SENIOR SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Location

Our Lady's Catholic High School, Preston, St Anthony's Drive, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3SQ (900 on roll)

Tel: 01772 326900
School website: www.olchs.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Our Lady’s Catholic High School is a highly successful oversubscribed 11–16 mixed High School of 900 pupils serving mainly the Catholic community in the north of Preston. We have an excellent reputation and are consistently ranked as a high performing school. We place an emphasis on helping each child reach their full potential and provide a safe, loving environment where our pupils can grow and develop to become One of Ours.

The Senior Technician post will involve assisting teachers and other technicians in the preparation and maintenance of teaching resources and equipment for pupils in the Science Department and provide support to small groups of pupils when undertaking practical tasks. The successful candidate will need to possess excellent written and oral communication skills, relevant practical skills and have the ability to work flexibly as part of a team. They must also have 5 A*-C GCSE’s including Mathematics and English (or equivalent).

This position is part time, term time only with working hours of 9am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday. The salary quoted is full time equivalent but the actual salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis: This will be between £17,265 and £19,208 per annum. The closing date for application is 12 Noon on Wednesday 8 January 2025.  Application forms are attached and are available from school website.  CVs are not accepted.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

5 GCSE’s grade A*-C (inc English & Maths) or equivalent

Essential Experience

Should be able demonstrate significant experience or technical knowledge.

Knowledge and experience of the appropriate use of specialist equipment and ability to communicate and demonstrate this knowledge effectively to staff and pupils.

Desirable Experience

Working with children of relevant age

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please telephone Charity Cookson, Principal Teacher of Science, on 01772 326900

Proposed Interview Date:

16/01/2025 

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.