Physics Technician

About the Role

We are a large, well-organised Secondary school in Redbridge is looking for an excellent, experienced Physics Technician or a young Physics graduate to work in our busy Science department. Ideally, we are seeking the following candidate:

• have experience working within a science laboratory
• knowledge of practical needs of the science curriculum or core scientific ideas
• ability to prepare materials/resources for laboratories
• a degree in Biology, Chemistry or Physics would be useful
• an ability to implement health and safety guidelines
• a passion for education and science

About Our School

Trinity Catholic High School is large Catholic comprehensive school situated in the London Borough of Redbridge and within the Diocese of Brentwood. We have a reputation for excellence in all aspects of our service to the children in our school and the wider community. Our school’s inspection reports can be viewed on this link: https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/inspections/

The highest standards relating to Teaching and Learning are a feature of daily life at Trinity and these significantly and positively impact student progress and attainment. Trinity’s Section 48 report (January 2020) states that “Trinity Catholic High School is an outstanding school and a beacon of high-quality Catholic education. It has an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond and it is rightly seen as a flagship school for the  Diocese of Brentwood”. The report also emphasises that “Catholic life at Trinity Catholic High School is outstanding and is of the highest quality” and “Every aspect of Collective Worship at the school is outstanding".

We are seeking a Physics Technician who has:

• Has strong practical and organizational skills
• Has thorough understanding of Science
• Has good scientific and technical background
• Has Good communication and team working skills
• Has the ability to cope with computing demands

We can offer the successful candidate:

o  An opportunity to work with an experienced Headteacher and forward-thinking and supportive Senior Leadership Team

o  A pleasant environment conducive to high quality teaching and learning with friendly and motivated staff across the school

o  A caring and affirming culture and ethos with a staff social committee who regularly organise events to enhance this

o  Opportunities for professional development and progression including support for NPQs

o  Well-resourced and well-managed departments with a collaborative attitude to classroom management and commitment to raising standards and securing achievement for all students

o  Well behaved students that are keen to achieve and are respectful of their teachers.

o  Support for staff wellbeing through access to SAS wellbeing services, including

1. 24 hour GP helpline
2. Health screening service
3. Medical support services
4. Physiotherapy
5. Counselling

o  Fair allowances for staff requiring leave of absence beyond that relating to illness

Trinity Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding children. Further details of this can be found on our website https://www.tchs.org.uk/about-us/safeguarding/ Successful candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and a satisfactory enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring service (DBS).

Please note, due to high volumes of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We reserve the right to call applicants to interview prior to the closing date.