Science Technician

The Role

About us:

Atherton High School

‘Our curriculum ambition at Atherton High School is to make learning accessible for all'. We have designed a challenging and ambitious curriculum to provide the best learning opportunities for all our students to aspire and achieve.

Our core values that drive our curriculum are:

· Aspiration for all to improve life chances for every student.

· Excellence in learning through an ambitious knowledge and vocabulary rich curriculum for all.

· Character and personal development to equip all of our students to succeed in life.

At Atherton High School what is taught is coherently planned and sequenced to equip students to succeed in life. Our curriculum supports students from all backgrounds, including those who are disadvantaged, so students can access a high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum. Our school community believes strongly in providing disadvantaged pupils with a curriculum that enables them to reach the academic standards of their non-disadvantaged peers. Our goal is to bring our young people into the big conversations of our disciplines, to bring depth to our curriculum, so they can understand the world around them.

The Job:

Atherton High School has an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Science Technician to join the school. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you.

Responsibilities of the role:

• The preparation of materials and equipment for science lessons and other subject practical lessons.
• Maintaining science laboratories and preparation rooms and their equipment, and services are in good order
• Arranging for apparatus including worksheets, books and audio-visual aids to be available, in rooms, for lessons
• Preparing experiments, setting up of apparatus and equipment for demonstrations and practical lessons as requested by teaching staff
• Routine maintenance of science laboratories and preparation rooms, their equipment and services
• Maintaining the stocks of science chemicals and equipment

Job requirements:

• English and Maths A* to C or equivalent
• Science Qualification at A-level or equivalent
• Knowledge of CLEAPSS
• Ability to prioritise and organise own time
• Knowledge of relevant codes of practice

Amongst the many benefits of working within the Trust you will receive:

• Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the Trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
• 6 sessions of free counselling including CBT, wellbeing and bereavement.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to government pension schemes.
• Free parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Personal development and promotion opportunities across the Trust
• Trust wide focus on staff wellbeing

Closing date:            18^th November 2022 

Interview date:         22^nd November 2022

Pro rata salary - £17,476.73 to £18,450.40 (based on FTE £21,575 to £22,777 pa)

Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com

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