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Science Technician - Chesham Grammar School

Buckinghamshire Council

Science Technician - Chesham Grammar School

£31200

Buckinghamshire Council, Newtown, Chiltern

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 12 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 68c45e208fee4309ba2af87294a66963

Full Job Description

  • priority admission for qualified children of staff

  • subsidised gym membership

  • free parking on site

  • a commitment to protect, promote and enhance the wellbeing of staff through the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter

  • long service award scheme for 5, 10, 15 and 25 years' service

  • Excellent pension benefits (TPS and LGPS)

    • an opportunity to work in an area of outstanding natural beauty 30 minutes from London - -, An opportunity has arisen for a Science Technician to support a large and highly successful Science Faculty. You will join our experienced team of 18 teaching and support staff and will play a key role in assisting with lesson preparation and administrative support.

    Scientific and chemical knowledge, at least to GCSE is essential. Ideally you will have prior experience working in a technical science support role and/or with young people. Ideally, we would like the successful candidate to have a working knowledge of the Key Stage 3-5 curriculum., Maths and English to CGSE grade 5 / C or equivalent
    Scientific and chemical knowledge to GCSE grade C/5
    Graduate status or equivalent (desirable)

    EXPERIENCE
    Working with young people (desirable)
    Working in a school environment (desirable)
    Previous work as a laboratory technician (desirable)

    PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES
    IT competency
    Ability to work as part of a team
    The ability to work independently and to take direction
    Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to foster positive relationships
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Excellent organisation skills, including recording, monitoring and checking progress where key tasks are concerned
    High attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
    Working to tight deadlines

    Chesham Grammar School is a co-educational selective school. We have high academic standards, well-qualifed teachers, a wide range of activities, trips to every corner of the globe and much more. We are proud of our students who never fail to impress. They leave the school as well-qualifed, confident and articulate adults. Benefits of working at Chesham Grammar School