Science Technician
Padgate Academy, Warrington, WA2 0LN4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
From 22nd April 2025 (to be agreed)
Closing date
30 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 1 INSET day (38.2 weeks per year) Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 5 – SPC 8 to 14 - £25,992 to £28,624 per annum full time. Actual Term time only pay - £21,898 to £24,115
What skills and experience we're looking for
Padgate Academy is a member of the Warrington-based multi-academy trust “The Challenge Academy Trust” and is on a journey to becoming a truly exceptional school for the community it serves. We look towards ourPRIDEvalues (positivity, resilience, integrity, determination and endeavour), which we aspire to demonstrate on a daily basis.
An opportunity has arisen for a Technician within the Science Department at Padgate Academy. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible candidate to provide high-level technical assistance to the science department teaching staff in support of the teaching, guidance and learning that is necessary to deliver the science curriculum at KS3 & KS4. The postholder will also be required to provide First Aid on a rota basis (full training will be provided).
For further information including a job description and to download an application form to apply please visit our websitehttps://padgateacademy.co.uk/vacancies
Completed support staff application forms should be e-mailed to jobs@padgateacademy.co.uk by the closing date of 30th March 2025
It is anticipated interviews will take place on Wednesday 2nd April 2025
What the school offers its staff
At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.
Our staff offer also includes:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme/Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
- Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
- Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.
Applications will be considered from candidates who wish to apply for this role on a job share basis.
Padgate Academy is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.
Commitment to safeguarding
Padgate Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
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About Padgate Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 630 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Padgate Academy website
- Email address
- jobs@padgateacademy.co.uk
Padgate Academy is a fully inclusive secondary academy in North Warrington.
The school benefits from being part of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT). At Padgate we are unswervingly committed to serving the local community through provision of a first-class education for all students. We are also committed to providing all students at the academy with a rich and ambitious curriculum offer enabling them to acquire the high-level knowledge that allows them to be successful during their time at the academy, as well as prepared to meet the demands of what comes next.
During the time students are at the academy, they are also able to supplement the rich academic curriculum with opportunities to develop their creativity, character, and leadership. We believe that these aspects of education are fundamental to developing the knowledge, skills, and aptitudes necessary to enable them to thrive. These aspects of school life are brought together in our CAS programme (creativity, activity, and society) which provides opportunities for student leadership, enrichment, and expression, and enables them to make a positive contribution to society beyond the classroom.
As a school we also believe in the importance of our students demonstrating good manners, showing respect, and demonstrating kindness in all they do. Students are also expected to always have a positive attitude to their learning. These things underpin our school culture and ethos and are celebrated as part of our comprehensive rewards system. We are proud of our caring pastoral support and want all students to feel happy, safe, and supported during their time here.
Visitors to the school often comment on the positive relationships at the school as well as the warm and supportive learning environment. All these aspects of school life are encapsulated in our school motto ‘Proud to be Padgate’.
Adam McMillan BA (Hons)
Principal
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