Deputy Lead Science Technician (Permanent, Full Time, Term-Time, KR5 £24,040 - £25,002 per annum FTE, PLUS £650 Annual Responsibility)

Support-staff in schools make a strong contribution to pupils’ learning and achievement. Technicians provide support to Teachers and schools allowing qualified Teachers to make even more effective use of their time, professional knowledge, skills and understanding. Technicians contribute to pupils’ learning and will have a significant impact on their achievement, by enable the delivery of quality lessons within a safe environment.

•         To provide practical preparation support within a curriculum area to benefit students learning and teacher efficiency.
•        To keep abreast of developments in key areas, to think creatively and constructively to ensure that the job is done in the most effective and time efficient way.
•         To review and develop own professional practice to further develop the work of the department in the preparation of practical lessons.

This will involve occasionally supporting and leading of less experienced technician colleagues working at the site and deputising for the Lead Technician. This will involve leading on the organisation and delivery of teacher requisitions, leading on the day to day running of the prep room when the Lead Technician is at the other site, liaising with staff members as and when necessary.

Application Closing Date: Monday 22nd July 2024, 9am

Shortlist Interview Date: Wednesday 24th July 2024

Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process. 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. As this role involves 'regulated activity' with children the successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure application. Employment will be conditional upon the College being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS check and the outcome of all other checks. 

The School will also carry out a check of the Children's Barred List on the successful applicant. Applicants should be aware that it is unlawful for the School to employ anyone to work with children if they are barred from doing so, and it is a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with children if they are barred from doing so. 

This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.