Science Technician
Faringdon Community College
Oxfordshire
- £23,500 - £24,294 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- 20 hours per week, Term-Time Only (Actual hours can be discussed at interview) Actual salary in the region of £10,650 - £11,010)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 14 October 2024
Job overview
This varied role would suit a proactive individual, with an interest and knowledge of science, who would enjoy the challenge of working in a busy school environment, setting up, clearing away, testing and fixing equipment for use by others.
Although scientific knowledge, experience in laboratory work and computing skills would be preferable, they are not essential as training will be given. It is more important that the person appointed is able to work well as part of our team, organise their time appropriately and has a sense of humour.
Faringdon Community College (FCC) is a successful and well-established 11-18 co-educational secondary comprehensive school, which embraces the idea of lifelong learning and community education. As a dynamic organisation, we are always looking for new ideas and ways forward. Our strong and motivated team of teaching and non-teaching staff are committed to providing the best education they can and have an energy and enthusiasm which makes FCC a rewarding place to work.
Benefits of working at FCC include:
· Full support for your professional development and future training needs.
· A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
· A commitment to offer flexible working wherever we can, to support the work life balance of our employees.
· A cycle to work scheme.
· A 24/7 employee assistance programme.
If you have any questions, or would like to arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact our Admin Team, by emailing admin@fcc.cambrianlt.org
For more information on how to apply please visit Faringdon Community College - Staff Vacancies (fccoxon.co.uk)
We will review applications as they are received and contact those shortlisted for interview. Early applications are encouraged as we will close the recruitment process once a suitable candidate is appointed.
Faringdon Community College and Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.
Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.
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About Faringdon Community College
Faringdon Community College opened under its current name in 2000, having previously been known as Tollington Secondary Modern School. Located in the town of Faringdon, Oxfordshire, the school provides a co-educational secondary education for students aged 11-18.
In 2012, the school became part of the Faringdon Academy of Schools, alongside seven others. The Faringdon Academy of Schools includes institutions at all stages of children’s education and allows providers in the local area to work more closely together.
Faringdon Community College provides for around 1,500 secondary and sixth-form students.
Headteacher
Jonathan Dennett
Values and vision
Faringdon Community College considers its ultimate goal to be academic success for pupils. Teachers seek to achieve this by instilling a work ethic and a sense of personal responsibility in students, as well as recognising and harnessing the innate individualism and talents of each young person.
As a part of Faringdon Academy of Schools, the school has strong ties to the local community and seeks to develop connections with local institutions for the benefit of students.
Ofsted report
“There has been a strong focus on raising the quality of teaching and the proportion of good or better lessons is increasing. Most teaching is good and some is outstanding. Excellent relationships between teachers and students, and between students themselves, contribute to a positive atmosphere for learning and there is very good individual support for students in lessons."
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