Science Technician

The King John School, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1RQ

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Immediate start

• Closing date

  5 May 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time: 37 hours per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8.00am - 4.00pm Thursday, Friday 8.00am - 3.45pm Term time plus 1 week holiday working
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Actual annual salary £20,146 - £20,483
• Pay scale: Scale 3 point 5-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification

General heading

Detail

Examples

Qualifications & Experience

Specific qualifications & experience

Successful experience working in specialist area in learning environment

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in specialist area

Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures

Basic knowledge of First Aid and general understanding of the school

Literacy

Ability to read and write technical reports

Numeracy

Good numeracy skills

Technology

Working knowledge of equipment and ICT packages relevant to specialist area

Communication

Written

Ability to write reports, letters etc

Verbal

Ability to use clear language to communicate complex information unambiguously

Ability to listen effectively

Languages

Seek support to overcome communication barriers with children and adults

Knowledge of specialist terminology etc.

Negotiating

Ability to negotiate effectively with adults and children

Working with children

Behaviour Management

Ability to demonstrate effective implementation of the school’s behaviour management policy

SEN

Good understanding and support the differences in children and adults in relation to the role

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A dedicated, enthusiastic, friendly and experienced hardworking team of staff
• The opportunity to develop within a highly effective multi academy trust
• Free Benenden Medical Healthcare cover
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A school that is committed to continued professional development

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to the following satisfactory pre-employment checks:

• Health
• Identity
• Relevant work qualifications
• Right to work in the UK
• Barred List Check (previously List 99)
• Disclosure & Barring Service Check (for all staff and volunteers)
• References

Applying for the job

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@zmat.co.uk

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Science Technician CD 05.05.24.pdf - 734 KB (opens in new tab)

About The King John School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 2052 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The King John School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: angier@thekjs.com
• Phone number: 01702 426744
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-king-john-school-benfleet (opens in new tab)

The King John School is a popular, oversubscribed school where students’ very high attendance and levels of achievement reflect their commitment and enjoyment of school life. The school is a large, mixed comprehensive with a well-established sixth form, and serves the ever-growing communities of Thundersley and Benfleet, as well as welcoming students from further afield.
To enable their students to be happy and successful learners, they strive to create a caring, supportive and aspirational learning community, with high expectations and opportunities for all. They believe in offering a broad and balanced curriculum to enable students to flourish as individuals, and to achieve future success in whatever they choose to become later in life. This includes a strong emphasis on sport and the Arts.

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