Science Technician
The Corsham School
Wiltshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade E Points 6-8 - salary £19,439 to £20,097 (£12.38 to £12.80 per hour)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 11 October 2024
Job overview
35 hours per week 8.00am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday • 39 weeks per year (Term time only plus TD Days) • Both part time / full time will be considered
The Corsham School Academy Group seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised Science Technician to join the school’s dedicated team of technicians who support the science department in delivering exciting and challenging lessons to our students. Good organisational and problem solving skills with a positive ‘can do’ attitude are essential requirements.
Ideally the post would suit an experienced individual but we would also welcome applications from someone willing to learn and develop in the role.
Amongst other skills and abilities, the successful candidate will:
- Be highly organised and flexible in their approach to work.
- Have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.
- Be committed to the safeguarding of students.
- Have a willingness to join our team of first aiders (training will be provided and an additional allowance paid).
Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school, please contact the Senior Science Technician, Mrs Fay Stratton on FStratton@corsham.wilts.sch.uk
The School
The Corsham School is part of a small Multi Academy Trust serving the market town of Corsham and surrounding villages. It is situated in North Wiltshire, on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, 8 miles from Bath and within easy reach of the M4.
The Corsham School is a ‘Good’ School where ‘Pupils behave well in and out of lessons, are respectful of each other and learn well in a secure, friendly and supportive setting.’
Ofsted Sept 2019
The Corsham School offers:
- Enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking students with excellent attitudes to learning.
- A caring and supportive department, staff body and wider school community.
- A commitment to professional development and career progression opportunities.
- A full programme of induction and support; we are committed to staff well- being, and we are a very happy school where staff morale is high.
Benefits
As part of the remuneration package, The Corsham School Academy Group offers excellent Employee Benefits, including a Contributory Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and Cycle to Work Scheme, together with discounts on High Street shopping, Cinema Tickets, and Holidays.
Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply via the application form. A separate letter (no more than two sides A4) addressed to the Headteacher should indicate how your qualifications and experience make you a suitable candidate for this post.
Please download and complete the Application Form, and return it to the school via email to: headssecretary@corsham.wilts.sch.uk
Closing Date: 11am, Friday 11 October 2024
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.
The Corsham School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All appointments are subject to the school receiving two satisfactory references, one of which will include the current/last employer. This appointment is also subject to the provision of relevant documents to the school proving a legal right to work in the UK, clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service of an enhanced check for regulated activity, and confirmation of professional qualifications. On acceptance of a job offer, a pre-employment health check will be completed. The appointment is conditional on all of the above checks being satisfactory.
In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
It is an offence to apply for a role within regulated activity if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
About The Corsham School
The Corsham School is an 11-18 comprehensive academy with just over 1100 students. We are situated in the beautiful Wiltshire market town of Corsham, within easy reach of Chippenham and Bath, and draw students from within the town and its many surrounding villages.
We aim to maximise potential as we continually strive to develop this school to be the best of the best. We will not stop our programme of continuous improvement.
Our academic reputation is a great source of pride; however our emphasis on developing the whole person is a fundamental part of the education we provide. As a school we promote individuality, independence and creativity. We emphasise social, cultural, moral and spiritual development and we pride ourselves on developing responsible, tolerant, global, 21st century citizens.
“Leaders have high expectations for pupils. They want all pupils to do their best and they make this message very clear.” (Ofsted 2019)
“Leaders want pupils to excel beyond their lessons.” (Ofsted 2019)
“The trustees of the multi-academy trust (MAT) have a clear vision for the school.” (Ofsted 2019)
“Teaching takes place in well-equipped rooms with specialist teachers.” (Ofsted 2019)
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