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Science Technician

Science Technician

Philip Morant School And College

Essex

Salary:
Band 2 to Midpoint
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
24 September 2019

Job overview

PHILIP MORANT SCHOOL AND COLLEGE

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Pay Range: Local Government Band 2 to midpoint - £15,729 - £16,365 (Point 3 – 5)

Start Date: As soon as possible


The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to provide full technician support to the Science teaching staff, particularly in the preparation and cleaning/clearing of lesson materials.


Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the efficient preparation and organisation of equipment for lessons as requested on the daily ‘Apparatus Request Sheet’ (primarily physics lessons, but also biology and chemistry lessons as necessary) 


• Clean equipment and laboratories after each lesson and any chemical spillages when they occur


• Organising, storing and checking the condition of chemicals and equipment, including radioactive sources 


(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).


We're looking for you if you have:

• A good standard of education

• A commitment to high standards of achievement from students and yourself

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to act on your own initiative


Why work for The Sigma Trust, Philip Morant School and College? 

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary

• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish 

• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

• Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme


This post is 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (Term Time, plus Non-pupil days and 1 week during school closure periods), however, we are willing to consider applications from people who are able to work fewer hours per week.


Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk


To Apply

To apply for this post, please complete an application form, available from The Sigma Trust/this website and return it to recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk quoting reference 148.  Please read the Notes for Applicants document attached.

Closing date:  Midnight, Tuesday 24th September 2019 


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.



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About Philip Morant School And College

Do you want to work in a school...

• with fantastic young people and staff who dream big and work hard to realise their

dreams? with 50 years of tradition alongside modern and progressive values?

which is rediscovering the depth of its culture and values?

• that serves the most delicious school meals? (Sausage and bacon brioche butties, roast beef on a Wednesday, freshly battered cod & chips on a Friday and great vegetarian options)

• that priorities the curriculum over gimmicky initiatives?

• with a clear, systematic and centralised approach to student support, safeguarding,

inclusion and behaviour?

• which is part of a large yet locally based Trust, which opens up a myriad of career

possibilities?

If the answer to these questions is ‘Yes!’, then please consider The Philip Morant School & College as a place to make your mark as a teacher and develop your future career in the greatest of professions.

The Philip Morant School & College

Philip Morant is a popular mixed comprehensive in north-east Essex. It is a happy school in which students feel nurtured, achieve highly and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We have made significant progress since our last Ofsted inspection, including two sets of fantastic examination results. Over the last three years students have performed well, with more students achieving strong passes (grade 5+) in both English and Maths.

Highlights include:

• 66% of students achieving a grade 5 or above in English

• 56% of students achieving a grade 5 or above in maths, with 51% achieving a grade 5 in both. This trend is increasing over time

• 20% of students achieving a grade 7 or above in English and/or Maths

• An increasing Progress 8 score which places The Philip Morant School above national

• Strengthened governance & leadership with the appointment of a Head of School, two Deputy Headteachers and new Assistant Headteachers to lead improvement in areas such as SEND, Behaviour, Personal Development and Well-being and Standards

• Revision of our curriculum to ensure that it is challenging, well-sequenced and knowledge- rich

• Further improvements in attendance & behaviour through launching and embedding a new Behaviour for Learning Policy and Anti-Bullying Policy, as well as appointing Heads of Year to lead the care, guidance and support provided for our young people

• High SLT presence around the school with a centralised behaviour management system

• The launch of a new Rewards Programme

• The re-introduction of targeted homework in order to support students with the acquisition of knowledge and development of their understanding

• The relaunch of our Sixth Form College under the name ‘Sigma Sixth Colchester’ as well as hosting the Sigma Sixth Sports Academy.

• An increase in the school roll in the last two years by more than a hundred students. We now have over 1750 students on roll.

The Philip Morant School & College ethos is encapsulated in three words: ‘Aspiration, Success and Kindness’ which underpin our approach to all aspects of school life. Philip Morant is ambitious for all of its students in their pursuit of excellence whether that is in the classroom, on the football pitch, the stage or working within the community.

We are committed to achieving the highest standards and delivering an holistic education and

experiences which prepare our students for the next stage in their education, training or work place.

Please feel free to contact us on 01206 545222 if you require any further information about the school.

We would welcome the opportunity to show you why we are so proud of our school.

Safeguarding

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Location

The Philip Morant School is located in the Prettygate suburb of Colchester. The school is easily accessible by the A12 and is approximately 19 miles from Ipswich and 25 miles from Chelmsford. There is ample car parking on the school site. The school has excellent bus routes from Colchester North Station.

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