SENIOR SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Location

Alder Grange School, BB4 8HW
Calder Road
Tel: 01706 223171
School website: www.aldergrange.com

Summary

We are thrilled to be able to advertise for a Senior Science Technician to work with our Science Team.  We are ideally looking for someone who is already experienced with working in schools, and preferably as a science technician, but if you think you meet all other criteria, just without the experience, don't let it put you off - we are a school who believes in supporting and developing our people.

The role is 37 hours per week (full-time), but Term Time Only with 2 INSET days. Whilst working 38.4 weeks per year, you would also be paid for holidays, therefore you would be paid for 44.09 weeks per year (45.3 after 5 years of service with Lancashire County council)

You'll need to be flexible, and adaptable - no 2 days are the same.  But above all else you need to have a passion for science and for supporting pupils.

It's a big job - in addition to preparing for practical's, supporting pupils in practical's, and overseeing the H&S and COSHH regulations, you will support the department in managing the science budget.  Make sure you have a good read of the job description in the candidate pack to fully understand the role.

You may be interested, but just "not sure yet" - then give us a call and we can have an honest discussion.  But don't wait too long, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy should we get sufficient appropriate applicants - and we normally get A LOT of applicants for this kind of role.

If you already have the experience that we are looking for, then we will compensate you accordingly - and pay at the top of the scale.

Contact reception in the first instance on 01706 223171, and ask for Justine Lee, School Business Manager

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Essential Qualifications

See candidate pack for full details, but you must have GCSEs in English and Maths, at Grade C/Grade 4 or above as a minimum

Relevant H&S/COSHH qualifications - or, if you do not have, a commitment to undertaken relevant training within first 3 months of role starting

Desirable Qualifications

Level 3 in appropriate subject

Desirable Experience

Worked in School environment

Worked as a science technician

For an informal discussion please contact:

01706 223171 - Justine Lee

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.