Lead Science Technician
Hills Road Sixth Form College
Cambridgeshire
- New
- Salary:
- £23,904
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 September 2024
Job overview
Luton Sixth Form College is exceptionally aspirational for the young people it currently serves and we are deeply committed to extending our work in order to have an even greater impact on educational outcomes for our young people. Established in 1966 as the first sixth form college in the country, we have an impressive track record for quality and educational excellence.
Lead Science Technician (full time, term time only for 39 weeks per year)
Working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday between 8.00 am and 4.00 pm, for 39 weeks per year, term time only, a degree of flexibility is required.
You will lead the team of technicians working within the Science department in supporting students’ learning through the efficient, effective and safe management of the Science laboratories and the provision of the best service possible for students and staff. Including:
- Allocating work, monitoring standards and dealing with related problems.
- Managing the Risk Assessments for activities in the preparation room.
- Assisting the Head of Faculty in managing the Faculty Budget for Resources.
We are looking for a candidate who ideally:
- Is qualified to at least A level standard in a science subject.
- Has excellent knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations and Hazard labels.
- Has the ability to lead and motivate others.
Please note that the College requires candidates wishing to be considered for employment to complete an application form via the My New Term website. The College is unable to accept any standalone CVs submitted. Any CVs that are submitted with a completed application form will be seen as secondary information. As such, shortlisting will be on the basis of the information provided in the application form.
Luton Sixth Form College is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles in the College have contact with children and as such anyone that is employed by the College is considered to be engaged in regulated activities. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Orders 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Offers of employment are subject to evidence of the relevant qualifications, the right to work in the UK, references and DBS clearance that are deemed satisfactory to the College.
Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff Pay Spine point 28, £23,904 rising to point 31 £26,093, with annual increments based on service and performance related criteria, (This is the prorated equivalent of the full time scale £27,747 to £30,288)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing date for all completed application forms: Tuesday 17th September 2024 at 8.00am
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About Hills Road Sixth Form College
- Hills Road Sixth Form College
- Hills Road, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB2 8PE
- United Kingdom
The College operates on an attractive site just over a mile south of the centre of the historic city of Cambridge. Having responded to strong and sustained demand for places over a number of years we now have approaching 2,400 full-time 16-19 students for whom we provide a wide choice of A level subjects, together with the Extended Project qualification, an extensive and varied enrichment programme and responsive individual support and guidance. We also welcome around 4,000 part-time students on to our adult education programme in the evenings and at weekends. The College is a study centre for the Open University and has a thriving Sports and Tennis Centre that is open to the local community.
The commitment and excellence of our staff together with the breadth of the curriculum make the College an exciting and enjoyable place in which to learn. Students are encouraged to achieve the highest standards not only in the classroom but also in a range of extra-curricular activities which help them to develop new skills, think independently and exercise their responsibilities as global citizens. We encourage staff and students to contribute strongly to College life and to enjoy its many opportunities. There are good relationships and a real sense of partnership in learning between staff and students, and many visitors comment on the College’s happy and purposeful atmosphere.
We are proud of the College’s national reputation for excellence and in our last two Ofsted inspections we were rated outstanding in all graded areas. The College has had the highest score of any sixth form college in the country in the Government’s examination performance table for ‘points per examination entry’ since the tables’ inception in 1993. In recent years the tables have included the percentage of students achieving at least AAB at A level in at least two of the Russell Group's 'facilitating subjects' with the College recording the strongest sixth form college percentage in each year. Retention and success rates are high and over 90% of our students progress to higher education.
The College is a stimulating and rewarding place in which to work and study. Facilities are excellent with new and remodelled purpose built accommodation. Our staff are valued and enjoy working in a friendly and supportive environment and all of us place the student at the heart of what we do. Please visit our website for more information.
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