Science Technician

Science Technician- Biology 

5 days per week (37 hours) Term Time Only  - Grade 4 

Potential to upgrade to Senior Technician (Grade 6) for the right candidate - information on request

We require, in the New Year, a Science Technician - Biology  to work as part of the Science department. The successful candidate will be required to support teachers and students inside of the classroom.

Sackville is a popular and oversubscribed large, mixed, 11-18 comprehensive with 1700 students on roll. The vast majority of our students behaviour exceptionally well and as such, get the most out of their time with us and achieve well. A minority of students needs additional support and intervention to help ensure they achieve our high standards of behaviour and engagement in school. This is a new role in which you will work closely with our team of dedicated colleagues from all around the school, playing a vital role in maintaining a calm and purposeful environment and helping to ensure all students achieve.

We are looking to appoint a science technician to join our large Science department. We are a very friendly, successful science team of 15 teaching staff and 4 other technicians. This role is term time only and could be part time, job share or full time. The role involves preparing materials for the teaching staff to use during their practical lessons. (More details in the job description) 

The successful candidate should have good interpersonal and organisational skills, be a strong communicator, negotiate effectively, be creative and be able to work as part of a successful team. An interest in science and a willingness to learn is essential. Experience is not necessary as full training will be given. This is a very varied role where no two days are the same.

Sackville is an exceptionally friendly and supportive community built on strong relationships which allow every student to thrive. We invest in our staff, enabling them to pass on their knowledge and love of what they do, such that our students are given the very best experience and opportunities to succeed. We have acquired a deserved reputation for fighting for every child, to support every student in achieving their full potential and developing a lifelong love of learning.

Hours - 37 hours per week, across five full days, term time only.

Salary range: Grade 4 - £24,790 (£20,880.81 - pro rata for term time 37 hours per week, Mon- Fri)

Further details and an application form are available on our website or from hr@sackvilleschool.org.uk   

Closing date: 10 January 2025 9.00am

Interviews: Week commencing 13 January 2025 - later in the week

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. 

Please address your letter of application to Ms Jo Meloni Headteacher, explaining how your experience has prepared you for this role, on no more than two sides of A4. Send this together with the application form and safer recruitment form to hr@sackvilleschool.org.uk 

Sackville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. It should be noted that it is a requirement of the Governors of Sackville School that candidates should, whenever possible, name as referees current and former employers (via Heads or Principals where employment at educational institutions is concerned).