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Science Technician

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
19/03/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 27/03/2024 09:30
Salary:
£20,276 (£23,500 - £23,893 FTE)
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
261308
Employment Location:
NE46 3JB
Closing date:
27 Mar
Further Information
SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
Salary Band 3 (SCP 5-6)
Pro-rata Salary £20,276-20,616 per annum based upon working 37 hours per week (term time plus 5 days) permanent contract.

We are a high performing Multi Academy Trust looking to grow and develop talented individuals that wish to specialise in the operations side of our Academy. We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed people to work as part of our busy Science technician team. Your role would be to coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance, advice and expertise in meeting the practical needs of the science curriculum.


The key duties and responsibilities in this role are:

• Preparing resources and assembling apparatus for class practical and clearing away after use including the collecting, checking, and returning of equipment to stores

• Setting up practical demonstrations in laboratories

• Trialing experiments

• Giving technical advice to teachers

• Keeping up to date with health and safety requirements and current procedures and practices through continuing professional development

• Ensuring the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances, and responding to actual or potential hazards.

• Ensuring the safe storage of equipment, chemicals and materials including checking stock, keeping records, general cleaning, repair, maintenance and testing of equipment


The successful candidate for this role should be able to demonstrate the following:

• A genuine enthusiasm for Science.
• The ability to identify work priorities and efficiently manage own workload.
• Flexible and adaptable attitude.
• Strong practical and organisational skills.
• Initiative to work independently but also work as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn.


In return we can offer you:

• A supportive and talented staff team
• The opportunity to learn new skills
• A great working environment in a new school building
• A wellbeing package for all of our staff
• Gym membership


Ofsted has praised our school for our inclusive nature and the quality of advice, guidance and support we offer our pupils. We are committed to enabling all of our students to develop their knowledge and understanding, skills and mindset, so that they can take their next steps with confidence. Our aim is that every child will grow into a happy, fulfilled and successful adult. Therefore, as part of our commitment to safeguarding our children it is a requirement that all staff undertake an enhanced DBS check as part of the recruitment process. We reserve the right to change or amend this advert at any time.

Please see the job description for more details.

If you wish to apply for the role, please submit an application form and cover letter to recruitment@qehs.net

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 27 March 2024

If you require any further information please contact us by email: recruitment@qehs.net or via telephone 01434 610362
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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