Science Technician
King Edward's Witley
Godalming, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competative
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 5 March 2018
Job overview
Science Techician
37.5 hours per week, 37 weeks per annum Required from September 2018
Occupying extensive and purpose-built laboratories, the Science Department strives to excite and fulfil curiosity in the physical world. The Science Department aims to:
- Stimulate interest in all branches of Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) among the pupils through relevant and exciting lessons, with an emphasis on practical skills and understanding.
- Deliver schemes of work linked to but beyond the National Curriculum.
- Optimise exam performance of pupils of all abilities.
- Encourage more pupils to continue the study of Science at university.
The purpose of the role is to support the academic staff in the smooth running of the department, offering technical assistance to staff and pupils in and out of lessons. Previous experience in a school environment would be an advantage.
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About King Edward's Witley
King Edward's Witley is a co-educational boarding and day school for some 470 pupils, around 30% of whom are full or weekly boarders. It caters for boys and girls, with main entry points at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form. Around 31% of students are from abroad, from around 40 different countries. There is a Sixth Form of 98, most of who go on to universities, including Oxford and Camb. At the same time the curriculum is deliberately broad and suitable for pupils of differing abilities. The School has become known for its innovative approach and offers both the International Baccalaureate and A-levels in the Sixth Form.
Further details of the School are to be found in the Independent Schools’ Year Book, or on our website www.kesw.org.
The Area: King Edward’s Witley occupies 100 woodland acres on the edge of Witley, a village on the borders of Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. It is about twelve miles from Guildford and four miles from Godalming. Witley station is on the Portsmouth to Waterloo railway line and the journey from London takes just under an hour by train. The School is 45 minutes by taxi from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The area is a noted beauty spot and the School is surrounded by woodland, heathland and commons. Local amenities include the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford and the School is within close proximity of London and the south coast. There are good shopping facilities in Haslemere, Godalming and Guildford.
Child Protection: King Edward’s Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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