Science Technician
Stone Lodge School, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6FYThis job expired on 15 May 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 May 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks pa (term-time plus 5 additional days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,652 to £22,265
Actual salary
- £14,782 to £16,747
Science Technician job summary
We are looking to appoint an experienced Science Technician to join our forward thinking, and successful staff team at Stone Lodge School ASAP. Our community secondary school first opened in September 2019 and is proving to be a highly popular, successful and over-subscribed school. We recently moved into a brand new, purpose-built school site which will includes state of the art facilities.
Overall Job Purpose
Taking instruction from Head of Science, the post holder will be required to undertake science preparation work mainly in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
The post holder will provide support to students with their experimental work when needed. We are looking for an enthusiastic technician who is skilled and organised and who would enjoy working alongside teaching staff to bring science to life through practical work.
We will be seeking:
• A creative and engaging person who can develop a good rapport with students to encourage learning.
• A dedicated and knowledgeable individual with a passion for Science and previous experience of working in a practical environment.
• A person willing to commit to the ethos and vision of the school including participating in the wider school community
What we can offer you:
As well as offering you a competitive salary, access to a generous pension scheme, and free on-site parking, there are many additional benefits to working at one of our Endeavour MAT schools including:
• A friendly and supportive staff team.
• Access to a range of career enhancing qualifications including subject and industry specific qualifications e.g. AAT; Apprenticeships; BIFM and Masters degrees.
• A range of staff social events and staff enrichment opportunities e.g. Art classes, Book Club and Sporting activities.
• Access to coaching and line management support and an assortment of Trust-wide collaborative working opportunities.
• Opportunities for promotion (where practical).
Application Process:
The closing date for applications is midnight on 15th May 2022 with interviews to be held shortly afterwards. Early applications are encouraged as eligible candidates will be invited to the interview stage on a rolling basis and we may appoint before the stated closing date.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Stone Lodge our approach to safeguarding is child-centred and we consider at all times the best interest of the child.
We have a designated safeguarding lead, who provides support to staff members to carry out their safeguarding duties and liaises with other agencies such as children’s social care.
Mr Barnett is also a safeguarding lead and regular meetings are held to discuss any ongoing safeguarding or welfare concerns.
All staff members receive safeguarding and child protection training which is regularly updated.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Stone Lodge School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 933 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stone Lodge School website
- Email address
- lverbeke-cain@stonelodgeschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01322250340
Our school is one of three secondary schools which together form Endeavour MAT. Whilst the school first opened in September 2019 with just four forms in Year 7, it has expanded to an eight-form entry school, growing exponentially with each academic year. This growth presents a range of exciting career opportunities to join our existing staff team.
Arranging a visit to Stone Lodge School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lverbeke-cain@stonelodgeschool.co.uk.
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