Science Technician

Bushey Meads School, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 November 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 November 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: £25,183.00 - £26,409.00 Annually (Actual) APT&C points 6-9 plus London Fringe

Science Technician job summary

Do you have experience working as a Science Technician?

Are you reliable and self-motivated with a ‘can-do’ attitude to your work?

If so, why not consider Bushey Meads School as your next career move. We are looking to appoint a suitably experienced, highly efficient, enthusiastic and well organised person to join the school as a Science Technician. The successful applicant must have practical skills in all science disciplines and be conversant with current safety practices. They should work independently, as part of a team, show initiative and enthusiasm and most importantly must enjoy working with students. Experience of working in a similar role is desirable but the willingness to undertake suitable training is essential.

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge and experience of working within a science environment
• An ability to organise and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• A flexible attitude and willingness to contribute constructively towards the team

Why choose our Trust?

• We offer support and training based on individual needs
• Transport links are excellent with the M1, M25, A1 and A41 being close by
• Heavily subsidised childcare at our Little Gems Nursery
• Free gym membership to all employees across the Bushey St James Trust
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance on health, legal and personal matters
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Bike to work scheme

The post is for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time + 1 week to include 5 INSET days. The salary for this post is APT&C points 6 - 9 plus London Fringe, paid pro-rata and based on experience. Full-time figures are £25,183pa - £26,409pa + £1,013pa fringe and the actual pro-rata salary range is £21,539pa - £22,587pa + £866pa fringe.

Full details of the vacancy can be found on our website www.busheymeads.org.uk along with further information about the school. Alternatively, please contact the HR team on 020 8955 8800.

To apply for this post please send in a completed application form along with a covering letter, addressed to Mr J Turner, Executive Principal. Your completed application form and letter should be returned to the school by post or by email to: recruitment@busheymeads.org.uk by the deadline. Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 22nd November 2024 (9am)

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early application is advised.

Bushey St James Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references, occupational health check and a successful Enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Bushey Meads School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Bushey Meads School website (opens in new tab)
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