Senior Science Technician - Chesham Grammar School
Location: Chesham
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time plus inset)
Interviews to be held: Friday 28 February 2025
About us
Chesham Grammar School is a co-educational selective school. We have high academic standards, well-qualified teachers, a wide range of activities, trips to every corner of the globe, and much more. We are proud of our students who never fail to impress. They leave the school as well-qualified, confident, and articulate adults. Benefits of working at Chesham Grammar School:
1. Opportunities to complete national qualifications (eg NPQs)
2. Priority admission for qualified children of staff
3. Subsidised gym membership
4. Free parking on site
5. A commitment to protect, promote and enhance the wellbeing of staff through the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter
6. Long service award scheme for 5, 10, 15, and 25 years’ service
7. Excellent pension benefits (TPS and LGPS)
8. An opportunity to work in an area of outstanding natural beauty 30 minutes from London
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.
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
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 a self-disclosure form and return it prior to the interview.
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