Science Technician - Term Time

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-5435-101S
• Posted:29/09/2022
• Pay:Kent Range 5 (£19,723 – £20,893) pro rata
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:09/10/2022 at 23:00
• Interviews:Week of 10th of October, 2022

Advert

We are looking to appoint a Trainee Science Technician as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for a conscientious, reliable and enthusiastic person to join our vibrant, passionate and thriving Science Team as a Science Technician. The successful candidate's role will be to work with our Science Department to provide technical support for practical lessons, ensuring that resources and equipment and areas in Science are suitably maintained and fit for purpose. They will support the learning and teaching activities working closely with staff and pupils. This is a term time only position [30 hours per week, 9 am – 3 pm, term time plus 5 non-pupil days (39 weeks per year)]. Flexibility around the office hours is possible for the right candidate.

Previous experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage, although not essential for an outstanding candidate.

The Role:

• Preparing materials for lessons
• Set up and distribute materials during lessons
• Safety checks in the laboratories at the end of each day
• General administration and support for the teachers.

Our Offer: We create an environment where our staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables our young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy. We have a reputation for being a very caring environment and we have a great record for investing in staff training and development.

• Application Process

Please contact the school at HR@sgschool.org.uk to obtain an application form or download it from our website here.

Closing date for applications: 9th October, 2022

Interviews to be held on: Week of 10th October 2022

Start date: ASAP

If you wish to visit the school before applying or require any support with your application, please contact HR@sgschool.org.uk

Safer Recruitment

St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer. 

Information about the school

St Gregory’s Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). KCSP is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent and it currently comprises 28 academies of which 23 are primary schools and five are secondary schools.

A seven-form entry secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells, St Gregory’s is a popular destination for pupils from its Catholic partner primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. As an inclusive academy, its dedicated staff, helpers and governance committee members work hard to ensure that every student is supported and challenged to be their very best. Each individual is encouraged to grow spiritually and intellectually, so that unique and positive contributions can be made to society and the world.

In its most recent denominational inspection in June 2024, St Gregory’s was judged as ‘Outstanding’ for Catholic Life and Mission and ‘Good’ for both Religious Education and Collective Worship and, in its latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, the school was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas. At the heart of the report is recognition of the school's mission to ensure that ‘every child is known and loved’ inspectors highlighted a “warm and welcoming environment”, where students feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Susan Smith - HR Hub
• Address:Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XL
• Telephone: 01622 754551 x1148
• Email: hr@sgschool.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Form
• Consent to Obtain References
• Application Pack