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Science & Engineering Technician - Term Time

Stone Lodge School, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-4024-20S
  • Posted:12/02/2020
  • Pay:£15,816-£18,042 pa
  • Start Date:September 2020
  • App Close Date:06/03/2020 at 12:00
  • Interviews:March

Advert

We are seeking an excellent Science & Engineering Technician from September 2020 for our co-educational community school.  The ideal candidate will be a creative and innovative technician, with a keen drive to be part of a team which makes a real difference to our students. The post holder will assist in practical classes as required, providing technical advice and assistance to both teachers and students. They will support the department in the organising and managing of practical resources and will undertake basic maintenance of equipment.

 Our Ideal candidate will:

  • Have an academic qualification, at least to A Level but preferably to Degree level, within the Science remit
  • Have practical experience within a school environment (desirable)
  • Have good organisation and communication skills
  • Possess the ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently

The school is part of Endeavour MAT and we fully expect Stone Lodge School to join the two established partner Grammar schools within Endeavour MAT in securing an excellent track record with GCSE results, as our students move towards Key Stage 4.Whilst the school opened in September 2019 with just four forms in Y7, it will expand to an eight-form entry school in future years, with plans to grow a 6th Form in partnership with Wilmington Grammar Joint 6th Form (WG6) in our second or third year of operation. The school has already proved to be very popular, with staff, students and parents alike.

As a Trust we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We can offer you:

  • A busy, exciting, vibrant place to work in our newly opened school
  • A committed and supportive team of colleagues
  • An opportunity to make a real difference to the education of our students

Information about the school

Stone Lodge School is one of four schools which together form Endeavour MAT. Whilst the school first opened in September 2019 with just four forms in year 7. As of September 2023, we have over 900 students including a growing 6th Form and an eight -form entry year 7 cohort.

We are part of the Endeavour MAT family of schools, and we pride ourselves on setting consistently high expectations, securing outstanding outcomes and delivering exceptional standards of teaching and learning for all.

Stone Lodge School offers a vibrant, inspirational environment for its students and staff alike. Stakeholder feedback has been universally positive with great enthusiasm and support for the school’s vision voiced by students, parents and carers and the Department for Education.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Leonie Verbeke-Cain
  • Address:Stone Lodge School, Stone Lodge Road, Stone, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6FY
  • Telephone: 01322250340
  • Email: recruitment@stonelodgeschool.co.uk
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.