Location: Winterbourne Academy Post: Science Technician Contract type: Full time – Term time only plus INSETS. Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday. Pay Scale: Grade 10 £25,992-£27,269 (£22,355- £23,454 pro -rata) We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Science Technician to join our team at Winterbourne Academy on a Permanent Contract, starting on 6th January 2025. The post-holder will play an important role in supporting the teaching staff within the Science Department and in ensuring the safe and proper use and maintenance of resources and equipment. They will provide technical and administrative support to teaching staff in Science Department, including some in-class support with student activities. The Science Faculty delivers the full range of courses to A level, with significant numbers of students following the science pathway across groups of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Applied Science. Our Philosophy as an Employer Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities. We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy. We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive, and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding, and HR expertise. We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care. Benefits • Pension Scheme • Annual pay progression opportunities • Cycle to Work Scheme • Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates • Free onsite parking • Coaching/Counselling services • Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme • Thrive Mental Wellbeing App • Employee Assistance Programme Closing date: Monday 25th November 2024 Date of Interviews: As soon as possible following closing date The Olympus Academy Trust – Winterbourne Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies, and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process, we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage. We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.