Senior Science Technician - Term Time

New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6912-440S
• Posted:25/01/2023
• Pay:£19506-£22082 (£23378-£26466)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:15/02/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

New Line Learning are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and effective Senior Lab Technician with a passion for Science. You will need to share this passion with students to excite and inspire their learning journey.  This role is for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday for 38 weeks.

As the Senior Technician you will join a hard-working Science Department.

The appointed candidate will be responsible for ensuring that teaching staff in the department have the necessary equipment, resources, and apparatus to teach the practical aspects of their subjects inside laboratories of the school.

As a Senior Science Technician, you will be expected to:

• Prepare materials, resources, and equipment as requested by the teachers, and anticipate future needs by being aware of the schemes of work taught in the department
• Assist with practical work in the classroom as needed
• Maintain, repair and coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities
• Provide technical advice to students, technicians and teachers
• Develop and enhance practical activities and demonstrations

In order to be considered for the Senior Science Technician role, the candidate must:

• Have previous experience of working as a Science Technician
• Be able to support the teaching staff & other technicians in the science department
• Have strong communication skills, a good sense of humour and be able to work flexibly to suit the needs of the students and teachers

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com and arrange a visit. 

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Information about the school

New Line Learning Academy is a ‘Good’ school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local and wider communities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 743 286
• Email: officenll@futureschoolstrust.com

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