Senior Science Technician
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M25 1JHThis job expired on 3 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 (8am – 4pm M-T, Friday 8am – 3.30pm)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,711-£30,060
Pay scale
- Grade 5 SCP 12-17
What skills and experience we're looking for
Post Title: Senior Science Technician
Responsible to:Head of Department
Location: St Monica’s RC High School
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 12-17 £27,711-£30,060 pro rata £23,430.02-£25,416.13
Term of Contract: Permanent, Full time
Working pattern: Term Time Only
Hours per week: 37 (8am – 4pm M-T, Friday 8am – 3.30pm)
Start date:1st December 2024
Closing date:3rd November 2024
St Monica’s are currently seeking a Senior Science Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust
The role will include the following tasks but this list is not exhaustive – Please see the Job Description.
- To organise, supervise and check the day to day duties of the science technician(s) in the school.
- To train inexperienced technical staff in the duties of the role.
- In liaison with teaching staff, prepare resources and equipment for practical lessons. Set out, remove and clean equipment as necessary.
- To mount display work, posters and notices in classrooms and corridors.
- To make and revise risk assessments for practicals, preparation of chemicals and equipment in line with LA guidelines.
- Arrange a programme of maintenance and repair in term time and school holidays.
- Undertake regular safety checks on machinery and equipment adhering to Health & Safety Regulations and up-keep of maintenance records as necessary.
- Provide hands on practical support for pupils in class with equipment, tools and machinery.
- To assist staff as necessary in demonstrations, practical assessments and other practical lessons.
- Responsibility for the safe storage and disposal of surplus chemicals in compliance with current regulations.
- To keep the laboratories, preparation rooms and store room in a clean working condition.
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values
One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.
Shortlisting date: W/C 4th November 2024
Interview date: TBC
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
- Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
Commitment to safeguarding
St Monica's RC High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young
people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory
enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1086 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
St Monica’s RC High School is a comprehensive High School welcoming pupils aged 11-16 in
Prestwich north of Greater Manchester. We are part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic
Multi Academy Trust.
Our Headteacher is committed to continuing the rapid improvement which is now taking place within
the school.
As a Catholic school we pride ourselves as a community to follow our school mission statement:
At Saint Monica’s we are a Catholic family, diverse and different, supporting each other in all we do
through prayer and service.
We seek to live out the gospel values of justice, forgiveness and peace recognising the potential of
each person in our community.
Arranging a visit to St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.
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