Science Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated, motivated and innovative Science Technician to join us at Oxted School. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of technicians servicing laboratories and preparing materials and equipment for demonstrations and practical lessons. They will provide technical support, including Health & Safety guidance, to pupils and teachers and will assist in practical classes and carrying out demonstrations.

Integrity - displaying honesty and having strong moral principles

Partnership - working together and taking collective ownership to achieve the same goals

Advocacy - working hard on behalf of others to maximise their success

Resilience - finding success again after something difficult or negative has happened

Compassion - displaying empathy towards and a desire to help other

Aspiration - aiming high to achieve success

Our reflective and skilled staff and wonderful students make Oxted School a rewarding and invigorating place to work. Our exceptional staff care about our pupils and really do 'Bring out the Best' in everyone.

The inclusive community values which are so important to us mean that you will be well supported by both your colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team. We pride ourselves on the high-quality professional development and career progression opportunities available to all our colleagues, and we work hard to ensure that staff wellbeing and workload are central to our approach.

All Adults Employed By The Trust Have A Responsibility For Data Protection And Have A Duty To Observe And Follow The Principles Of The GDPR Regulations.

The Howard Partnership Trust Welcomes Applications From All, Irrespective Of Gender, Marital Status, Disability, Race, Age Or Sexual Orientation.

We really want you to shine as part of our application and selection process so that you can truly perform at your best and feel comfortable. Our processes are extremely flexible. Please let us know what we can do so that you can be at your best throughout the application and selection stages, just contact us by email for an informal chat.

All Applicants Must Be Able To Provide Evidence Of Their Right To Work In The UK Prior To Commencement Of Employment. As Part Of Our Need To Comply With UK Immigration Rules, You Will Be Required To Provide Home Office Stipulated Documentation Prior To Interview.

The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT) is a Multi-Academy Trust of 13 schools in Surrey, 4 Secondary, 6 Primary Phase, and 3 Special Schools with a fourth Free School Special School in the pipeline. Our Vision is to excel at 'bringing out the best' in young people of all abilities and aptitudes, and so increase their life chances for their future success and fulfilment.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).