Senior Science Technician - Term Time

The Sittingbourne School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-4002-430S
• Posted:22/06/2021
• Pay:£19,067 to £20,916 pro rata (SAT 6)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:28/06/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:1st July 2021

Advert

Permanent, Term Time only, 41 weeks a year (38 weeks plus 3 weeks in school holidays).

37 hours a week.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Science Technician to start 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. They 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 and 01795 472449

Closing Date: 28^th June 2021

Interview Date: 1^st July 2021

Required for: September 2021 or ASAP

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

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