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Science Technician - Term Time

Turner Schools

  • Ref:KCC-F42-264-S
  • Posted:02/10/2023
  • Pay:AR05 £22,595 (£19,933 pro rata)
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:30/10/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Schools this job is for

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We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician to support and work with our committed and developing Science Department across our Secondary Schools in Dover and Folkestone.  We are looking for a highly motivated individual to support our pupils in receiving an exciting and informative practical based curriculum. 


The ideal candidates will...

  • have a willingness to engage with pupils and experience of working in an educational
    setting. This position would suit an individual from a science related background or a
    science graduate.
  • have the ability to respond to a flexible working environment with tight deadlines 
  • be dedicated to improving pupil progress and raising attainment
  • value our warm-strict environment
  • be reflective and keen to learn, taking on and responding to regular feedback 
  • be excited to work with our young people and to help them achieve their best

  • In return, we can offer...
  • fabulous students who work hard and who want to learn
  • a dedicated team leader to support you throughout your time working with us
  • a warm and welcoming team of teachers and associate staff, who are always willing to go above and beyond to support our students, and one another
  • a genuine opportunity to make a difference and be part of our continuing journey by being part of our exciting and crucial new provision
  • Trust which takes pupil and faculty welfare and intellectual development seriously
  • Private healthcare from Benenden Health providing access to healthcare services such as Medical Diagnostics, Medical Treatment and Surgery, Physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and Mental Health helplines.

Term Time + 2 additional weeks (To include INSET days)
37 hours per week - 8am - 4pm
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found

Information about the trust

Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone:-

Dover Christ Church Academy, Chartham Primary School, Folkestone Primary, Folkestone Academy, Morehall Primary, Martello Primary, St Stephens Infant School, Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this, Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. • Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. • Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. • Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. • Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. • Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. • Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. • Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. • Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Turner Schools is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or social economic background. We therefore welcome applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds as we are dedicated to creating and sustaining a workplace that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Caroline Dominguez
  • Address:Academy Lane,
    Folkestone,
    Kent,
    CT19 5FP
  • Telephone: 01304 272469
  • Email: hr@turnerschools.com

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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.