Science Technician at The Whitehaven Academy

Cumbriaeducationtrust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated individual to provide general support in the Science department at The Whitehaven Academy. With significant investment and excellent facilities, this role is pivotal in fostering an engaging educational environment. The successful candidate will have relevant experience or qualifications, excellent inter-personal skills, and a passion for motivating students to achieve their potential. Benefits include career development opportunities and a people-first approach to staff welfare.

Benefits

Employee benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment or relevant qualifications.
• Good inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Experience in motivating and encouraging students.

Responsibilities

• Support in the Science department with resource management.

Skills

General support in Science department

Inter-personal skills

Ability to motivate students

Education

GCSE standard

NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience

Job description

About this Role

This is a really exciting opportunity to join The Whitehaven Academy at a pivotal time for its future. There has been significant financial investment to redevelop the school with state‑of‑the‑art facilities combined with our Ofsted report, in which all areas were rated good.

Key Details

• Hours of work: 37 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday
• Term weeks: 38 + 2 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 45.797

Responsibilities

• Provide general support in the Science department, including preparation and maintenance of resources.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have relevant experience in a similar environment or appropriate qualifications.
• Hold appropriate academic qualifications to at least GCSE standard, professional qualifications to at least NVQ level 2, or be able to demonstrate competency through proven experience in a similar role.
• Have good inter‑personal skills and be able to operate as a member of a busy team.
• Have the ability to motivate and encourage students to develop to their full potential.

We Can Offer

• A people‑first approach, ensuring that you feel part of our community.
• Enhanced opportunities for collaborative working as part of a dynamic and highly successful Multi‑Academy Trust.
• Excellent career and CPD opportunities.
• A commitment to constantly review and improve our family‑friendly policies and look for new and innovative ways to aid and support our staff in achieving a healthy work/life balance.
• Employee benefits package.

If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, we urge you to hit the "Apply" button.

Safeguarding

Whitehaven Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

Contact Details

Emma Graham
01946595418
[e-mail]