Science Technician
Saint Paul's Catholic High School, Manchester, M23 2YS2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 August 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full-time (35 hours per week); typical hours 8am - 3.30pm; Monday to Friday; term-time only - 38 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 3; scp 4-6; Actual salary: £19,372 - £20,025
What skills and experience we're looking for
Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Technician to provide support to staff and students in the Science department at Saint Paul’s Catholic High School[i].
The
main duties of the role are:
To work collaboratively with all staff and parents in order to support student well-being.
Under the direction of senior staff, to be responsible for providing technical support to staff and students in the Science department, including preparation and routine maintenance of resources and equipment.
The successful candidate will:
- Be able to work well with students
- Have an understanding of the equipment used in a Science department
- Have strong moral and ethical principles
- Be flexible, motivated and able to follow instructions and remain calm in difficult circumstances
- Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
- Be flexible, open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour
- Act with the utmost integrity at all times
[i] Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
- An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
- Close links and group support from the other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development
- An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
- Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
- A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications, and opportunities to access other relevant paid training
- A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
o A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
o A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
o Flu vaccination clinics
o Eyecare vouchers
Further details about the role
Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and meet with a member of the school’s senior leadership team. Please contact Miss Ridgway (Headteacher’s PA) at headspa@st-paulshigh.net to make arrangements.
KCSiE 2022 Online Searches
As part of Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust's recruitment process, online searches will form part of the pre-employment due diligence checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022. Therefore, if an individual is offered a role within the Trust, an appropriate online search will be undertaken on their name(s). Any information given will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post an individual has applied for. Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust has engaged a partner, Socialmedicacheck.com, to carry out these searches.
If you would like to apply for the position, application packs are available from the Trust’s website: https://www.corpuschristitrust.co.uk/vacancies/. You should complete the CES Support Staff Application Form and return it by e-mail to recruitment@corpuschristitrust.co.uk. You will need to read the Application Form Notes, Privacy Notice, Job Description, Person Specification and Disclosure Form.
Commitment to safeguarding
Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@corpuschristitrust.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Saint Paul's Catholic High School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 927 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@corpuschristitrust.co.uk
“Saint Paul’s is a welcoming and supportive community. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. Pupils achieve well,” report the Ofsted inspectors who recently visited Saint Paul’s Catholic High School in Wythenshawe. The school has just received a good report following the visit of Ofsted inspectors to the school.
Arranging a visit to Saint Paul's Catholic High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@corpuschristitrust.co.uk.
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