Job Description
Strood Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate and motivated Science Technician to provide technical support and assistance to our busy department. Our technicians play a key role in the smooth day to day running of our departments so it is essential that our successful candidate is confident in providing technical assistance and student support in a classroom environment within this subject area.
We are open to receiving applications from those who are at the beginning of their career, perhaps a university graduate who has just completed a Science degree and looking for school experience. Strood Academy are proud of their large and highly successful Science department and are keen to offer the successful candidate the training and development needed to thrive in this role.
What we are looking for in our successful Technician:
- An academic qualification, at least to A Level but preferably to degree level, within the science remit
- If not an academic qualification, then experience working within a science-related role would certainly be sufficient
- Practical experience within a school environment would be advantageous, but not essential
- Good organisation and communication skills
- The ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently
What we can offer in return:
- An excellent opportunity for those strongly considering a career in teaching as training routes may be made available in the future
- The opportunity to work within a faculty where our teaching staff are incredibly passionate about their subject area
- The opportunity for training and development
Duties will include setting up equipment in a laboratory environment for practical lessons, the safe disposal of chemicals, responsibility for ionisation and radioactive materials, stock taking, retrieving and putting away equipment along with any other duties deemed necessary by the faculty. Ideally, candidates should possess a good working knowledge of COSHH & CLEAPSS in order to maintain compliance with Health and Safety Regulations at the academy.
The basis of this role is permanent, Term Time + 1 week inset, 37 hours per week with an actual salary £19,882 - £25,613 per annum (£23,114 - £29,777 full time equivalent), commensurate with experience. However, we can be receptive to those seeking more flexibility and part-time hours can be discussed as a part of our interview process.
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