Physics Technician
Stamford School
Lincolnshire
- £12.71 per hour
- Expired
- Salary:
- Actual for term time
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 August 2024
Job overview
Join Our Team at Stamford Schools
We are looking for a Physics Technician to support the Physics Department and Science Faculty.
The role of the Science Technician is to help facilitate the delivery of the School’s science curriculum and thus enhance students’ learning. Principle activities are supporting teaching staff in practical work, preparing, clearing and cleaning lesson materials. Science technicians are affiliated to a particular science department or site, but we expect our science technicians to work as a team, and their duties may extend beyond their primary subject area as and when the need arises. From time to time, technicians might be asked to provide assistance in other areas of the school, as and when their science duties allow. The duties of the technicians are overseen by the Senior Technician.
Position: Physics Technician
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that equipment and materials are prepared and ready to be used in the classroom.
- Ensuring, in collaboration with teaching staff, that equipment is returned to storage and that classrooms and prep rooms are maintained in a tidy manner.
- Ensuring that equipment is maintained in a way consistent with school safety guidelines.
- Maintaining an inventory of materials, making purchases, and keeping a record of departmental expenditure.
- Keeping up to date with health and safety guidance.
- Collaborate with the staff of the department to develop and maintain the teaching curriculum and the learning environment.
- Support staff in the delivery of the School’s science curriculum.
Requirements:
- A good standard of general education.
- Qualifications in science at GCSE or A Level (or above).
- Some knowledge of safe working practices in relation to the handling, preparation, and usage of scientific apparatus and equipment.
- Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner.
- Ability to carry out risk assessments in relation to laboratory work.
- Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils and work colleagues.
- Ability to assess work priorities and plan ahead.
Please see our advert pack via the documents section for a full list of responsibilities and requirements.
Why Stamford Schools?
- Join a school with a rich history of educating students since 1532.
- Join a school that is based in the historical market town of Stamford - voted by The Sunday Times as 'The Best Place to Live in Britain'.
- Collaborative and supportive faculty and staff.
- State-of-the-art facilities and resources for effective teaching.
- A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
This is a term-time position (34 working weeks per year + 1 non-term time week).
Closing date for applications is the 9th August 2024 at 12pm.
Interviews to be held shortly after the closing date.
Further details can be found in the applicant pack attached in the documents section via our website.
Please note that to be considered for this position, all applications must be formally submitted via our website link: https://mystamfordhr.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3543481?cid=1854&s=False&t=Physics-Technician&l=Stamford--Lincolnshire
Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
About Stamford School
- Stamford School
- Southfields House, St Paul's Street, Stamford
- Lincolnshire
- PE9 2BQ
- United Kingdom
The Stamford Schools have been educating students since 1532. Our Schools have a long and prestigious heritage, but everything we do at Stamford is focused on preparing young people to lead happy and fulfilling lives in the 21st century. At the start of the academic year 2023-2024 Stamford Schools opened its doors for the first time to teach students co-educationally at all stages as Stamford High School and Stamford School merged.
Stamford strives to offer an outstanding, contemporary education in which students develop the ability to think for themselves and to interpret the world around them. Every child at Stamford is encouraged to be an independent thinker and take the lead in their own education. Our students leave us with a flexible, adaptable mindset and an approach to learning that equips them to face the challenges and opportunities of their future.
Stamford is a dynamic, vibrant, modern, and exciting school, built on the strengths of five centuries of learning, with a resolute focus on preparing our students for 2030 and beyond. Our students leave Stamford as rounded and grounded young people, ready for life beyond education. At the heart of our all our schools is the focus on academic ambition, pastoral excellence, and the opportunity for students to become the very best version of themselves.
What is our vision at Stamford?
Stamfordians are future facing, divergent independent thinkers, emotionally intelligent and fully equipped to challenge and thrive. ‘Rounded and grounded’ is the hallmark of a Stamfordian student.
Team, Fire, Spirit – these are our School values
Team - Everyone has their own unique team around them.
Fire – Ignite the fire that is already within us and others.
Spirit – Everyone is different and that is our greatest strength.
"Stamford is a happy, welcoming and successful school. Our students leave Stamford as rounded and grounded young people, ready for life beyond education." - Will Phelan, Principal
To read our Muddy Stiletto's review: https://muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/stamford-endowed-schools-lincolnshire/
Please see our School website: https://stamfordschools.org.uk/
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