Senior Science Technician

Senior Science Technician - Term Time only, 6 hours per day, 32.5 hours p.w. Monday to Friday (8.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. daily)

H4 6-9 FTE £23,893 - £25,119 plus fringe £689 (£18,070 - £18,971 pro rata)

We seek applications from those of the Catholic faith, all faiths and of no faith but who are supportive of our Christian values and ethos.

Are you a self motivated, confident and skilled individual who is looking to make a difference to the education of young people aged 11-18 and support the schools teaching and learning in science? Do you have a background or qualification in science, a can-do flexible approach to working, high standards and a desire to support the very best outcomes for the students in your care. Could you be a Senior Science Technician in our excellent school?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Senior Science Technician to join our school. As a Senior Technician you will work under the guidance of the Subject Leader for Science and subject teachers to support the teaching and learning of all children and young people and will oversee the technical support to our Science Department.

As a Senior Science Technician, you will be responsible for providing practical and technical support to the team of Science technicians and ensuring that all materials and equipment as requested by teaching staff are prepared. You will have a working understanding of chemicals and solutions and be enthusiastic about science. You will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the Science department and ensuring that students have access to the materials and equipment they need to excel in their studies.

Responsibilities will include ensuring that equipment and materials are maintained and set up to enable practical work to be carried out efficiently and safely in our newly renovated laboratories. The successful candidate will line manage two Science Technicians.

As a member of our team, you will be passionate about contributing your skills to ensure all our children and young people receive the best possible education. You will be able to work with students across the school in lessons and support the development of both curriculum areas, which are well resourced and popular with our students. You will join a well led thriving and successful team in a popular faculty area within the school that really values Science.

Applicants should be flexible, with appropriate qualifications and/or experience, able to work on their own initiative and to exhibit supportive leadership skills in a busy team environment.