Science Technician, at Atherton Community School
Job Description
Job title: Science Technician, at Atherton Community School
Company: Atherton Community School
Job description: Please note the employer for this position is Education Partnership Trust, not Wigan Council
Atherton High School
Hamilton Street
Atherton
Manchester
M46 0AY
Salary: Grade D, £19,549 – £20,549 per annum.
35 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year
Required for April or sooner if possible
Atherton High School wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Science Technician. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you.
The Job
- To provide full technician support to teaching staff
- Preparation and cleaning/clearing of lesson materials for the Science Department
- To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
- To undertake administrative tasks associated with 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.
- Carry out risk assessments for technical activities
- Preparing experiments, setting up of apparatus and equipment for demonstrations and practical lessons as requested by teaching staff
What are the job requirements?
- English and Maths A*-C or equivalent
- Science Qualification at A-level or equivalent
- High standard of subject knowledge
- Working in a laboratory environment
- Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
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.
- Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
- 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
- Trust wide Intranet to share knowledge and resources
Safeguarding
The Education Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding its children; therefore, an enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken for the successful applicant(s). The Trust (and its schools) are legally obligated to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts.
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
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If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 885500 or email Website
Closing date: Monday 26th February 2024 – 13:00pm
Interview date: Thursday 29th February 2024
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
salary from
£19,549
contract
permanent
working hours
term time
application deadline
1 00 pm
26th Feb 2024
Expected salary: £19549 – 20549 per year
Location: Atherton, Greater Manchester
