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Senior Science Technician
| Posting date: | 25 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £23,615 to £25,982 actual salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2024 |
| Location: | Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1NA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1454632 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident Senior Science Technician to join an established technician team within a highly successful and supportive Science department.This is a key role where you will be expected to assist students’ learning by managing practical lessons that enhance students’ experience of science; providing guidance to teaching colleagues; supporting other Science Technicians and supporting the health and safety of the department.The successful candidate will lead and manage a small team of dedicated Technicians to support teachers in the Science department with the preparation of teaching materials and setting up demonstration experiments. Prior experience in laboratory work is desirable and an interest or background in Science and an eagerness to learn are key. Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills are required in order to carry out the key responsibilities of this role which include:Line management and support of a team of specialist techniciansThe operation and maintenance of our well-stocked and equipped preparation roomsTimely and effective preparation and delivery of substances, equipment and resources for Science lessonsControlling stock and overseeing ordering for the departmentProviding support as needed during lessonsThe successful candidate will have:Excellent communication/interpersonal skillsA high standard of literacy and numeracyThe ability to lead and motivate a small teamThe ability to work under pressureThe ability to work on own initiativeWe are a welcoming, caring and supportive working environment and high priority is given to the wellbeing of our staff and students. In addition, we offer:A generous pension scheme for support staffAccess to a Cycle to Work schemeAn active Staff Wellbeing Committee with numerous enrichment activities on offerOn-site free parkingA wellbeing day per academic year (prorated for part timers)Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a virtual GP serviceAll requests for flexible working will be consideredThe vacancy is ideally full time (8am to 4pm Monday to Friday), term time only but there may be some flexibility in working hours for the right candidate.We pride ourselves on our ethos and culture which promotes positive relationships and behaviour.In our most recent Ofsted report (Nov 2022), inspectors observed that ‘“Lessons are calm and purposeful and led by knowledgeable, passionate teachers. Pupils show dedication to learning and pay close attention to their teacher’s instruction”’.Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder. We would welcome the opportunity for an informal discussion or visit. Please contact Lisa Shackleton, HR Officer for further information or to arrange a visit.Should you wish to apply for this post, please visit the school website or contact the school for an application form.An online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.Interviews will take place as soon as possible. Please note that the school reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications, and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.