Science Technician
Chipping Campden School, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6HU3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 28 - 35 hours per week over 4 or 5 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £15,389 (28 hours) - £19,237 (35 hours)
Pay scale
- Grade 4, points 7-10
What skills and experience we're looking for
Education and qualifications
Science, Math’s and English GCSEs at 5-9 (A*-C) or equivalent
Science qualification e.g. ‘A’ Level
NVQ Laboratory Technicians Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Professional knowledge and experience
Knowledge and/or an understanding of Health and Safety regulations, able to relate these to working in a school
Practical competence and organisational ability
Experience of working in a school laboratory or similar establishment
Familiarity with ordering and tracking purchases
Ability to mend apparatus
Knowledge of policies, procedures, codes of conduct
Traits and competencies
Committed to and good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection practice and procedure
Ability to form and build good relationships with colleagues and to interact appropriately with students
Able to carry out routine tasks without close supervision
Able to identify, prioritise and deal with issues as they occur
A ‘self-starter’ with the ability to motivate self, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Someone who is:
- Willing to work outside of normal hours if required
- Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
- Enthusiastic, approachable and team spirited
Professional appearance and attitude
Good practical common sense, attention to detail and organisational ability
Able to appropriately deal with confidential information
Desire to enhance and develop skills and knowledge through CPD
Willingness to be involved in and contribute to the development of the department and extra-curricular activities
What the school offers its staff
Staff benefits
Every school is unique and ours is no exception. One of our unique selling points is the relatively high average length of service of our staff, and relatively low rate of staff turnover. Neither of these are by chance and are the product of staff feeling trusted, empowered and recognised for leading the roles they do. We feel that a mark of the outstanding school we are is symbolised by the number of staff who choose to send their children to be educated with us.
Below is a list of just some of the ‘pull factors’ that contribute to making our school a great place to work:
- An allocation of three, paid staff wellbeing days, where employees are not required to be in school.
- An average of 17.4 students per teacher (full-time equivalent)
- Commitment to staff wellbeing through a variety of internal practices, designed to recruit and retain the very best staff.
- Complimentary use of the school sports facilities, including gymnasium, swimming pool and fitness equipment.
- Comprehensive range of staff social events throughout the year.
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Freshly prepared and cooked food available on site
- Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme (including partners and dependents), confidential counselling services and support from our Staff Wellbeing Group, who meet regularly to ensure that our staff wellbeing is prioritised.
- Outstanding, tailored CPD
- Pension Scheme membership (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pensions Scheme)
- Support in completing relevant external leadership development programmes.
The school is located within the beautiful Cotswold town of Chipping Campden, with friendly businesses, including a wide range of restaurants and pubs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Chipping Campden School is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@campden.school
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Chipping Campden School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1480 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Chipping Campden School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@campden.school
Chipping Campden School is an outstanding school (OfSTED 2017) with a long and distinguished history dating back to 1440, and a reputation to match. However, it is also a forward-looking school, striving always to provide the best opportunities for students to achieve their potential in a time of rapid change.
We provide a relevant and challenging curriculum to meet student developing interests and ambitions and our school environment is one which promotes high quality learning. However, education for life is about much more than the academic content of courses, and Chipping Campden School offers a wide range of enriching opportunities to prepare its students for their futures.
It is difficult to put into words the very special ethos of Chipping Campden School but is an inclusive and affirming place to be, both as a student and member of staff.
Located in such an outstandingly attractive town in the Cotswolds, you can enjoy living/working in such an area that is only a short journey from Stratford-Upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Evesham. Moreton has a main line station with direct link to Oxford and London.
There are approximately 1418 students in School, including 323 in the Sixth Form. Every student is treated as an individual while being developed into an active and positive member of the school community and a global citizen. The school offers a very wide range of extra-curricular activities including sport, music and drama and standards here are also very high.
We have a stable staff of well-qualified and talented professionals, united in our desire to ensure that all students reach their potential. We work collaboratively with parents, partner schools and colleges and external agencies to support individual students in this. There is a well established provision of staff development and regular meetings allowing opportunities to communicate, share good practice and challenge and ensure all are secure in the part they play in the success of the school.
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