Science Technician
Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy, Kingsbury, Staffordshire, B78 2LF14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To be confirmed
Closing date
24 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 8.00 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday (35 hours per week), 39 weeks per year.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,790 – £25,183
Actual salary
- £20,259 - £20,580
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a science technician to join our successful and friendly science faculty. The overall purpose of the role is to complement the educational work of the faculty and to provide an effective and efficient support for the learning and teaching of science. Ideally you will be educated to at least A level in sciences and you will have industrial or school laboratory experience enabling you to work in accordance with health and safety requirements. Most importantly you will need an aptitude for science, excellent problem solving and organisational skills with strong IT skills.
What the school offers its staff
We have good resources and laboratories within the science faculty. Science has a high profile at Kingsbury School and the importance of practical application is considered to be an essential part of the Science curriculum.
This fulfilling role will provide a wealth of developmental opportunities and we will ensure you receive a comprehensive induction programme. The work is fast paced and varied, every week will be different, and we will play to your strengths. We offer a range of benefits which include the local government pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free parking, an employee discount scheme, and a commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition initiatives through our wellbeing committee and people strategy.
Castle Phoenix Trust has a great deal to be proud of, with super facilities and a desire to continuously improve. If you have the passion and determination to be a valued part of our team, we would love to hear from you.
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.
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About Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 673 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- courtney.bland@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email courtney.bland@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk.
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