Senior Science Technician - Term Time

The Sittingbourne School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-4002-417S
• Posted:29/04/2021
• Pay:Swale Academies Trust Support Staff Pay Scheme
• Start Date:May 2021
• App Close Date:10/05/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:18th May 2021

Advert

Required for May 2021

£18,693 - £20,506 (£20,674 - £22,679 pro rata) SAT6

Permanent, 37 hours per week and 38 weeks term time plus 5 staff training days plus 2 weeks to be worked during the holidays to be agreed with line manager.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Science Technician to start in as soon as possible. Experience in the methodology of standard practicals is essential, along with awareness of the Health and Safety requirements  of the role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and preparing equipment for lessons within all three disciplines of science and be confident in the handling of chemicals. You will also be responsible for the Health and Safety aspects and resourcing within the department. A specialism in one of the three sciences will be desirable but not essential.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with a forward thinking approach, have excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and be receptive to change.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 426091 ( option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Kate Box, Assistant Headteacher/Head of Science at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post kate.box@swale.at

If I am successful in gaining an interview, how will this occur during the current COVID-19 pandemic?

Due to the current situation we may plan to interview remotely using a video call. We would ensure that candidates who were successful in gaining an interview were supported with the technology so that this process is seamless. We will provide you with details of the process with your interview invite.

Our advice would be that those who were successful in gaining an interview should prepare as they would for a face to face and dress smart casual. We will allow plenty of time to ensure that you are able to answer our questions in full and you will not be judged if you are having problems with your technology.

We will leave plenty of opportunity for questions at the end of the interview, and we will spend lots of time talking and unpicking your answers. Please come prepared to share anything you’d like that we didn’t cover, or any questions you have about it. We really appreciate your adaptability in these unprecedented times.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

 Headteacher: Nick Smith

Information about the school

The Sittingbourne School is a large, oversubscribed school built on a strong sense of community, making us a warm and very special place to be part of.  Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of every child. However, we are not a school where we allow ourselves to be defined or limited by the pastoral care we offer. We never forget that teaching and learning is our core business. Our motto is “Empowered through learning” because we believe that through excellent teaching and a fantastic curriculum every child can succeed, be happy and change their lives. Therefore, we are driving to ensure every child consistently receives high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and engages in a challenging and relevant curriculum.

This was reflected in our March 2023 Ofsted inspection report that states how, “Staff have high aspirations for what all pupils can learn and achieve. This level of ambition is evident throughout the school”. They also commented on how, “Pupils are proud of how tolerant and supportive their school is” and that, “The vast majority of pupils behave well in school”. The school was graded as “Good” for the third successive inspection.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr N Smith
• Address:Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL
• Telephone: 01795 472449
• Email: tssrecruitment@swale.at

Fax: 01795 470332

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack