Science Technician
Cedars Upper School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AEThis job expired on 21 February 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
March 2025
Closing date
21 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,404.00 - £24,790.00 Annually (FTE) Salary will be pro rata
Science Technician job summary
Laboratory Technician
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: NJC L2 pts 4 - 5 £24404 - £24790 (FTE) Salary will be pro rata
Contract type: Term Time only plus 5 training days (39 weeks)
Contract term: Permanent
Start date: March 2025
Location: Cedars Upper School
There has never been a more exhilarating time to join us at Cedars Upper School! We are thrilled to announce that our recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 has resulted in an overall ‘Good’ grading , with our Sixth Form earning an ‘Outstanding’ grading, of which we are very proud. We take pride in our continuous pursuit of excellence and the exceptional educational environment we provide for our 1200 students.
At Cedars, we have a strong reputation as a popular and high-performing school. Our achievements were further highlighted by the excellent set of results our students attained in both GCSE and A-Level examinations in summer 2022. Building on these successes, we are determined to reach new heights and aspire for an outstanding status. A large number of our sixth form students move onto Russell group Universities where they continue to flourish.
Currently, we are seeking an exceptional Science Laboratory Technician to join our school. Committed and inspirational individuals, with a passion to deliver outstanding service are invited to apply for the Laboratory Technician post providing support to the preparation of practical lessons in Vocational Science and A level Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Assist with the daily operations of the science laboratory
- Conduct experiments and analyse results
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper functioning
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations
Applicants should have some experience of working in a laboratory.
At Cedars, we place significant emphasis on continuous professional development. We offer excellent in-house CPD opportunities, fostering an extremely supportive and positive atmosphere for all our staff. Our students, who are hardworking, polite, and eager to learn, truly deserve outstanding opportunities to better themselves.
Come and be a part of our extraordinary team at Cedars Upper School, where positivity, growth, and achievement flourish.
Please note that the application process will remain open until we receive a sufficient number of applications, but the final closing date is 9am on Friday 21st February 2025.
Interviews will be conducted shortly after this date.
As a trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff members to share this commitment. Consequently, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the school.
Visit our website: www.cedarsupper.org.uk
Follow us on Twitter: @Cedars_Upper
We offer a range of employee benefits:
A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
Refer a friend scheme
Generous pension schemes
Employee assistance programme
Employee of the month scheme
Diverse workplace
Further information about the job
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.
About Cedars Upper School
- School type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1055 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cedars Upper School website
School location
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