Science Technician
The Burgate School and Sixth Form, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EZThis job expired on 20 September 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
October 2024
Closing date
20 September 2024 at 9am
Date listed
11 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Up to 37 hours per week available, Monday to Friday. 45.20 weeks per year.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £22,183- £23,893
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a happy, positive person who would love to work with a like-minded team?
Are you hard working?
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Science Technician to provide technical support to teachers in our well-equipped Science Department.
As a key factor in the success of our Science department, you will help to ensure the smooth running of the department by:
- Setting up classroom equipment and materials.
- Ensuring maintenance and care of stock and equipment.
- General administration with the technician’s role.
- Be a named First Aider and help to ensure that all members of the science department follow Health and safety procedures.
- Supporting the overall work of the science department.
- Carrying out administrative tasks to support teachers.
We are looking for:
We are seeking to appoint a committed team player who is highly motivated and has effective practical, administrative, organisational and communication skills, along with a sense of humour. The role will suit someone who is able to multi-task, has the willingness to learn and develop and is flexible and adaptable in their approach.
Relevant experience of working as a Science Technician or in a science laboratory or similar setting would be desirable but full training will be provided.
If you are a team player with a flexible approach and a positive, can-do attitude, we would be delighted to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Working at The Burgate School and Sixth Form is stimulating, challenging and fun. Life here is always varied, never dull and infinitely interesting because of our enthusiastic students, who really enjoy being at school.
With our term time contracts, we offer an excellent work life balance, a commitment to training and development and a friendly and supportive working environment. To find out more about us, visit our websitehttps://www.theburgate.com/to get a flavour of our school.
You will also benefit from:
- A supportive school community with friendly colleagues.
- A commitment to professional development to support your individual career.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A school with fantastic grounds on the edge of the New Forest.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to the successful candidate. We believe our school is an exceptional place to work, where students and staff share collective values in a happy and successful environment. Every member of our staff team matters, and creativity and innovation are embraced and developed. Our students are a pleasure to work with and we encourage you to come and see this for yourself.
You are advised to submit your applications as soon as possible as, on occasion, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date, if we have received sufficient applications that meet the criteria, or a suitable candidate is found. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Burgate School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Any offer of a post will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as all other relevant safeguarding/pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance.
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About The Burgate School and Sixth Form
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1072 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- shewett@burgate.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01425 652039
The Burgate School and Sixth Form converted to a Single Academy Trust in May 2011. We are a popular, Hampshire school, situated in expansive grounds on the outskirts of Fordingbridge in Hampshire, providing high quality comprehensive education for children aged between 11 and 18. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community for our high standards.
We offer a broad curriculum covering a wide range of subjects at GCSE and A Level which are delivered by a highly qualified and caring team of professional teachers and support staff who are committed to offering the highest quality of education to the students alongside a creative approach to learning that inspires curiosity, builds collaboration, helps develop resilience and encourages flexibility of thought.
Our school vision is that we want every child to enjoy their learning and feel valued for who they are. We believe that Every Burgate Child Matters and we recognise all of our students as individuals, encouraging each to reach their full potential. We have high aspirations for every student and are committed to raising standards of achievement and nurturing a culture of high expectations to drive success for each student in a safe, supportive and friendly environment. We want to support our students in becoming independent learners, as well as confident and responsible young people thereby achieving our motto of Learning for Life.
Arranging a visit to The Burgate School and Sixth Form
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email shewett@burgate.hants.sch.uk.
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