Science Technician
West Walsall E-ACT Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9UAThis job expired on 5 December 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
3 January 2023
Closing date
5 December 2022 at 9am
Date listed
8 November 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
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- 37 Hours Per Week 39 weeks per Year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,234 to £21,448 - FTE: £21,968 - £24,496
Pay scale
- SCP 6-12
What skills and experience we're looking for
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (minimum grade 4 or equivalent)
Relevant qualification in Science or related subject (ideally level 5 or above)
Working knowledge of health and safety including COSHH
Working knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and codes of practices
Good knowledge of up-to-date techniques, materials, and equipment relevant to the National Curriculum
Experience of working within a Science department
Experience of working within a school or similar environment
Experience of working with the relevant age range
Experience of managing stock control and record keeping
Experience of budget management
Ability to demonstrate and inspire a passion for Science
Ability to manage pupil behaviour and create a safe environment
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and pupils
Ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Ability to use ICT and other specialist equipment
Ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders using multiple forms of communication
What the school offers its staff
- An 11-18 Academy in Walsall resolutely focused on improving the life chances of all our students and inspiring them to reach their full potential.
- We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.
- Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our Academy is: Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.
- Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.
- Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.
- A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.
- E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 28 academies across the length and breadth of England.
Our academies can collaborate and share ideas. We all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.
In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.
What the trust offers in return:
- Competitive local Government Pension Scheme
- Ride to Work Scheme
- Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
- Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
- 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme
Further details about the role
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Science Technician to provide technical support to teaching staff and ensure a safe and clean working environment to facilitate high-quality teaching within the faculty.
- Assist teachers with preparation of resources and equipment for lesson delivery on a dailybasis
- Assist in lessons as required during practical sessions
- Develop apparatus and equipment for use in practical sessions and provide technical advice and assistance to teaching staff as required regarding resources for practical work and demonstrations
- Carry out practical demonstrations in the classroom as required
For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification.
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 West Walsall E-ACT Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1172 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- West Walsall E-ACT Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Recruit@E-ACT.org.uk
Arranging a visit to West Walsall E-ACT Academy
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