School science technician
The De Montfort School, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1DQ24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 April 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
13 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hrs per week, term time only plus training days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- SC3 (5-6) actual salary £21,320-£21,658
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a ‘Science technician’ to work as a member of a team providing practical support and advice to teaching and learning in the science department.
The science technician will have responsibility for:
- the preparation and laying out of the apparatus, equipment and other materials for demonstrations in classes
- the cleaning, maintenance and simple repairs of apparatus and equipment along with the storage and labelling of it
- maintaining Health and Safety requirements, including COSHH regulations to an appropriate level and ensuring that staff and student adhere to them
Our successful candidate will have the following experience, skillset and qualifications:
- Previous experience as a science technician is desirable although full training will be given to the right candidate
- At least 5 GCSE A*- C/9-4 grades including science, English language and maths
The post is permanent for 37 hours per week, term time only plus the school training days and reports to the Head of science.
What the school offers its staff
We recognise that successful people place value on the range of benefits associated with their careers. As your future employer we place value on these too, that is why we are proud to offer:
§ Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
§ Automatic pay progression for those on our support staff pay ranges, within the point range for the role
§ Access to a range of paid special leave provisions to help with life’s emergencies, unpredictable events and significant occasions.
§ Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
§ Recommend a Friend Scheme available for some of our hard to fill roles
§ Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers for DSE users and flu vaccinations
§ Employee Assistance Programme
§ Access to shopping and lifestyle discounts
Commitment to safeguarding
The Four Stones MAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education we will undertake pre-employment checks on all shortlisted candidates. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with our children and young people and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The De Montfort School
- School type
- Academy, ages 10 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 859 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 10 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The De Montfort School website
- Email address
- recruitment@the4stones.co.uk
At TDMS we are ambitious and welcoming; we both support and challenge every child to leave our school with strong academic qualifications, a well-developed character and clear values that will carry them through to long term success. Our values of Ambition, Commitment, Creativity and Integrity ensure all students are equipped with the skills and mind-set they need in life. Our staff give 100% and in return, we ask our students to also give 100%. This means being ambitious in their thinking, hardworking and resilient. Excellent pastoral support coupled with determination to succeed means that every student will develop into a well-rounded young person and achieve their best.
We are part of The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust who are a family of like-minded schools based in the West Midlands. We have come a long way in a short time and are now home to three schools, over 3,500 students, a Teaching School Hub and a SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) all with differing contexts and serving different communities.
The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust is a great place to work – hardworking students, outstanding behaviour, research based teaching, committed staff and excellent facilities. We believe that a successful school is founded upon communication and team work and so staff contributions are essential in helping us move our schools forward. We recognise the importance of being heard and feeling valued and are relentless in our quest to ensure that our teachers are supported during their time in The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust.
Arranging a visit to The De Montfort School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@the4stones.co.uk.
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