Science Technician
Coombe Girls' School
Kingston upon Thames
- £21,751 - £23,214 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale D Point 5 - 9
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023
- Apply by:
- 8 December 2022
Job overview
36 hours per week (Term time + 1 week only)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient and well organised person to join the Science department to provide technical support and to assist in the development of the department. The successful candidate should already have, or be willing to gain, the technical expertise needed to support the running of laboratories, have a specialism within Biology or Chemistry and would be expected to support practicals across all three Sciences at KS3-KS5. Training will be provided where required.
This is an ideal career opportunity for a recent graduate, an experienced technician, or someone looking for a career change who would be keen to develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a laboratory.
We will offer you:
- An exciting opportunity in a vibrant outstanding school
- A guaranteed CPD plan tailored to individual requirements including financial support for ‘M’ Level study.
- A supportive department and Leadership Team
- Access to an Employee Wellbeing Programme including counselling and mentoring
- Employee benefits such as cycle scheme, retail discounts and Pension Scheme.
- Touch screen chromebooks with G Suite education embedded throughout
- Free onsite Parking
- An enthusiastic Staff Association offering opportunities for staff sport and socialising
- Excellent location with direct rail links to London Waterloo (25 mins) and a frequent bus service to Kingston upon Thames
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be a highly competent Technician
- Have a specialism within Biology or Chemistry
- Have the commitment to be part of an innovative and forward thinking school
- Play a full and active role in the life of the school
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About Coombe Girls' School
Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a comprehensive girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and is committed to providing an excellent education to children in the local area. We are proud of the progress our students make from their starting points during their time with us. We place significant emphasis on excellent pastoral care and opportunities for personal development. We foster the approach of ‘Brave, not perfect’ in our students and are committed to preparing them for a ‘world of opportunity’.
Our school is vibrant and diverse, serving the local area of New Malden. We value every individual and the rich wealth of experience, knowledge, values and beliefs they bring to our school. We are very proud of our students and their zest for life and new opportunities. The experience, passion and talent you will bring to our school will ensure we continue to provide the best education for our students and further increase the breadth of opportunity for the next generation. We particularly encourage applications from colleagues in underrepresented groups.
We have a long tradition of using research to develop our teaching and learning to the benefit of our students. The vast majority of our students in the Sixth Form continue to university at 18.
Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is situated in New Malden in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and there are excellent rail links to both London Waterloo.
We are proud to be part of the Coombe Academy Trust and enjoy the opportunities for collaborative working and developing strength provided by the Trust. www.coombeschools.org
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