Science Technician

Whether you’re an outstanding Teacher or an innovative Support Worker, Shooters Hill Sixth Form College’s inclusive, dynamic and creative ethos provides an imaginative workplace in which you will be supported to develop your knowledge and practice throughout your tenure. We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Salary:           Scale 5 – starting at £27,479 (actual pro-rata salary)          

Contract:      Full Time, Term Time Only at 39 weeks, Permanent

We are currently seeking to appoint a conscientious and dedicated Science Technician to join our thriving college. The successful candidate will be required to support the Senior Science Technician in preparing for practical assessments in lessons across the Science curriculum, as well as maintaining a good stock level so that all lessons can be carried out as and when. You will have good knowledge around health & safety to ensure the safety of all learners in lessons.  Excellent organizational skills are a must in this role. 

If you possess these attributes and you are looking for a new opportunity, then we look forward to receiving your application.

What are the benefits of working for Shooters Hill Sixth Form College?

At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we value our employees, as they are vital to our continued success. We are a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

Some of the attractive benefits we offer our employees:

•  Supportive and friendly colleagues
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Competitive pension scheme LGPS
• High quality professional development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free on-site parking and breakfast
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including, private healthcare – Benenden Health, free flu voucher, free onsite gym, access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year including confidential staff counselling service, health cash plans (Credit Union)
• Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year, including a long wellbeing weekend
• Rewards and recognition for employee outstanding service

And much more.

For full details about this post, please download the application pack. Alternatively, contact our Human Resources department.

To apply for this post, please download our application form via the TES.

Please send your completed application: hrteam@shc.ac.uk

Please contact us if we can assist you in any way with your application or adjust the processes that we use in our recruitment methods.

Closing date for applications:     Wednesday 8th January 2025, at 10am  

Interviews to commence:            Soon after shortlisting  

Start Date:                                       ASAP 2025

Informal discussion regarding the post and a visit to the college are welcome. Please contact the HR department via email; hrteam@shc.ac.uk

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in our vacancy at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and wish you well in the application process.

At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students, and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone can study and work to the best of their abilities. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion for all. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. As part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates we may carry out online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023.

As part of our recruitment process, Shooters Hill Sixth Form College collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meet its data protection obligations.