School science technician
The De Montfort School, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1DQThis job expired on 6 April 2025 – see similar jobs
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 role
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
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Four Stones Gateway Trust 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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The De Montfort School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 10 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 915 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 10 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- 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 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 have been finalists in Worcestershire’s ‘Secondary School of the Year’ Award for the last two years.
We are part of Four Stones Gateway Trust, who believe our students deserve nothing less than the best. As a family of like-minded schools, we work collaboratively to provide mutual support, share best practice, and create a thriving, high-performing environment.
Our work is underpinned by our core values of: Ambition, Commitment, Creativity, and Integrity and a relentless focus on achieving our Trust Dividend to ensure opportunity and success for all by transforming lives through high quality education.
As part of our Trust you will have:
§ Opportunities to be part of a collaborative culture whereby you are part of a network where schools and staff work together to excel.§ Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every student you teach § A culture of lifelong learning, emphasising professional growth where your own ambitions are actively encouraged and supported. § A safe and positive physical and psychological environment that welcomes diversity and actively promotes wellbeing.
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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