Science Technician
North Durham Academy, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0TW8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
December 2024
Closing date
15 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,060.00 - £24,977.00 Annually (Actual) Actual Salary based on working term time plus one week
Science Technician job summary
North Durham Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Science Technician to support our Science Department. This role is crucial in assisting teachers and students with practical learning activities, managing equipment and materials, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment for all.
In this position, you will provide expert guidance on lab practices, manage inventory and equipment, handle chemicals safely, and ensure health and safety regulations are followed. Responsibilities include supporting student record-keeping, offering whole-class supervision when necessary, and potentially serving as a trained first aider within the school.
Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 qualification in a relevant science discipline (such as a BTEC National Diploma or GNVQ) and bring excellent organizational skills and teamwork experience. Prior experience in an educational environment, familiarity with COSHH regulations, and a proactive approach to school policies are highly desirable.
If you have all of the required skills and experience we would love to hear from you!
For more information or to discuss the role, please contact Dan Dalton, Head of Department Science. Applications are due by Friday, 15 November, with interview dates to be confirmed.
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 North Durham Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1000 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- North Durham Academy website (opens in new tab)
New College Durham Academies Trust comprises of two large Academies, Consett Academy and North Durham Academy, located some six miles apart in North West Durham. New College Durham, is our lead sponsor and both Academies are located in multi million pound new builds, offering unrivalled state of the art facilities for our students and communities in Consett and Stanley.
The agenda is challenging, but for the right individual this role presents an unrivalled opportunity to make a real difference and a lasting contribution to our journey in becoming outstanding providers of education.
We are committed to lifelong learning and can provide a bespoke CPD package to support your professional development, whether you are starting out in your career, have the potential to expand into KS5 or simply looking for a greater teaching experience.
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