About Us:
At TDMS we are ambitious and welcoming; we both support and challenge every child to leave our school with strong academic qualifications, a well-developed character and clear values that will carry them through to long term success. Our values of Ambition, Commitment, Creativity and Integrity ensure all students are equipped with the skills and mind-set they need in life. Our staff give 100% and in return, we ask our students to also give 100%. This means being ambitious in their thinking, hardworking and resilient. Excellent pastoral support coupled with determination to succeed means that every student will develop into a well-rounded young person and achieve their best.
We are part of The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust who are a family of like-minded schools based in the West Midlands. We have come a long way in a short time and are now home to three schools, over 3,500 students, a Teaching School Hub and a SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) all with differing contexts and serving different communities.
The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust is a great place to work – hardworking students, outstanding behaviour, research based teaching, committed staff and excellent facilities. We believe that a successful school is founded upon communication and team work and so staff contributions are essential in helping us move our schools forward. We recognise the importance of being heard and feeling valued and are relentless in our quest to ensure that our teachers are supported during their time in The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking to appoint a ’Science technician’ to provide practical support in the science department with the preparation and laying out of apparatus, equipment and other materials for demonstrations in classes. The role will be 37 hours per week, term time only plus the school training days. This role reports to the Head of Science. We are open to applications from candidates with a science background who is willing to learn. We will also consider applications from more experienced science technicians which would be paid at SC3 (5-6) £24,790-£25,183) pro rata.
You will have:
Our successful candidate will have the following experience 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
Why join us?
We are proud to offer an attractive range of benefits including:
§ Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
§ Salary sacrifice cycle scheme.
§ Access to annual flu jabs
§ Employee Assistance Programme
§ Comprehensive CPD
§ Access to on-site gym and sports facilities at some of our schools
§ Staff long service recognised at our annual awards ceremonies
Your Application:
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.
Further information and an application form are available via the MAT website and the school. The completed application form should be emailed by Monday 16 December at 10:00am. We intend to interview week either later that same week. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert at any point.