Science Technician
The King's School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JFThis job expired on 5 November 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
5 November 2021 at 10am
Date listed
18 October 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- View all Sciencejobs
Working pattern
- View all Part timejobs
- 30 hours per week, term time plus five
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,092 - £21,748 per annum
Actual salary
- £13,934.18 - £14,879.75 per annum
Science Technician job summary
Ref: P586
Required for January 2022
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising of eight schools, six primaries and two 11 – 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Pupils are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Science Technician at The King’s School. This candidate will enhance learning by providing support for practical lessons under the instruction of teaching staff. They will support learning by setting up and cleaning down after practical lessons, and support the use of specialist equipment and materials, including chemicals.
This is a 30 hours per week, term time plus five, permanent contract, equating to 195 working days per annum.
The school can offer:
hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what pupils can achieve
a supportive Trust as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression
significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in this school and across the trust
the opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils
will make a difference in changing children’s life chances
has the skills and abilities to support children of all abilities and personal needs
can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative
has the ability to form effective relationships with pupils and parents/carers
For more information on the role, or to discuss a visit (depending on current covid restrictions), please contact the school at 01977 601701 or via email at admin@kings.patrust.org.uk.
To obtain an application form please visit our website at www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies.
Completed application forms should be returned by email to recruitment@patrust.org.uk no later than 10:00am on Friday 5th November 2021.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Successful applicants will also be asked to provide criminal conviction information.
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 The King's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1037 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The King's School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@patrust.org.uk
The King’s School is an 11-16 school with a long history being founded in 1139 making it one of the four oldest schools in Yorkshire. The school converted to academy status in 2013 and has planned admission number of 210 pupils in each year group.
The School ethos is summarised by the words ‘Culture + Consistency = Excellence’. The School has a culture of high aspirations for all, where simple highly effective strategies are implemented consistently. The School aims to combine high expectations and high standards in all aspects of school life with a strong sense of kindness, inclusivity and enjoyment. The School vision is to provide the best possible quality of education within an outstanding environment.
Arranging a visit to The King's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@patrust.org.uk.
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