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  • Closing date

    21 August 2022 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    15 June 2022

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Part time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Term Time plus 5 staff development days.

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£19,026 - £19,945 SAT 4

Actual salary

£14,438 - £15,136 pro rata

Science Technician job summary

There are 2 positions available. Permanent Term Time plus 5 staff development days. 32.5 hours a week, 8:30 am – 15:30 pm Monday to Friday. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Science Department. As a Science Technician you will be responsible for: • Organising and preparing specialist resources and practical equipment to support learning activities in the classroom; • Ensuring a safe, effective and efficient laboratory technician service is delivered; • Providing technical advice and assistance to subject teachers for learning activities that support the health and safety and progress of pupils; • Preparation and maintenance of specialist equipment and teaching areas; • Monitoring the use and safe storage of chemicals and equipment. The Science Department is committed to delivering practical and engaging lessons that meet the needs of all students. A passion for Science and working as part of a team, with previous experience for working a laboratory are key expectations. The successful candidate will: • Have demonstrable technical competence in the use of specified laboratory equipment; • Be able to use ICT effectively; • Have the ability to multi-task and prioritise; • Be friendly and efficient. This is an excellent opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a ranged of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression. Additional benefits include: • Excellent on site facilities; • 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; • Cycle to Work Scheme; • Eye test reimbursement; • Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts. • Free parking on site. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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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 Whitstable School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1109 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01227 931300

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