Science Technician
The Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5JY14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2024
Closing date
11 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: The post is required from November 2024 for 37 hours per week for 44.6 paid weeks per year. The salary will be pro rata to £23,106 for a full-time appointment.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,763.49 (pro rata to £23,106 for a full time appointment)
Pay scale
- HGS4
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day provision of practical equipment and resources for Science lessons, ensuring that proper health and safety procedures are being observed. In addition, the Science Technician will be responsible for the effective operation and maintenance of Science laboratories used for lessons.
We are seeking to appoint a person who has the following skills/knowledge:-
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience of working in a school laboratory or similar establishment
- A qualification in Science (preferably A Level or above) is desirable
- Willingness to undertake on-going training
- First aid qualification or willingness to train for this
- Competent using the internet, word processing and databases
Skills and Attributes
- Good verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the need to communicate effectively
- Good practical common-sense and organisational ability
- Ability to build and form good relationships with colleagues and to interact appropriately with pupils
- Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding department priorities
- Ability to effectively operate a range of equipment and resources
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to absorb and understand a wide range of information
Personal Qualities
- A professional approach with regard to discretion, sensitivity and the need for confidentiality
- Initiative and ability to prioritise work
- Able to follow direction from Line Manager
- Able to work flexibly to meet deadlines and adapt to changing and challenging circumstances
- Efficient and meticulous in detail and organisation
- Evidence of excellent attendance and punctuality record
- Understands the need to follow school and DfE regulations
- Can interact professionally with the school’s wider community
- Desire to enhance and develop skills and knowledge through CPD
- Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for Health & Safety.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a supportive environment, welcoming
colleagues, in-house and off-site training.
Benenden Healthcare is provided for staff members wishing to take up the opportunity.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to kbristow@harveygs.kent.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Harvey Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1027 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Harvey Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- kbristow@harveygs.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01303 252131
The Harvey Grammar School is a selective 11–18 boys’ grammar school with a distinguished history dating back to 1674. The school has a potent mix of bright, well-motivated pupils and highly qualified, experienced staff.
With a proven track record of helping pupils develop into well-rounded individuals with excellent academic records, the Harvey is committed to developing both academic potential and personal growth. Outside of the regular school day, the School offers a range of extra-curricular activities.
Our ethos is one of encouraging our young men to work hard, play hard and to be supportive of fellow pupils. Every pupil is given the support to identify and develop his particular talents, whether they be in the academic, sporting, creative or other fields.
The Harvey is committed to its founding principles, being to serve the brightest boys in Shepway regardless of their social background. Our ultimate aim is that all our boys enjoy their time at the Harvey, are instilled with strong community values and develop into self-assured, articulate and helpful young men, being ready and equipped to go on to the next stage of their careers.
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