Science Technician Technicians - Full-time

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-4523-98S
• Posted:19/06/2017
• Pay:Kent Range 7
• Start Date:Jul 2017
• App Close Date:04/07/2017 at 08:00
• Interviews:Monday, 10th July 2017

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Senior Science Technician

Kent Range 7 (£21,510-£24,472 per annum pro rata

(equating to £18,150-£20,650 per annum) 8am-4pm Monday to Friday

Full Time Term Time plus 5 days

Required for end July/September 2017

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative colleague to lead and manage a team of committed Science Technicians and support our teaching staff within our Specialist Science Status.  The post would be equally suitable for an experienced Science Technician or for a graduate Scientist.  Science is a very popular subject with 15 A level groups across the three Sciences. 

The core purpose of this position is to co-ordinate the use and maintenance of practical resources and facilities within the Science department and provide assistance and advice in the practical needs of the Science curriculum.  Give advice to teachers, students and other technicians and support staff.

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of over 1220 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 360. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment.  Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and health care scheme.

“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted)

Full details and an application pack are available from the school’s website www.mggs.org  Applicants should complete the KCC application form and email along with covering letter to the Headteacher’s PA.  If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher via email: mstarns@mggs.org

Applications welcomed immediately

Closing Date:   8am on Tuesday, 4^th July 2017

Interview Date: Monday, 10^th July 2017

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Information about the school

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, or as it is more often known, is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1250 students with a mixed Sixth Form of approximately 360. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development.

“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted).

MGGS has a strong community spirit which is underpinned by our belief that the happiness of all our students is key to enabling them to succeed. We have been providing an academic education for girls (and boys in the Sixth Form) from the town of Maidstone, and its surrounding area for over 135 years.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Deborah Stanley, Headteacher

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)). It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as “spent” in relation to the applicant’s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strict confidence and only used in consideration of the suitability of the applicant for such a position where such an exemption is appropriate.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Michelle Starns
• Address:Maidstone Grammar School For Girls, Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF
• Telephone: 01622 752103
• Email: mstarns@mggs.org