Science Technician

Grade 4, 28 hour per week contract, term time only (39.2 weeks per year)

Purpose: To work under the direction and instruction of senior staff to provide general technical support to the science department.

·        Provision of support services to the teaching staff in organising requirements for their work.

·        Preparation of materials to exact specification from stock as directed and clearing away Equipment.

·        Assistance to teaching staff with demonstration lessons and practicals where directed.

·        Oversight of specialised teaching areas, stores and/or preparation rooms and arrangements for maintenance and repair services to equipment and working surfaces.

·        Assisting in the maintenance of safety standards in the departments.

·        Set up and try out experiments before lessons, assessments and examinations to ensure that they work.

Support to School

·        Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.

·        Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

·        Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all.

·        Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

·        Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

·        Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

·        Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

·        Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the school day.

·        Be prepared to undertake First Aid qualification and contribute to the First Aid responsibilities in the department.

Cannock Chase High School is an 11–19 mixed comprehensive school with around 1100 students on roll. Students and staff are warm, open and supportive to one another and proud of their school. We were judged as 'Good' in our most recent Ofsted inspection and behaviour was described as 'exemplary'. Mutual respect is a key feature of our relationships here. 

Please refer to the following documentation, when completing an application for this post:

1.        Application Guidance Notes;

2.        Job Description and Person Specification.

A successful application will include:

1.        A completed School Application Form;

2.        A Letter of Application (of no more than two sides of A4), outlining how your skills and experience to date meet the requirements of this post.

Cannock Chase High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

The job description and person specification are available from the Headteacher at the school or via the website: https://www.cannockchasehigh.com/about-us/jobs-at-cchs. All applications must be on the school Application Form (which is also available from the school or via the website), CVs alone are not acceptable. Completed applications are to be e-mailed to Iain Turnbull, Headteacher, at headteacher@cannockchase-high.staffs.sch.uk,

Closing date: Monday 6 January 2025, 3:30pm