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Science Technician - Full-time

St Augustine Academy, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-4000-153S
  • Posted:05/07/2020
  • Pay:£16,416 -£17,421 (FTE £19,171-£20,344)
  • Start Date:1st September 2020
  • App Close Date:13/07/2020 at 23:45
  • Interviews:To be held Thurs 16 or Fri 17 July

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As a Science Technician you will work in the Science Department. The core function of the role is to provide technical support to the work of the teachers in the Science Department.

A key factor in the success of any Science Department, Science Technicians enable the smooth running of the department by ensuring that apparatus is operating properly and safely for the use in practical Science lessons.

 

Specific tasks will vary according to the term, however typical duties include:

• Carrying out risk assessments for practical and technical activities

• Preparing necessary solutions and equipment for practical experiments

• Maintaining, repairing and taking inventory of apparatus

• Liaising with staff over equipment and safety issues

• Running trials of experiments and demonstrations

• Supporting the overall work of the Science Department

• Carrying out administrative tasks to support teachers.

 

You will need: 5 GCSEs at A*-C or equivalent, including English and Maths,

Some previous relevant experience of working in a similar role

Some experience of health and safety in the work place and ideally good scientific knowledge.

 

Interviews to be held Thursday 16 or Friday 17 July

WAT Support Grade D £16,416 -£17,421 (FTE £19,171 -£20,344)

 

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts will be subject to satisfactory references and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

Information about the school

St Augustine Academy is a small, caring, inclusive school committed to providing an education that allows every student to succeed and flourish in our Christian community, for all faiths and none. We believe the very purpose of school and education is to help young people grow and develop so that no door is closed to them in their lives.

We are an inspirational community, with high standards of discipline creating a disruption free learning environment. Our broad curriculum is exciting and knowledge-rich to engage, excite and challenge all students, regardless of their starting level. Our successful grammar stream adds further challenge and pace.

At St Augustine Academy we promote courage, compassion, and community as well as a desire to learn and achieve. These values are guided by our school motto, “Together with God we achieve.” We believe that the sum of all our parts is much greater than any individual part. We work with students, families, and our local community to bring about the best opportunities for all members of our academy.

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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.