Science Technician
GLF Schools
Banstead, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- GLF Associate 2 - Actual £15,055 - £17,647.98 (FTE £18,000 - 21,100)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 22 July 2022
Job overview
Meridian High School is looking to appoint an organised, enthusiastic and proactive Science Technician to join our successful and thriving Science department.
We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at, and welcome flexible working arrangements.
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours a week over 39 weeks of the year
Pay scale: GLF Associate 2 - Actual £15,055 - £17,647.98 (FTE £18,000 - 21,100)
The successful candidate will be required to help in preparing and delivering orders for practical Science lessons, under the guidance and support of the Senior Science Technician. You will be joining a highly successful and experienced team of Technicians, working as an integral part of the Science Faculty.
This role requires an all-round team player, hardworking and organised with the ability to react to and work proactively in a timely and ordered fashion. Experience setting up Chemistry practicals would be an advantage but training will be provided.
The successful candidate will need to:
- Be an organised and effective Science Technician.
- Have the knowledge and experience (training will be provided) to efficiently support the setting up of Science practicals, specifically GCSE and A-Level practicals.
- Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
- Be passionate about the students' learning and welfare.
- Be keen to be part of the wider school community, participating in extra-curricular clubs.
We can offer you:
- An environment where the focus is on high quality teaching.
- An opportunity to develop your career through our extensive CPD programme and in-house training, whatever your level of experience.
- An opportunity to contribute and grow in a well-resourced and highly successful department.
- An opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment within GLF Schools.
- Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Enhanced employee benefits.
Interview date:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview as soon as applications are received. GLF reserves the right to invite candidates for interview ahead of the closing date and withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, are happy to discuss flexible working options.
About GLF Schools
- GLF Schools
- The Beacon School, Picquets Way, Banstead
- Surrey
- SM7 1AG
- United Kingdom
GLF Schools is a Multi Academy Trust; a group of schools governed through a single set of members and directors to help maintain, improve and raise high educational standards across a number of schools. We currently have a mixture of primary and secondary schools across Surrey, Croydon, Wokingham, West Sussex and Oxfordshire.
Joining GLF schools brings a wealth of opportunity both personally and professionally. Each school in our trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from a dedicated and experienced support team. GLF Schools will recognise your skills, encourage creativity and provide opportunities for you to grow, learn and flourish. As a member of staff you can expect GLF to invest in your career progression, provide a bespoke career development plan and offer the potential to be fast tracked into leadership.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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