ABOUT THE ACADEMY
Jesmond Park Academy is a thriving and fully subscribed comprehensive school servicing around 2,100 students from Year 7 to Sixth Form. Our academy has a real sense of community, occupying an iconic site and building equipped with exceptional resources. Our staff have a real passion for education in its broadest sense and we are committed to achieving the best for all of the students in our care, enabling them to make excellent progress and achieve their goals and dreams. Part of Gosforth Group, our academy has undergone a rapid period of change and improvement and continues striving to become one of Newcastle’s leading academies. We offer a positive working experience with an enthusiastic staff team focused on delivering our goals. If you genuinely desire to do the best for our students, want to be part of an already successful team and support us on our journey to becoming an outstanding academy - we want to hear from you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Science faculty is a strong department within the school that demonstrates a strong team ethos. We are looking to appoint as soon as possible a Technician to our team. The role of Technician is crucial in the support of teaching and learning and delivery of the science curriculum at Jesmond Park Academy. In this role you will work under the guidance of the Senior Technician and Head of Faculty. You will develop, adapt, trial and have responsibility for the preparation of technical resources to allow facilitation of practical experiments and demonstrations in the classrooms across all disciplines and key stages. The role will incorporate daily routines and checks, including cleaning, repair and monitoring of stock and equipment, constant communication with the technical team and wider science staff as well as meticulous care and attention to health, safety and risk assessment, .
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The post requires someone with a keen interest in science, adaptability and effective time management, in order to manage an ever changing work stack, as well as the ability to self-motivate and problem solve under pressure. Training, alongside continued support and guidance will be provided. Although previous experience and a scientific background are desirable they are not essential. You will be flexible to undertake a variety of tasks, willing to learn, and be able to form positive relationships, contributing to the wider school.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
* A competitive salary
* Generous annual leave
* Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
* An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
* Enthusiastic and motivated students
* An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
* A school with its community at heart
* An exciting programme of staff well-being activities
* Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: recruitment@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 281 8486.
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.