Science Technician
Philip Morant School And College
Essex
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Local Government Scale 4, Point 7-8 - Actual Salary from £21,339
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2024
- Apply by:
- 14 July 2024
Job overview
PHILIP MORANT SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
Pay Range: Local Government Scale 4
Actual Salary from: £21,339 – £21,698 (Points 7-8)
Start Date: 1st September 2024
The Role
We are seeking an outstanding Science Technician to join Philip Morant School and College.
Our science team has extensive facilities with separate prep rooms for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. All three sciences are studied to A level and our Sigma Sixth STEM Academy engages in a wide range of trips and activities to promote a love of science in the Sixth form and all ages in the school.
This role will support the delivery of science lessons particularly in the areas of preparation and cleaning/clearing of lesson materials
- This post is 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time plus non-pupil days and one week of the school holidays).
- The working pattern will be 8am – 4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am - 3:30pm Friday (including a 30-minute unpaid break).
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Ensure the efficient preparation and organisation of equipment for lessons as requested on the daily ‘Apparatus Request Sheet’ (primarily physics lessons, but also biology and chemistry lessons as necessary)
- Maintain safety equipment in good working order (e.g. clean goggles, replenish spill kits etc.)
- Set up demonstrations and support teaching staff and pupils as required
- Assist with the repair and maintenance of science equipment and fabricate small items for use in class practicals
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
- Full working knowledge of ICT to support learning
- Good reading, writing and numeracy skills
- The ability to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively with children and adults
- The ability to use initiative and work without direct supervision, taking responsibility for tasks
- Understanding and can implement the school's behaviour for learning policy
- Commitment to the safeguarding of children and following relevant policies
Why work for The Sigma Trust, Philip Morant School and College?
We can offer you:
- A Competitive Salary
- Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee benefits include:
- Excellent Local Government pension scheme
- A Health Cash Plan
- Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care plan
- Annual free flu vaccination
- Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
- Discounted cinema tickets
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
- Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 14th July 2024
- Shortlisting will take place on Monday 15th July 2024
- Interviewing will take place on Thursday 18th July 2024
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
Attached documents
About Philip Morant School And College
Do you want to work in a school...
• with fantastic young people and staff who dream big and work hard to realise their
dreams? with 50 years of tradition alongside modern and progressive values?
which is rediscovering the depth of its culture and values?
• that serves the most delicious school meals? (Sausage and bacon brioche butties, roast beef on a Wednesday, freshly battered cod & chips on a Friday and great vegetarian options)
• that priorities the curriculum over gimmicky initiatives?
• with a clear, systematic and centralised approach to student support, safeguarding,
inclusion and behaviour?
• which is part of a large yet locally based Trust, which opens up a myriad of career
possibilities?
If the answer to these questions is ‘Yes!’, then please consider The Philip Morant School & College as a place to make your mark as a teacher and develop your future career in the greatest of professions.
The Philip Morant School & College
Philip Morant is a popular mixed comprehensive in north-east Essex. It is a happy school in which students feel nurtured, achieve highly and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We have made significant progress since our last Ofsted inspection, including two sets of fantastic examination results. Over the last three years students have performed well, with more students achieving strong passes (grade 5+) in both English and Maths.
Highlights include:
• 66% of students achieving a grade 5 or above in English
• 56% of students achieving a grade 5 or above in maths, with 51% achieving a grade 5 in both. This trend is increasing over time
• 20% of students achieving a grade 7 or above in English and/or Maths
• An increasing Progress 8 score which places The Philip Morant School above national
• Strengthened governance & leadership with the appointment of a Head of School, two Deputy Headteachers and new Assistant Headteachers to lead improvement in areas such as SEND, Behaviour, Personal Development and Well-being and Standards
• Revision of our curriculum to ensure that it is challenging, well-sequenced and knowledge- rich
• Further improvements in attendance & behaviour through launching and embedding a new Behaviour for Learning Policy and Anti-Bullying Policy, as well as appointing Heads of Year to lead the care, guidance and support provided for our young people
• High SLT presence around the school with a centralised behaviour management system
• The launch of a new Rewards Programme
• The re-introduction of targeted homework in order to support students with the acquisition of knowledge and development of their understanding
• The relaunch of our Sixth Form College under the name ‘Sigma Sixth Colchester’ as well as hosting the Sigma Sixth Sports Academy.
• An increase in the school roll in the last two years by more than a hundred students. We now have over 1750 students on roll.
The Philip Morant School & College ethos is encapsulated in three words: ‘Aspiration, Success and Kindness’ which underpin our approach to all aspects of school life. Philip Morant is ambitious for all of its students in their pursuit of excellence whether that is in the classroom, on the football pitch, the stage or working within the community.
We are committed to achieving the highest standards and delivering an holistic education and
experiences which prepare our students for the next stage in their education, training or work place.
Please feel free to contact us on 01206 545222 if you require any further information about the school.
We would welcome the opportunity to show you why we are so proud of our school.
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
Location
The Philip Morant School is located in the Prettygate suburb of Colchester. The school is easily accessible by the A12 and is approximately 19 miles from Ipswich and 25 miles from Chelmsford. There is ample car parking on the school site. The school has excellent bus routes from Colchester North Station.
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