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Science Technician - Part-time

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-5435-167S
  • Posted:27/09/2023
  • Pay:KR5
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:17/10/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:tbc

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Science Technician - 30 hours - 38 weeks plus 5 INSET days

KR5 (£22,595 - £23,693 FTE) pro rata £15,898 - £16,671

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.  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

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s Catholic School

  • A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
  • Training opportunities are provided for all staff
  • Access to our Fitness Suite
  • Kent Rewards Scheme
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

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.

You are welcome to contact HR at HR@sgschool.org.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly via Kent Teach APPLY NOW LINK.

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 17 October 2023 at 12pm

Start date: ASAP

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

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.