Science Technician - Term Time

Westlands School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-5434-812S
• Posted:04/11/2024
• Pay:£23,747 - £24,743 FTE (£21,568 - £22,472 Pro Rata)
• Start Date:January 2025
• App Close Date:19/11/2024 at 16:00
• Interviews:w/c 25/11/2024

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• Westlands Secondary School
• £23,747 - £24,743 FTE (£21,568 - £22,472 Pro Rata) – SAT B
• Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days + 10 additional days in school holidays
• 37 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Science Technician to join our team at Westlands School.

As a Science Technician you will work with the teachers to provide support to staff and students, setting up resources and equipment for lessons and supporting structured and practical activities. You will be ensuring the safe treatment and disposal of used materials including hazardous substances, undertaking maintenance and cleaning of equipment and ordering and maintaining sufficient supplies of materials.

The successful candidate will need:

• Knowledge of appropriate use of relevant equipment (including handling hazardous substances safely) and ability to communicate this knowledge to staff and students.
• Thorough understanding of Health and Safety procedures especially as they relate to work in the specific environment (e.g. Laboratory).
• The ability to use basic technology (computer, video/DVD, photocopier etc.)
• Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, equal opportunities and confidentiality.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Additional benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking

If you are interested in this post, please contact Samantha Payne, Assistant Headteacher samantha.payne@swale.at or 01795 477475.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 905989 (option 2)

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Westlands School may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the Shortlisting Process.

Interview Date: w/c 25/11/2024

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

Westlands School is a large, mixed, 11-18 school with a tradition of excellent outcomes for students and a ‘Good’ OFSTED judgement. We have an enviable reputation in the local area, being significantly over-subscribed on an annual basis. As part of Swale Academies Trust we work in collaboration with other schools across Kent and East Sussex. We are a Teaching School and provide professional development of the highest quality.

Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.

Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:WSSrecruitment
• Address:Westlands Ave, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF
• Telephone: 01795 477475
• Email: wssrecruitment@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack