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Science Technician

Science Technician

Hereford Sixth Form College

Herefordshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
6 June 2022

Job overview

The Heart of Mercia Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), formed on 1 April 2019 and delivers post 16 education in Hereford, Stourbridge and Worcester. Hereford Sixth Form College is part of this Trust. The MAT has an annual budget of £28m and serves the needs of 5,500 students across the region. 

Hereford Sixth Form College has over 2000 full-time 16-19 students and an excellent reputation for its results and extra-curricular provision. Rated Ofsted outstanding in 2007; the College consistently achieves one of the highest Advanced Level points scores per entry of over 100 SFC’s nationally and has outstanding value added results as measured by both the ALIS and ALPS systems.

As a result of retirements this year, we are now looking for a full-time, term time only, Science Technician to work with our Chemistry and Physics Departments. The successful candidate would receive support from other technicians within the college. A commitment to professional development and training is required.

The successful science technician will:

• assist with, and manage, the equipment in the Chemistry and Physics departments

• prepare solutions and other materials ready for practical classes

• work with teachers to ensure the safe and successful completion of the practical courses.

You MUST have:

• A strong science background (e.g. academic qualifications and/or relevant practical experience)

• Excellent practical skills

• An eye for detail and ability to work under pressure to deadlines

• A friendly and approachable personality

Applicants should preferably have experience of working in a learning environment and have excellent planning, administration and organisation skills. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting the teaching and learning of students at the College. 

All posts are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS disclosure 



About Hereford Sixth Form College

About the College:
A comprehensive, open-access sixth form college of 2100 16-19 students.

Located in a pleasant cathedral city in unspoilt countryside but within easy travelling distance of Birmingham and Cardiff with rail-links to London.

A College which received an outstanding OFSTED report, with Leadership and Management graded outstanding, 4 curriculum areas graded outstanding and the remaining 3 good.

What we offer to staff:

Excellent induction and staff development programmes for NQTs and experienced teachers.

The opportunity to work in strong departmental teams of enthusiastic teachers who are excellent role models
for less experienced staff.

Considerable experience of supporting NQTs to gain QTS for secondary schools and the SFC sector.

The chance to work with well motivated and enthusiastic students in a high quality learning environment.

Excellent career development opportunities in 16-19 education arising from experience in a highly regarded
sixth form college.

Excellent pay and conditions with the opportunity to gain performance payments as in schools.

A friendly community in which to work, free membership of our on-site fitness centre and regular social
events for staff from informal gatherings at the end of the week to dinners and theatre visits.

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