What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a ‘Science technician’ to work as a member of a team providing practical support and advice to teaching and learning in the science department.
The science technician will have responsibility for:
• the preparation and laying out of the apparatus, equipment and other materials for demonstrations in classes
• the cleaning, maintenance and simple repairs of apparatus and equipment along with the storage and labelling of it
• maintaining Health and Safety requirements, including COSHH regulations to an appropriate level and ensuring that staff and student adhere to them
Our successful candidate will have the following experience, skillset and qualifications:
• Previous experience as a science technician is desirable although full training will be given to the right candidate
• At least 5 GCSE A*- C/9-4 grades including science, English language and maths
What the school offers its staff
We recognise that successful people place value on the range of benefits associated with their careers. As your future employer we place value on these too, that is why we are proud to offer:
§ Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
§ Automatic pay progression for those on our support staff pay ranges, within the point range for the role
§ Access to a range of paid special leave provisions to help with life’s emergencies, unpredictable events and significant occasions.
§ Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
§ Recommend a Friend Scheme available for some of our hard to fill roles
§ Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers for DSE users and flu vaccinations
§ Employee Assistance Programme
§ Access to shopping and lifestyle discounts
Further details about the role
The post is permanent for 37 hours per week, term time only plus the school training days and reports to the Head of science.
This post is a part of our Recommend a Friend Scheme and therefore if one of our existing staff shared this vacancy with you, both of you could earn £500 on successful appointment (scheme rules do apply).
Commitment to safeguarding
The Four Stones MAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education we will undertake pre-employment checks on all shortlisted candidates. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with our children and young people and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.