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Science Technician Technicians - Full-time

Bower Grove School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-7032-174S
  • Posted:20/03/2019
  • Pay:KR3-4 +SEN Allowance
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:01/04/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews: 5 April 2019

Advert

Are you the special person we need for our pupils? We are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Science Technician to work primarily with KS3/4. The successful candidate will be joining a lively, supportive team with many opportunities for continuing professional development.

You must be resourceful, positive, reliable, and have a working knowledge and interest in Science. Previous technician experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. The successful candidate will be required to provide a high level of technical assistance to teaching staff in the department in order to support the teaching, guidance and learning necessary to deliver the curriculum.  

You will share our belief that all pupils can achieve and be successful. You will have the ability to organise, inspire and motivate young people with special educational needs and emotional and mental health difficulties.

Hours of work are 30.83 per week, term time only (8.40am - 3.10pm) 39 weeks per year. The post is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.

Bower Grove is a modern, well-equipped school providing a highly personalised and structured curriculum. We offer a unique teaching and learning environment, committed staff and pupils and excellent career developments. The school caters for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) and autism spectrum conditions.

 

The post will require the following skills:-

  • Good curriculum knowledge and an ability to plan creatively for pupils who require personalised learning
  • Good organisational skills to swiftly prepare equipment for science lessons
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Some experience and enthusiasm for working with pupils with behaviour and social communication difficulties and ASC
  • Commitment to undertake continuing professional development
  • Strong emotional resilience
  • Empathy and understanding towards young people

An informal visit to the school is strongly recommended. Please telephone the school to arrange a visit. 

 

Bower Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

 

Information about the school

Bower Grove is a Foundation Day Special School for statemented pupils with learning and social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) including social communication difficulties and anxiety. We offer a unique teaching and learning environment and committed staff and pupils.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01622 725025

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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.