Science Technician - Shaftesbury School

Christchurchandeastdorset; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust is seeking to appoint a passionate Science Technician in Shaftesbury. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a dynamic team. Full training will be provided. The role offers a competitive salary of £19,032 - £19,334 per annum and is part of a vibrant school with fantastic facilities, including support for staff well-being.

Benefits

Staff gym

Fully resourced Library

Staff well-being charter

Staff counselling

Qualifications

• Must have a real passion for Science and support the love of Science.
• Able to build relationships quickly with humility and empathy.
• Positive, optimistic, caring, kind, and approachable.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a dedicated, friendly team.
• Contribute significantly to the school team and beyond.
• Utilize resources and creativity to succeed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Passion for Science

Ability to build relationships

Creativity and innovation

Job description

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and an appointment may be made before the closing date, therefore an early application is encouraged.

Salary: Grade 5, Point 5-6: £19,032 - £19,334 per annum (subject to experience)

Contract: Permanent, 32.5 hours a week, 38.4 weeks a year (term time plus 4 inset days)

We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician with energy, enthusiasm and a love of Science who has good organisational skills and can work as part of a team. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with a dedicated, friendly and large, dynamic team. Full training will be provided.

The Successful Candidate Will

• have a real passion for Science and supporting the love of Science
• be able to build relationships quickly, with humility and empathy
• show respect to others - students and colleagues - in order to get the best out of them
• be positive, optimistic, caring, kind and approachable
• be willing to be immersed in the life of a busy and successful school
• be able to work on their own initiative or as part of a team
• use resources, intellect, creativity and innovation to be successful

We are looking for someone with high expectations, who is able to motivate and organise.

We are looking for someone who will go the extra mile and can make substantial and sustained contribution to the school team and beyond.

In return, you will join a school and a trust that is full of activity, opportunity and optimism.

You will join a school that has a centralised behaviour management system, supporting staff workload.

The school has an Alternative Provision on site for students who struggle with the mainstream lesson setting and these are fully staffed.

Shaftesbury is a school which has a thriving 6th Form and fantastic facilities, including a staff gym, an industrial hospitality facility for our Catering courses, five ICT suites, a 6th Form and Staff Café, a fully resourced Library, staff refreshments every day, a multi-faceted Steps to Support programme for our young people, a staff well-being charter and staff counselling.

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