Science Technician
Whitby School, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1LA7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,114 - £23,893 per annum
Hourly rate
- £12.00 - £12.38 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
The right materials and equipment are essential
for any fun filled science experiment!
You will be working closely with our Senior Science Technician and Science Teachers to make sure that equipment and materials are set up ready for engaging practical lessons that bring the curriculum to life.
As well as being responsible for materials, you will get to be a part of the action too, supporting staff and pupils in the lessons. Providing advice and ensuring all faculty Health and Safety protocols are adhered to.
The main duties in this post will include:
- Working under the direction of the science department lead to support practical lessons and help keep each department’s resources stocked, tidy and well-maintained.
- The successful applicant will have an enthusiastic, positive attitude, able to work using their own initiative and be willing to turn their hand to many different types of tasks.
- Assisting with all aspects of maintaining and facilitating resources for the science departments’ lessons, plus some administrative tasks associated with this.
- Previous experience of working within a secondary school is preferred but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
- A supportive, collaborative team who openly share ideas and best practice
- A school community that prides itself on engagement, generosity, dignity and inspiration
- Access to Mental health and Wellbeing support services
- Opportunities for CPD and career progression
Further details about the role
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if your need to apply in a different format.
Previously unsuccessful applicants from the last 6 months need not apply.
When applying please take into account the following:
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer. Please note your referee should ideally be a previous line manager or someone in a position of authority.
This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Whitby School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 832 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Whitby School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01609 536 964
Community College for 11 - 16 year olds with a separate site for Whitby Sixth form students
Arranging a visit to Whitby School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk.
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