Assistant Technician and Science Support

Introduction to the Role

We are looking to appoint an efficient and well organised Assistant Technician and Science Support individual to work in our busy Science Department.  

The Science Department comprises 7 dedicated teachers in 6 laboratories with 2 full time Science technicians.  The laboratories are based next to 2 IT rooms and are very well equipped.  The Science staff are enthusiastic members of the school and contribute to many extra-curricular activities.

Students study an accelerated Key Stage 3 Science programme in Years 7 and 8 and practical work is a key feature of Lower School lessons. Upon starting Year 9, pupils are placed in one of 4 sets to commence their GCSE studies.  Students are taught by subject specialists in 6 timetabled lessons a week. In Years 10 and 11, students have 3 lessons per Science each week with some studying separate Sciences and others the Trilogy Award (AQA). Biology, Chemistry and Physics are offered at A-Level (AQA) and are taught in 8 timetabled lessons a week.  Halliford School has a lively Sixth Form and we have had numerous pupils who go on to study Science related subjects at Russell Group universities in recent years.

Candidates will be expected to have a genuine interest in Science and supporting young people with a preferable knowledge of technical support to A-Level. The ability to give technical support for Chemistry, with Biology, would be desirable. Candidates should also demonstrate a genuine interest in education and will be willing to support students to fulfil their potential academically.

This is a full-time term time appointment with a competitive salary and benefit package. The hours of work are 8:30am to 4:30pm. Salary is competitive, dependent on experience and will be discussed at interview. 

Process of Application:

Along with this pack you should have received a copy of the application form, which you are asked to complete in full and as accurately as possible paying attention to the Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Maria Hartzenberg, who will be delighted to assist you. 

Telephone: 01932 2234920

E-mail: maria.hartzenberg@hallifordschool.co.uk 

Completed application forms, together with a supporting letter of application (no more than one side of A4) should be e-mailed to the HR and Recruitment Officer to arrive no later than 12 noon, Friday 18th June 2021.

However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date. Please note that initial interviews will be held on-line at this stage. 

On the day of interviews, all applicants will be asked to provide proof of identity and address along with any original certificates pertaining to their qualifications. Full details regarding the interview day will be sent to those candidates on the short-list.

Following the interview, the successful applicant will be invited to accept the position by telephone, but only once a contract has been agreed and signed will unsuccessful applicants be informed. All applicants should be aware that this is a normal part of our selection procedure and should make no assumptions based upon a short delay.