Science Technician

Our Ofsted Good (September 2021) academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Science Technician with the ability to inspire our Science department as soon as possible.

George Eliot Academy is a rewarding and professionally stimulating place to work. We are a mixed secondary school where pupils feel a real sense of belonging and there is a culture of mutual respect. We are passionate about our vision to develop successful pupils who are independent, well-rounded, behave well and with integrity and live happy and fulfilled lives.

Our vision is “We aim for excellence and improved pupils’ achievement, through an inclusive academic culture based on high aspirations and expectations. Our excellent daily practices embed our culture of kindness, gratitude and hard work; our STAR values and family ethos shape the character of our pupils.”

If you share our vision and would like to work in our close knit and family-orientated school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to apply- See Application pack

Our offer:

• You will be working in an academy that “…. places kindness alongside ambition in the values it promotes” (Ofsted 2021)
• You will be working within an experienced, ambitious, forward thinking and highly effective team
• You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other United Learning schools
• We will support your ongoing continuing professional development
• You will be fully supported by your colleagues within the school to ensure you have the tools to deliver success and reduce your workload

You will have:

• A secure Knowledge of Science
• Able to build effective working relationships with pupils and staff
• Able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our children, challenging them to achieve beyond their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners
• A minimum qualification of GCSE Grade C/4 in English/Maths
• Organisational skills
• To be a Team player

Benefits of working for United Learning:

• Westfield Health Cash Plan – claim money back on the cost of dental, optical & physio services plus much more (eligibility after 6 months’ service)
• Free lunch for staff on duty
• Car lease scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Gym membership
• Perkbox – discounted shopping platform and wellbeing hub
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea and coffee 

We thank you for your interest in this role. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging and highly rewarding role that offers a strong commitment to professional development and well-being, we encourage you to apply.

George Eliot Academy joined United Learning in December 2023. United Learning is an exciting organisation to work for; there is a real focus on developing people and empowering innovation where staff are appreciated and celebrated. A key benefit of being part of United Learning is to have the support of colleagues across a wider group and ample opportunities to network; we recognise the powerful impact that collaboration and partnership have on colleagues. The groups aim is to ensure that the technology, finance, HR and data support is provided more effectively and efficiently that would otherwise be possible, so that leaders can focus on educational leadership.

United Learning is an inclusive employer and is committed to creating and sustaining a more ethnically diverse workforce. Therefore, we would very much welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds who share our commitment but especially those of minority ethnic origin. We do hope you will get in touch with any questions ahead of submitting your application.

We very much look forward to hearing from you.