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Science Technician

Leigh Academy Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SX

This job expired on 18 July 2022 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 July 2022 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 May 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Term Time + 2 weeks inset
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual salary £16,773 - £19,352 per annum (£19,264 - £22,129 full time equivalent), commensurate on experience

Science Technician job summary

About the role: ​​​​​​​Strood Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate and motivated Science Technician to provide technical support and assistance to our busy department. Our technicians play a key role in the smooth day to day running of our faculties so it is essential that our successful candidate is confident in providing technical assistance and student support in a classroom environment within this subject area. This position is ideal for those seeking a career in the teaching profession as we can support you through the process.

What we are looking for in our successful Technician:

An academic qualification, at least to A Level but preferably to Degree level, within the Science remit
If not an academic qualification, then experience working within a Science-related role would certainly be sufficient
Practical experience within a school environment would be advantageous
Good organisation and communication skills
The ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently
What we can offer in return:

An excellent opportunity for those strongly considering a career in teaching as training routes may be made available in the future
The opportunity to work within a Faculty where our teaching staff are incredibly passionate about their subject area
The opportunity for training and development
Duties will include setting up equipment in a laboratory environment for practical lessons, the safe disposal of chemicals, responsibility for ionisation and radioactive materials, stock taking, retrieving and putting away equipment along with any other duties deemed necessary by the Faculty. Ideally, candidates should possess a good working knowledge of COSHH & CLEAPSS in order to maintain compliance with Health and Safety Regulations at the Academy.

The basis of this role is permanent, Term Time + 2 weeks inset, 37 hours per week with an actual salary of £16,773 - £19,352 per annum (£19,264 - £22,129 full time equivalent), commensurate with experience.

Do you know anyone that might be interested in a Science Technician role? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply email talent@latrust.org.uk with the candidates’ name and contact details and we will be in touch with them about potential opportunities across the Trust. *Please ensure to obtain the person's consent to share their personal details.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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About Leigh Academy Strood

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1305 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Strood website
• Email address: talent@latrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01634412200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/strood-academy

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