful applicant will play a key role in leading administrative support for our experienced team of teaching and support staff. An excellent working knowledge of the Key Stage 3 to 5 curriculum and a particular interest in the chemical sciences will allow the successful applicant to lead on a number of key responsibilities including the overall management of the prep rooms and health and safety.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Purpose of the job:
1. To co-ordinate the Science technicians in order to support the delivery of the Science curriculum
2. To provide administrative support to ensure the efficient running of the department
About you
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Maths and English to GCSE grade 5 / C or equivalent
Scientific and chemical knowledge to GCSE grade 5 / C
EXPERIENCE
Working within a team
Working to deadlines
Previous work as a laboratory technician
PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES
IT competency
The ability to work independently and to take direction
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent management skills
High attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
* All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
* All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
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