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Science Technician

The Turing School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ

This job expired on 15 July 2022 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  15 July 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 June 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern:
  • Part time
  • Term Time plus 5 staff development days 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,026 - £19,945 fte SAT4
• Actual salary: £11,057 - £11,592 pro rata

Science Technician job summary

We have an opportunity to appoint a Technician within our Science Department.

As a Science Technician you will work with Teachers as part of a team to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

Key duties are:

• Set up resources, materials and equipment for lessons;

• Support structured and practical activities for groups or on a one-to-one basis;

• Order and maintain sufficient supplies of materials and equipment;

• Clean and undertake maintenance of equipment;

• Undertake record keeping, as directed.;

• Ensure the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances and respond to actual or potential hazards.

The successful candidate will have:

Previous experience of similar work;
Thorough understanding of Health and Safety procedures especially as they relate to work in the specific environment (e.g. Laboratory);
Knowledge of appropriate use of relevant equipment (including handling hazardous substances safely) and ability to communicate this knowledge to staff and students.
A level 2 Diploma (or equivalent) and proficient technical, practical and computer skills would be an advantage.

Part of Swale Academies Trust, The Turing School is at its heart, a community school. We pride ourselves on knowing all of our students and families, and we work together to support and develop our young people into becoming successful, confident and happy young adults.

For more information about our school please visit our website: theturingschool.org.uk

Join us to benefit from:

Excellent on-site facilities;
Bank of resources across the Trust;
Excellent CPD programme;
Being part of a highly successful Trust;
Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;
Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
Ride to Work Scheme;
Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive.

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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Recruitment Pack - Technician.pdf - 1.27 MB (opens in new tab)

SAT_Self_Disclosure_2020v1.pdf - 130 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Turing School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 636 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Turing School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at
• Phone number: 01323 465700
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-turing-school (opens in new tab)

We have high expectations of our students regarding their academic progress, behaviour and presentation. All students deserve a positive and successful secondary school experience, and we want our young people to feel valued, supported and inspired. We are passionate about ensuring that our students become happy, confident and successful young people, whilst instilling in them a love of learning and a desire to succeed.

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