Science Technician Technicians - Part-time

Borden Grammar School, Sittingbourne

Ref:KCC886-4527-144S
Posted:09/05/2018
Pay:Kent Range 5
Start Date:Sep 2018
App Close Date:30/05/2018 at 09:00
Interviews:TBC

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Science Technician (Biology Department)

About the role:

Job Title: Science Technician Start date: September 2018

Reports to: Line Manager (Head of Biology) Team: Science

Salary: Kent Range 5 (£18,059 to £19,863) pro-rata (Actual salary £12,355 to £13,590)

Hours: 5 days per week; 30 hours per week

Daily hours to be agreed at interview

Term-time only (to include 5 Staff Development Days).

The Post Holder will carry out the duties of a Science Technician as set out in the Pay and Conditions document and any amendments in future years contained within future Pay and Conditions documents. This includes any duties as may reasonably be directed by the Headteacher.

“Borden Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.”

Purpose

Support staff at Borden make a strong contribution to students’ learning and achievement; our technicians provide support to teachers to enable them to make even more effective use of their time, professional knowledge, skills and understanding.

Technicians contribute to students’ learning and will have a significant impact on their achievement, by enabling the delivery of quality lessons within a safe environment.

To provide practical preparation support within a curriculum area to benefit students learning and teacher efficiency.
To keep abreast of developments in key areas, to think creatively and constructively to ensure that the job is done in the most effective and time efficient way.
To review and develop own professional practice so as to further develop the work of the department in the preparation of practical lessons.

To apply please submit a fully completed application form, leaving no gaps in employment. Please do not send a CV – these will not be considered.

All enquiries and applications to Miss Lara Bateman, PA to Headteacher Tel: 01795 424192, E-mail: lbateman@bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 30 May 2018

The school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications

Information about the school

Borden is a vibrant and purposeful grammar school for boys. The school is part of a thriving post-16 partnership and has female students in the Sixth Form. Borden provides a stimulating learning environment for its students and is committed to their protection and safety. Borden became an Academy in January 2012. Borden is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Borden values of kindness, creativity, resilience, courageousness and respect are underpinned by our strong belief in the importance of effort - “striving forward together”.

Borden Grammar is committed to:

• Challenging and inspiring our students to achieve their personal aspirations. • Encouraging the pursuit of excellence in academic, sporting and cultural spheres. • Providing a caring environment that enables our students to thrive socially and academically. • Maximising the advantage, that being a boys’ grammar school can bring to our students, our parents, our local community and beyond.

The school underwent successful Ofsted Inspections in November 2016 and November 2021. The inspectors concluded that:

• All staff share the Headteacher’s ambitious vision which focuses on the achievement of every student within a highly supportive and harmonious community. • Parents, staff and students are exceptionally positive about the standards of behaviour and safety in the school. • Students arrive at their lessons hungry to learn and engage enthusiastically with classroom activities. • The relationship between teachers and students is a particularly strong feature of the school and helps to ensure that there is an exceptionally positive climate for learning.

Benefits of Working at Borden Grammar School

We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:

● Benenden Healthcare paid for by the school ● Counselling and mental wellbeing support service ● Cycle to work scheme ● Free and adequate parking for all staff ● Free flu jabs ● Therapy dog ● Wellbeing charter signatories with an active wellbeing committee ● No more than one directed meeting a week and early finishes before events. ● More than minimum PPA time provided to all teaching staff

GDPR UK Summary Notice:

Candidates should understand that when submitting their application form they are giving consent to the following: • All application forms and supporting statements are held on all candidates for six months and are shredded thereafter; • The successful candidate’s application and employment records will be kept for six years after their termination of employment; • Employees details are shared with appropriate third parties such as Teachers’ Pensions, Human Resources, etc.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Kirsty Murphy
Address:Borden Grammar School, Avenue Of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DB
Telephone: 01795 424192
Email: kmurphy@bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk

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