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Science Technician

The Whitstable School, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX

This job expired on 2 October 2022 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  2 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 September 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
  • 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Term time plus 5 staff development days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £15,581 - £16,263 (£20,532 - £21,431) SAT 4

Science Technician job summary

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 – generous employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts.
• Free parking on site.

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: 1080 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Whitstable School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: chris.donovanbayley@swale.at
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-whitstable-school (opens in new tab)

The Whitstable School is part of the Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a Good school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to outstanding and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.

Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check and references will be taken up. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.

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