Science Technician - Part-time

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-5435-107S
• Posted:06/02/2023
• Pay:KR5
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:28/02/2023 at 10:00
• Interviews:tbc

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Science Technician - 30 hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm - Term time only), 38 weeks plus 5 INSET days.

KR5 (£20,595 - £21,693 FTE, pro rata £14,426 - £15,195)

We are looking to appoint a 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]. 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.

St Gregory's is an 'Outstanding' Catholic academy (Ofsted October 2013) of circa 1370 pupils from 11-19. Founded in 1966, it has a strong family ethos based on Christian values which helps the young people in our care to succeed, not just academically but as well-balanced individuals.

St Gregory’s is a school alive with Gospel Values allowing students to flourish in their own way, to feel truly valued for who they are and confident in their ability to achieve their full potential and become proactive and outstanding members of our society. Indeed, we truly believe in our mission statement, “St Gregory’s students make the world a better place.”

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

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

Please send your application form and related documents to the HR Hub HR@sgschool.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 28 February 2023

Start date: ASAP

This vacancy will close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you are unsuccessful, we will contact you accordingly.

Safer Recruitment 

St Gregory’s Catholic School 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 is a mixed Catholic Secondary School, ages 11-18 with approximately 1370 students on roll. St Gregory’s is an Outstanding School (Ofsted 2013) which aims to provide a caring and supportive environment in which each individual can flourish.

We firmly believe that there is no ceiling on achievement and that in each student there is the potential to succeed. St Gregory’s is a place where young people are able to learn and enjoy school, developing their talents to the full. Aspirational targets are embraced by the whole school to ensure attainment and progress is consistently outstanding.

The school is in a rural setting on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells and within easy distance of a main line station. London and the South Coast are easily accessible.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.

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.

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.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Teresa Chun - HR Hub
• Address:Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN4 9XL
• Telephone: 01892 240367
• Email: hr@sgschool.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Consent to obtain reference form
• Application pack