Science Technician

Required to start: ASAP

Science Technician

B1 (SCP 4-6) £24,404 - £25,183

Actual Salary: £20,989 - £21,659

Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days

The Ruth Gorse Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Science Technician. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy, the successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the Curriculum Leader of Science, the purpose of this role is to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of our Science laboratories.

The ideal applicant will have:

· GCSE grade C/4 and above in science or equivalent qualification.

· Familiarity with simple Lab apparatus/chemicals.

· The ability to work well under pressure and use your own initiative.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

· Membership to a local government pension scheme.

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

· A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

· Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

· £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, The Ruth Gorse Academy ensures that students receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation. Together these non-negotiable values instil in young people a self-belief that enables students to access the highest standard of higher education provision and employment. We believe that poverty and deprivation should, in no way, limit either the quality of a young person's educational experience or the levels of achievement to which those students are able to rise. In October 2023, the exceptional nature of our work at The Ruth Gorse Academy was again recognised by Ofsted and demonstrated within our GCSE results. We continue to be heavily oversubscribed year on year, as we deliver high quality education for each and every student.

If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website at www.ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk

How to Apply:

If you're as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and Application Form are available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website www.tgat.org.uk/jobs by email to

recruitment@ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on .

If you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Apply Now

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn prior to the above date.

Applications should be returned to: recruitment@ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

· GCSE grade C/4 and above in science or equivalent qualification.

· Familiarity with simple Lab apparatus/chemicals.

· The ability to work well under pressure and use your own initiative.

Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, The Ruth Gorse Academy ensures that students receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation. Together these non-negotiable values instil in young people a self-belief that enables students to access the highest standard of higher education provision and employment. We believe that poverty and deprivation should, in no way, limit either the quality of a young person's educational experience or the levels of achievement to which those students are able to rise. In October 2023, the exceptional nature of our work at The Ruth Gorse Academy was again recognised by Ofsted and demonstrated within our GCSE results. We continue to be heavily oversubscribed year on year, as we deliver high quality education for each and every student.

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

· Membership to a local government pension scheme.

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

· A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

· Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.