Science Technician
Henlow Church of England Academy, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
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Closing date
18 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 October 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
- £20,079.00 - £21,489.76 Annually (Actual) Pay scale: NJC Grade 4A Point 11-15 FTE £25,979-£27,803 (actual £20,079.03-£21,489.76) Hours: 32 hours per week, term time only + 1 week and 5 training days
Science Technician job summary
Science Technician
Pay scale: NJC Grade 4A Point 11-15 FTE £25,979-£27,803 (actual £20,079.03-£21,489.76)
Hours: 32 hours per week, term time only + 1 week and 5 training days
Closing date: Friday 18th October
Interviews: Week commencing 21st October
Start date: As soon as possible
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Science Technician to join our fantastic science department and help inspire the next generation of scientists. As a Science Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our science curriculum by providing technical assistance and resources to our teaching staff and students. Your expertise will ensure that our state of the art laboratories are well-equipped, safe, and promote innovative learning experiences. If you are enthusiastic about supporting science education, and have the skills we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!
If you feel you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will:
- Be approachable and confident dealing with pupils and staff
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to health and safety standards
- Promote our school Christian values and ethos
If you have any questions or require further information please email Mrs Janice Marshall at jmarshall@henlowacademy.org.uk or call 01462 813733
Application forms to be returned to jmarshall@henlowacademy.org.uk
The school is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of pupils and expects staff to share that commitment. The school operates safer recruitment practices and the successful applicant will be subject to DBS Clearance.
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.
About Henlow Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 9 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 583 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 16
- Ofsted report
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Henlow Church of England Academy has students on roll across Years 5 to 10 and enjoy strong links with our feeder lower schools of All Saints, Derwent, Langford, Meppershall and Raynsford. Each year students also join us from a wider range of schools including children of military personnel and families wishing to continue their links with the church. Our vibrant sense of community and 'Henlow Values' really come alive on a daily basis.
Our staff comprises of 41 teachers and 62 support staff. The Senior Management Team is substantively the Headteacher, two Deputy Headteachers, two Assistant Headteachers, the SENDCo, the Chief Finance Officer and Operations Manager.
The school’s commitment to learning extends to staff as well as students: there is a well-developed structure for NQTs and other new members of staff, and a strong culture of ongoing professional development among our teaching and support staff. We are continually looking to develop innovative approaches to learning with an increasing focus on collaborative learning.
The school is going through an exciting period of change, transitioning from a middle to secondary school. Our first Year 11 cohort will complete their Key Stage 4 journey in the summer of 2024. To accommodate the change of age range an extensive building project has been completed. Some highlights include a large MUGA, 5 new science laboratories, a large auditorium, graphics room, textiles room, a new food technology room and computer suite. Much of the school has been altered and refurbished to provide a full GCSE curriculum.
The successful candidate should be a hardworking, energetic and motivated individual who is willing to develop their expertise, take on new challenges, embrace change and is keen to join our developing team of committed professionals.
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