Science Technician
Oathall Community College, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2AQ21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
2 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 13 hours per week, preferably across two days
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £7336
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an organised, reliable and flexible person to support the Science Department. The post holder will work as part of a team of technicians servicing laboratories, preparing materials and equipment for demonstrations and practical lessons as requested by teaching staff. We require someone who can work accurately and safely, following Health & Safety guidelines to the letter.
What the school offers its staff
Experience in this area isn’t necessary but an interest in science and a keenness to develop your skills and knowledge is essential. A full induction package, ongoing training and development will be provided.
Flexible working opportunities
13 hours per week, preferably across two days but other options may be considered for the right candidate.
There are 5 teacher INSET days that you would not be expected to attend. The post is term time only.
Further details about the role
Applications should be completed via the website using a support staff application form along with our recruitment monitoring form and a short letter of application (no more than one side of A4). Please email the documents tojobs@oathall.orgor post to Mrs Sara Atkin.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 25 April.
Interviews to be held on 30 April.
Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding: Oathall Community College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@oathall.org
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Oathall Community College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1246 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oathall Community College website
- Email address
- jobs@oathall.org
- Phone number
- 01444 414001
As Headteacher in the college I am committed to providing an excellent education for every child in our learning community.
Oathall College is very much a school at the heart of its community. The staff care passionately about the well-being of the children and are driven to ensure their educational experience is the best it can be. Our students are vibrant, enthusiastic learners and actively engage with the extensive range of opportunities available to them.
Our federation of secondary schools work closely together to enhance development opportunities for staff and the educational experiences of the young people in the area. The professional development of all staff is a high priority at Oathall. We are constantly looking to improve and are focussed on becoming an outstanding school.
Successful applicants will join a team committed to securing the highest quality learning experiences so that all of our students receive an outstanding education. The team works tirelessly to nurture a creative learning environment with an emphasis on developing independent learners. Inspiring students to develop a love of learning, to aim high and to maximise their full potential will be at the heart of what you do.
Applicants will be dedicated, creative and talented with the ability to inspire others. They will model outstanding practice in the classroom and in all interactions with colleagues, parents and students. They will need the ability to work following their own initiative and also the skills to work closely in our Faculty teams.
You will find further information on our website, but please don’t hesitate to contact me if you wish to know anything further.
I look forward to welcoming you to Oathall.
Mr E Rodriguez
Headteacher
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