Science Technician

Grade: Aquinas 2

Full Time Salary Range: £22,389.00 p.a. to £23,533.00 p.a.

Actual Pro-Rata Salary Range: £19,172.78 p.a. to £20,152.44 p.a.

Hours: 36 hours per week,

Weeks: 39 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Accountable to: Lead Science Technician

Closing date for applications: 7th October 2024

We reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy, should we find a suitable candidate

Interviews: w/c 14th October 2024

Appointment to commence: Immediate start required

Bishop Justus Church of England School is seeking to appoint a Science Technician to work alongside the Senior Science Technician and teaching staff to support the practical side of the Science curriculum and ensure a quality education for all students.

Our ideal candidate will:

· Have a flexible attitude;

· Be an excellent Science Technician;

· Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;

· Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;

· Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;

· Be committed to continuing professional learning;

· Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;

· Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks;

· Attention to detail; and

· A passion for Science.

In return, we offer:

· A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;

· A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;

· A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;

· A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students' life chances;

· A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

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We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.

· Have a flexible attitude;

· Be an excellent Science Technician;

· Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;

· Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;

· Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;

· Be committed to continuing professional learning;

· Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;

· Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks;

· Attention to detail; and

· A passion for Science.

In return, we offer:

· A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;

· A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;

· A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;

· A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students' life chances;

· A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.