SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
NJC Scale 3, Point 5 - £25,634 Actual Salary per annum (£28,521 FTE)
37.5 hrs per week / 39 weeks per annum
Required for April 2025
Closing date:Monday 24th February 2025 (9am)
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the best schools in Northwest London. We have a reputation for teaching excellence, which leads to exceptional outcomes for our students at both GCSE and A level. We invest heavily in our staff and we are very proud of their success.
We are seeking a conscientious, reliable and enthusiastic person, with effective communication skills, to work as a Science Technician alongside our Senior Science Technician, Science Technician and Science teaching staff.
Duties will include preparing practicals for lessons, setting up and distributing materials during lessons, safety checks in the laboratories at the end of each day and general administration and support for the teachers.
Previous experience of working as a School Science Technician is essential.
You will have the benefit of receiving comprehensive and continuing professional development and join a team of committed staff. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 3.30pm with 30 minutes unpaid break per day.
Queensmead is also advertising an Apprentice Science Technician role. If you do not yet have any qualifications in this area but are interested in completing an apprenticeship, please apply here
Benefits:-
* A comprehensive induction programme will be provided
* Ongoing extensive CPD programme
* Free membership of the Fitness Zone at Queensmead Sports Centre
* Free BUPA Health Care Plan (Includes benefits worth approximately £2000)
* Ride to Work Scheme
* Free access to Goals Soccer Centre
* Refer a Friend Scheme
To find out more about our Benefits visit here
Please apply using the Queensmead School application form. All application forms must be completed with a covering letter addressed to Miss R Johnston, Head Teacher, and sent to:- recruitment@qmschool.org.uk
Applications will be shortlisted and interviewed at the earliest opportunity.
Early applications for this post are recommended.
If you are shortlisted for an interview, online searches may be done as part of the school’s due diligence checks.
Queensmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.