Science Technician
Wildern School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ12 days remaining to apply
Closing date
6 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,405.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Annual Salary in the range of £19,799.52
Science Technician job summary
Ignite your passion for Science
Become a key part of our team at Wildern School
Science Technician
Are you a science enthusiast with a knack for organisation and a desire to support the next generation of scientists? Wildern School, a large and thriving secondary school in Hedge End, Southampton, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our dynamic team due to the retirement of the current postholder. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in fostering a love of science in our students.
Wildern School is a large secondary school in Hedge End, Southampton and we are looking to appoint a Science Technician. 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm, term time only (39 weeks). Grade C – Step 1 FTE £24,405, Actual Annual Salary in the range of £19,799.52.
About the role:
As a Science Technician at Wildern, you'll be an integral part of our science department, working directly with the Senior Technician to ensure engaging and effective practical learning experiences for our students. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and setting up apparatus for science experiments and demonstrations.
- Organising practical learning opportunities, ensuring a smooth and efficient learning environment.
- Supporting teaching and learning within the department.
- Maintaining and managing science equipment and resources.
What we're looking for:
We're seeking a candidate with a genuine passion for science and a commitment to student success. Essential skills and qualifications include:
- GCSE in Science (A-Level in Science preferred).
- Good subject knowledge and ICT skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to handle a wide range of tasks and assist in other areas of the school as needed.
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy.
- Patience, tact, and diplomacy.
- A background in Science or previous laboratory experience is highly desirable.
Why Choose Wildern?
At Wildern, you'll be more than just an employee – you'll be a valued member of our community. As part of the RAISE Education Trust, we foster a supportive and collaborative environment where every member of our team is valued. We're proud of our students' achievements and the broad range of experiences we offer to enrich their learning. Our recent Ofsted report highlights our commitment to providing a well-rounded education, emphasising both academic excellence and character development.
- "Pupils are prepared well for life beyond school”.
- "They achieve well across a range of academic and vocational subjects”.
- "The school sets high expectations for pupils’ academic learning. This is mirrored by an emphasis on developing character and resilience”.
- “The school provides a broad range of experiences to enhance pupils’ learning”.
- "Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit strongly from the opportunities the school provides”.
Here's what we offer:
- Make a Difference: Help shape the futures of children in our community and inspire their love of science.
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside a welcoming, supportive, friendly, and sociable team of colleagues.
- Secure Future: Benefit from enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes.
- Exceptional CPD: Invest in your future with our high-quality professional development program.
- Healthy Lifestyle: Take advantage of our tax-efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme.
- On-Site Leisure: Enjoy discounted staff membership rates at our modern Leisure Centre at Wildern School.
- Convenient Commute: Benefit from free on-site parking and good transport links.
Ready to Inspire?
If you're a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for science, we encourage you to apply! Join our team at Wildern School and help us ignite a love of learning in our students.
If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 6th March 2025.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
Wildern Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Wildern School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1869 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Wildern School website (opens in new tab)
Wildern School is a popular, oversubscribed secondary school situated in the Southampton suburbs. We are a school with significant strength in the CPD of staff, developing our teachers for the next stage of their careers. All students and staff alike can take advantage of excellent facilities which include a lecture theatre, digital media suites, a recording studio, both PC and Mac Suites, community sports centre and access to a professional theatre.
We are part of the Wildern Academy Trust which comprises of Wildern School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School.
This is an exciting time for the trust and all colleagues joining us.
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