Senior Science Technician
Ref: SCH-WMT-0001 11 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Grade 7The Role
King Edward VI High School is part of the Walton Multi Academy Trust and is a mixed, fully comprehensive, 11 – 18 High school with over 600 pupils and each individual is inspired and supported to achieve their potential and “Be the best they can be”.
Governors wish to appoint a dedicated and experienced Senior Science Technician to join our team.
The successful candidate will be helpful and proactive with a willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the team. Strong interpersonal and organisational skills are essential.
Main Purpose
To provide high-quality technical support to the science department, ensuring the smooth and efficient preparation and distribution of apparatus and materials required for practical lessons and assessments. To maintain the safe storage of chemicals and apparatus, and to act as the health and safety representative for the science curriculum area.
Responsibilities include
• Co-ordinate the preparation and distribution of apparatus to laboratories including Science club
• Assist teaching staff with demonstration lessons and practicals.
• Set up and test experiments before lessons and assessments.
• Carry out the annual audit of stock.
• Ensure the safe storage of chemicals and apparatus.
• Act as the health and safety representative for the science curriculum area.
If you are passionate about science and education, and have the required skills and experience, we would love to hear from you, for an informal chat please contact the school office on:01785 258546
King Edward VI High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; qualifications medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline | NVQ3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) Educational or NVQ3 Laboratory Technicians Working in Education or C&G Advanced Science Technician, or appropriate equivalent qualification or experience. |
Essential
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| 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent | 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent |
Desirable
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Skills
| Personal Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team |
Essential
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| Focused |
Essential
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| Committed |
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| Integrity |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
Walton MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safer recruitment practices, and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We are passionate about promoting British values, which is evident through our curriculum and the routines of our daily school life.
Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
King Edward VI High School
Westway
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 9YJ
Jeanette Coughlan
applications@kevi.org.uk http://www.kevi.org.uk/