Senior Science Technician
Plympton Academy
Plymouth
- New
- Salary:
- TSAT Pay Group 5 £32,848 - £38,944 FTE (actual £28,978 to £34,356)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 19 January 2025
Job overview
Are you dedicated, innovative and driven to support young people develop the skills they need to access real-world, high-end opportunities?
Plympton Academy have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Science Technician to join their team, providing technical advice and support in the practical and technical aspects of the curriculum by preparing, providing, maintaining, organising and managing resources for safe and secure practical work.
Our Senior Science Technician will provide practical support for students in science lessons, preparing resources and assembling apparatus as required. They will also ensure the Science area meets health and safety requirements and will lead on stock control and ordering as appropriate.
The Senior Science Technician is responsible for the technical disciplines of experimental and practical work. They will also be the line manager for the Science Technician team.
We welcome applications from Science Technicians who are passionate to complete the training and progress in their career to become a Senior Science Technician.
For a full list of the responsibilities, please see Job Description attached.
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
- Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
- Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
- TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
- Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at Plympton Academy.
What you need to do now:
If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged as we will be conducting interviews prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
To arrange an informal conversation please contact Fay Carder by email: Fay.Carder@plymptonacademy.tsat.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Attached documents
About Plympton Academy
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At Plympton Academy, we are proud of our students and proud of our staff. The school is an exciting place to learn and to work.
We want all students to share that pride – in themselves, and in their school – so that they can learn well and make outstanding progress. We expect them to be outstanding, resilient learners and we expect them to behave well in all aspects of school life.
At Plympton Academy we believe in inspiring a culture of success for all, including our staff. We have a strong culture of staff development and support - high quality CPD, based on research and evidenced best practice, which is prioritised and supported through a tailored coaching programme.
We work collaboratively with the best schools locally and nationally so that all teachers continue to thrive and engage in the latest teaching developments and practice. We prioritise good behaviour and strong pastoral support so that learning is disruption-free, teachers can teach and students’ can focus. As a result, we are incredibly proud of our students and staff who love the challenge of learning, are equipped to achieve their dreams and take pride in their success.
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and the South West.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
- Think about their Thinking
- Be their Best self
- Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances
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