Science Technician (full-time, term-time only)

About Monoux Sixth Form College:

"Students benefit from studying in an environment in which they feel confident to work hard and be themselves. Students are courteous, motivated and positive. They treat one another with respect and value the fact that the college is a place in which they feel safe.” (OFSTED, November 2021)

Monoux Sixth Form College is an impactful education provider in North East London, with around 1,900 students and an impressive range of academic and vocational programmes. We have developed a Skills Strategy that encompasses innovation and optimises students' ability to make a strong contribution to the regional and national economy in their future career. Alongside our excellent outcomes, with around 90% of our students progressing to university, we deliver a high level of value added for students, ensuring holistic development within an inclusive, supportive environment.

Currently graded as Good by Ofsted, we enjoy a strong financial position and we have successfully grown and diversified our offer and student cohort in recent years. We are making considerable investments in our estate and facilities, with further exciting capital projects in the pipeline. Culture is of paramount importance to us and we have worked hard to develop an environment of trust, empowerment and aspiration.

About the role:

Full-time Salary: £26,667 - £28,358 per annum, pro-rata (scale 4)

Actual salary: £23,014 - £24,473 per annum (scale 4)

Hours: 36 hours per week, 45 weeks per year (term-time only)

Contract: Permanent

We wish to appoint a Science Technician to provide technical support and expertise to students and staff within the Science pathway. The successful candidate will be required to provide practical support before, during and after lessons, and ensure that health and safety policies and legislation are adhered to at all times.

The Science Pathway is outstanding, always putting the needs of students first and motivating them to work to the best of their ability to achieve the highest outcomes possible. The staff in the team are specialists in their subject areas and they work exceptionally well together to support the students, and each other. Behaviour is well managed, and the campus is calm with a productive working atmosphere.

We are seeking only the best candidates who want to support the distinctive ethos of Monoux Sixth Form College. For this role you will need excellent subject knowledge and be committed to placing the student at the centre of your practice, coupled with the determination and energy to bring about continuous improvement.

Staff Benefits include:

·        Local Government Pension Scheme – with a 15% employer contribution rate;

·        Ongoing professional development support;

·        Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave;

·        Discounted breakfast and lunch at our onsite cafeteria;

·        Discounted coffee at our onsite coffee shop;

·        Blue Light Card discount scheme available to all staff via the Blue Light Card website;

·        Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24 hours a day helpline to support on a range of issues;

·        Telephone counselling service via EAP;

·        Occupational health access;

·        Eye care contribution scheme;

·        Free use of a range of sports & leisure facilities, including the on-site gym;

·        Discounted gym membership at Better Health Gym Group;

·        Staff wellbeing activities;

·        Free weekly exercise classes for all staff, including Box Fit and Yoga;

·        Free on-site staff car park;

·        Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme;

·        Season ticket loans;

·        Professional and fit for purpose working environment.

How to apply:

If you are seeking a highly rewarding position within a successful college and are passionate about enriching the lives of students, please visit our website: https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/jobs/

Please email your completed application form (parts 1 & 2) to: recruitment@sgmc.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th December 2024 by 10am

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 9th December 2024

Start Date: As soon as possible

We have a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks. Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for an interview, as part of our due diligence, we will carry out an online search.

Applicants are required to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. They are also required to disclose any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013 and 2020).

The amendment to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance on which convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ can be  found on the Ministry of Justice Gov.UK website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

We do not accept CVs only for job applications. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications which enable us to appoint a suitable candidate for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this vacancy, we advise you to submit your application form (parts 1 & 2) as early as possible. We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful. Previous applicants within the last six months need not apply.