Science Technician (MAT Cover)
Finham Park School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6EADeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
October 2024
Closing date
29 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, TTO + 3 weeks.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Grade 3 £23,114 - £24,294 (Actual: £21,086 - £22,162)
What skills and experience we're looking for
An understanding of chemistry and its place in the national curriculum
Maintenance of associated equipment
Health and safety
Preparation of materials and experiments for chemistry classes to the required standard.
take direction from the Senior Technician or Department Head
Work effectively as part of a diverse team of laboratory technicians and science teachers.
identify and use a large range of science equipment including general and specialist I.C.T. equipment
Advice on the design and operation of experiments to class teachers wishing to demonstrate/illustrate specific points.
Prioritise and meet a range of deadlines set by senior staff.
Liaise/communicate effectively with pupils, users, parents, staff and other visitors in a friendly and professional manner
Use safe working practices within the context of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
Exercise a high sense of security with regard to equipment and buildings.
Follow technical written instructions.
Willingness to work hard
Flexibility
Able to relate to young people and have a desire to support them to achieve the optimum for students
Confidentiality
Reliability
Previous experience as a laboratory technician preferred but not essential.
Relevant academic or industrial experience.
Minimum of GCSE/BTEC and “A” level Physical Sciences (or equivalent)
In addition to candidate’s ability to perform the duties of the post, the interview will also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children including:
Motivation to work with children and young people
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
Attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure will be required prior to appointment
A good health record in line with Coventry City Council’s Promoting Health at Work Policy
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
- A supportive, collaborative and friendly staff environment in a supportive school setting where you will have the chance to make a real and positive impact on the lives of Finham Park School students.
- A world-class professional development programme with the school being the strategic lead for The Lion Alliance which offers a range of ITT, early careers, middle and senior leader development programmes through the National College, SSAT and the Chartered College of Teaching. There is a passion for teaching and learning evident and recent speakers have included Tom Sherrington, Dylan Wiliam, and Harry Fletcher-Wood.
- A range of health and wellbeing services through the MAT and external services.
- Free, on-site car parking.
- Staff fitness suite.
- School social events.
- A commitment to staff well-being.
Commitment to safeguarding
Finham Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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About Finham Park School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1711 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Finham Park School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- apply@finhampark.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02477180000
Finham Park is a popular and successful 11 -18 comprehensive school situated in the south-west of Coventry. It has an excellent reputation within the local community as well as nationally and internationally with our staff are both dedicated and highly qualified. The school was accredited as a World Class School in 2015, 2018, 2020 and 2021.
Ofsted described the school as a place where there is a strong culture of learning and a proven track record of academic success, with students consistently making above average national levels of progress in their studies in both Key Stages 4 and 5. The behaviour of the students is Outstanding.
Their eagerness for learning allows our teachers to deliver stimulating and innovative lessons that result in rapid progress. There is a clear focus on the development of teaching and learning through engagement in national research programmes with a strong structure of support at all levels. In addition, there is personalised programme of professional development and extensive opportunities for career progression.
The school is well resourced. New technologies are widely available and are helping to transform teaching and learning across a diverse range of subjects. In addition, ongoing investment has been made to the whole site - recently by upgrading science laboratories, STEM workrooms, a sixth form centre and new performing arts block.
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