Science Technician
The Bicester School, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2NSThis job expired on 23 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
5 September 2023
Closing date
23 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 May 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week, Term Time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,575 - £21,968pa
Actual salary
- £14,695 - £14,962pa
What skills and experience we're looking for
This role is suitable for both those with experience working as a lab technician, or someone who is eager to learn new skills.
Technical skills (eg soldering), prior experience with lab safety and good IT skills would be desirable, but not essential as training will be given.
What the school offers its staff
We have a strong Science department who work collaboratively and are fully supportive of both staff and students.
At The Bicester School we pride ourselves on having successfully created an ethos that is nurturing, but challenging, and fully inclusive to all staff and students. We are fortunate to be located in a rural part of North Oxfordshire with excellent transport links.
Further details about the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Support Team for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team-orientated school graded as ‘Good’ in all categories (Ofsted June 2018). The vacancy is for 30 hours per week and is on a Term Time Only basis, from September 2023.
We are looking for a Science Technician to join our small team of technicians supporting both science staff and students at key stages 3-5.
You will prepare, maintain and assist with safe use of specialist equipment, resources and materials. Providing professional technical support to enhance the delivery of the curriculum by the Science department.
Commitment to safeguarding
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
The Bicester School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance ‘KCSIE 2024’.
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About The Bicester School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1239 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Bicester School website
- Email address
- hr@thebicesterschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01869 243331
The Bicester School is an 11-18 school, graded as Good in all categories by Ofsted in June 2018. Our GCSE results are above the national average and our Progress 8 score is positive. On the 1 August 2015, we became an Academy, joining the Activate Learning group, a well-respected provider of specialist UTC and sixth form education in the Oxfordshire region.
Arranging a visit to The Bicester School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@thebicesterschool.org.uk.
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