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Senior Science Technician

Senior Science Technician

Allerton Grange School

Leeds

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Salary:
Grade: B1 Level 4 to 6 (Pro rata £20,391 rising to £21,360)
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
24 November 2024

Job overview

ASPIRE, GROW, SUCCEED

We are seeking a well-motivated and organised Senior Science Technician to provide vital support for the provision of practical elements of learning from Key Stage 3 in all 3 Science subjects through to ‘A’ Level.

Working with a team of technicians you will manage the preparation of materials, equipment and chemicals for lessons, mounting and displaying work, maintenance of relevant machinery and equipment, constructing science apparatus and stock control.

This is a varied role and would suit someone with organisational, technical and or laboratory experience and who is looking to develop their career as a technician.

There is the opportunity for part-time or flexible hours for the right candidate. The starting pay level within the range may be negotiable depending on skills and experience.

The hours for this role are 37 hours per week, term time only plus 10 additional days. Part-time and flexible working hours are negotiable.  

Our Culture

We are proud to be building a school that, by 2025, will be delivering an exceptional quality of education. We are true to our core values and enable our employees to engage in challenging and rewarding work whilst, at the same time, supporting them to aspire, grow and succeed. We believe that engaged, motivated and happy staff are the foundation of a successful school community.

Our Values

Allerton Grange is a thriving, all-ability, multi-cultural school with 1,700 students aged 11–18. We have increased our Year 7 intake to 300 and have waiting lists in every year group. We combine the benefits of a large school, with its many opportunities to study a wide range of subjects, with a friendly environment which is socially and culturally diverse.

The Allerton Grange values are the behaviours and qualities expected in our staff community. We are looking to recruit individuals who live these values on a daily basis.

  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Community
  • Humility
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Courage
  • Collaborative
  • Diligent
  • A Role Model
  • A Critical Thinker

The successful candidate will:

  • Have professional drive, energy, determination and aspiration.
  • Be able to use technology proficiently.
  • Have accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Be able to work to tight deadlines, prioritise and keep calm under pressure.
  • Have a positive mind set and an adaptable approach to work.
  • Have tact and discretion for dealing with confidential information.

We will offer:

  • A talented and committed staff team who are supportive of each other. This includes a framework for staff voice and a fair workload charter to ensure wellbeing and a good work/ life balance.
  • A Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body committed to creating a school of outstanding practice.
  • The opportunity to apply for funded, on-the-job Level 2-5 Business Administration qualification
  • The opportunity to grow in your role and work with young people in a truly comprehensive, multi-cultural community environment.
  • A fantastic building, resources and facilities.

If you share our values and ambition, have a proven track record, and relish a new challenge, we look forward to receiving your application.

If you would like to apply for this post, please download the application pack from this site, or email the school for an application pack. Alternatively, you can telephone leaving your postal address. The pack will include further details, including how to apply.

Closing date: Midnight on 24 November 2024.

Allerton Grange is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff, Governors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding recruitment checks.

We are also an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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About Allerton Grange School

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+44 113 393 0304

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Allerton Grange is a large and rapidly improving school, where students of all backgrounds and abilities are happy and make positive progress. We currently have 1700 students, with an intake of 300 students each year in Year 7.

We have an impressive school building, with a newly opened Sixth Form Centre, housing our diverse community of 260 post-16 students. Allerton Grange is located 4 miles from Leeds City Centre in an attractive area of privately owned residential properties.

Our increasing success is due to our rigorous, knowledge-rich curriculum supported by four cornerstones: knowledge, literacy, aspirational enrichment and social mobility. We have high expectations of our students and they are keen to succeed. We give them every opportunity to know more, understand more, experience more and access more.

Every student is cared for as an individual; staff work relentlessly to ensure our students are safe, secure and happy. We have resourced provision for deaf and hearing impaired students. We also have a number of visually impaired students.

Our latest Ofsted inspection (February 2020) recognised the quality of provision we provide. They were particularly impressed by our curriculum and focus on staff wellbeing.

Ofsted quotes (February 2020)

“Parents and carers are very positive about the school. They say their children are happy and make good progress. We agree.”

“Leaders want every pupil to aim high and fulfil their potential. Leaders also aim to give pupils the skills to be successful in the modern world.”

“Staff feel valued and supported and proud to be working at Allerton Grange. They appreciate leaders’ efforts to make their workload manageable.”

At Allerton Grange, we challenge ourselves to continually improve and grow as a staff community. We welcome applications from motivated, knowledgeable people who align with our school ethos and strongly believe in social justice.

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