Science Technician (Chemistry)
Wymondham College, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9SZ3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
30 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days a week. Term Time only (35 weeks) Days & times to be discussed at interview to fit the needs of the department.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- FTE £23,500-£23,893 per annum
Actual salary
- Pro rata £10,824 - £11,196 per annum
Pay scale
- Points 5-6 of the Support Staff Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
Wymondham College seeks to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Science Technician with responsibility for Chemistry, to join our flourishing Science Department to support and maintaining the laboratories, preparation rooms, equipment and consumables.
The professional competencies expected of a Science Technician are:
- Have good verbal communication skills to respond to staff and students;
- Be an enthusiastic and energetic team player;
- Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
- Have the personality and presence required to carry out required duties effectively;
- Have a good rapport with young people and be able to act as a positive role model to them
- Be discreet and committed to providing the best possible service to the students and staff they support.
The qualifications and previous experience required for a Science Technician are:
- A good level of literacy and numeracy;
- Be educated to at least A Level (or equivalent) standard;
- Have a sound knowledge of chemistry and experience in a science-based work environment.
What the school offers its staff
Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed up by its most recent Ofsted inspections which rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding 2023.
The College is focused on providing outstanding quality to their students and staff not only in education but also through its provision of exceptional facilities and accommodation on site across its 83-acre campus.
All College staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:
- Professional development
- Free refreshments
- Free on-site car parking
- A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.
The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.
Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further details about the role
Application closing date: Monday 30th September 2024
Complete an application form https://bit.ly/4dWcqCO
To find out more about Wymondham College, go to www.wymondhamcollege.org or www.se-trust.org
Or contact the HR team on hr@setrust.co.uk / 01953 609012
Commitment to safeguarding
The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers. Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.
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About Wymondham College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1434 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Wymondham College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@setrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01953 609012
Wymondham College is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy trust with 10 primary and 7 secondary schools. Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed up by its most recent Ofsted review which rated the College as outstanding in both Education and Boarding inspections.
Arranging a visit to Wymondham College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@setrust.co.uk.
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