Senior Science Technician
Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5QYThis job expired on 24 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
17th April 2023 (or earlier)
Closing date
24 March 2023 at 9am
Date listed
8 February 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Working pattern
- Part time: Term-time only, 1 day per week (negotiable)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,213 - £30,195
Pay scale
- NJC SPC 15-17
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
Relevant qualifications to at least level 3
Good literacy & numeracy skills
Extensive experience as a Science Technician in a school environment
Knowledge of health & safety in a school science context, including the ability to prepare and review risk assessments
Ability to maintain science equipment to a high standard
Excellent organisational skills
High standard of ICT skills
Budget and stock management
Excellent communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively with others
Desirable
Evidence of further professional development
Current First Aid qualification
Experience adapting practical activities for students with SEND/SEMH support needs
Knowledge of the GCSE and A Level Science curriculums
Experience using Google Workspace applications
What the school offers its staff
Would you like the opportunity to support the delivery of science in a small school setting? Due to expansion,we have a vacancy for an experienced science technician.
Further details about the role
This post will be based at our KS4 & 6 Oaks (sixth form) site in Ham. All KS4 students take GCSE Biology,with GCSE Chemistry and Physics available as options. We also offer all three sciences at A Level. We have a team of four science teachers working across both KS4 and 6 Oaks.
We are looking for a science technician to take on the organisation of practical equipment and resources. The role is part-time (The equivalent of 1 - 2 days per week), with the exact hours being flexible to work around your other commitments. The successful candidate will prepare practical equipment in advance as requested by teaching staff, as well as offer advice & guidance to teachers. Additional hours may be available to candidates who are willing to support science at our KS3 site in Surbiton and/or within our tuition service.
We understand that there may be some apprehension about teaching in an alternative provision and wewould encourage you to watch our video (www.maldenoaks.org) as this will give you an insight into our students, their views, and the difference you could make to them.
Commitment to safeguarding
Malden Oaks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All new staff will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and carry out safeguarding training. Please read our full safeguarding policy,
which can be downloaded from our website.
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About Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 160 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service website
- Email address
- mosadmin@maldenoaks.rbksch.org
- Phone number
- 02082894664
We are proud to provide high quality alternative provision for Kingston & Richmond students aged 11 to 16. There are different reasons why our students cannot access education in mainstream school and we provide them with the appropriate targeted programmes.
Arranging a visit to Malden Oaks School and Tuition Service
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mosadmin@maldenoaks.rbksch.org.
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