Science Technician
Ormiston Victory Academy, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0PXThis job expired on 2 September 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
4th November 2024 or earlier
Closing date
2 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,914.00 - £25,612.00 Annually (Actual) FTE £27,803 to £29,777
Science Technician job summary
The Science team at Ormiston Victory Academy is looking for a Science Technician to join our forward thinking and supportive department. The technician team are integral to supporting teaching and learning of the science curriculum in the classroom. The role involves preparing resources, constructing and modifying apparatus and carrying out appropriate safety checks. Duties also involve the preparation and delivery of demonstrations and student experiments, equipment maintenance, cleaning and stock taking. For those with more experience, we would be looking for greater supervisory responsibility within the team.
We are looking for a conscientious individual who ideally has:
- Excellent initiative, communication and organisational skills
- Knowledge of appropriate use of specialist equipment and ability to communicate and demonstrate this knowledge effectively to staff and pupils.
- Good standard of education, with strong science knowledge
- A willingness to undertake training and attend meetings as necessary
The post is based on working 37 hours per day for 39 weeks per year (school term time working plus 1 week), starting 4th November 2024 or earlier. The post offers a fulfilling opportunity to work with a committed team and the young people in our welcoming academy community which has high aspirations and standards.
Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.
Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.
If you are dedicated, hardworking, and have the ability to support this important aspect of our operations – then we would love to receive an application from you.
We would encourage candidates to explore our website for more information about Victory Academy and view our virtual tours.
If you require any further information regarding this post please contact Nicole Hawes, PA to the Principal on n.hawes@ormistonvictoryacademy.co.uk
Closing date for applications by: 9:00 am on Monday 2nd September 2024, we may interview and appoint earlier and therefore suggest candidates submit their application as soon as possible.
Interviews expected to be held by: Tuesday 10th September 2024
Ormiston Victory Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Commitment to safeguarding
Ormiston Victory Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Ormiston Victory Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1414 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ormiston Victory Academy website (opens in new tab)
Ormiston Victory was graded ‘outstanding’ in its 2013 inspection by Ofsted and we are committed to making this success sustainable for future generations.
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