Science Technician

Cheney School is a popular, high-performing school located in the heart of Oxford serving a diverse community of students who are eager to learn and to be challenged. You can read the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection here: Ofsted Report  and a welcome message from our Head of School here: Head's Welcome 

We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. 

We have a large, thriving Science department, in which students in all year groups enjoy learning through practical work thanks to the current team of technicians. 

We wish to appoint a Science Technician to join the team for 37 hours per week, term-time only + 1 INSET Day.  We are interested in applicants who are keen to work in a school environment and who are willing to learn. Any relevant experience would be advantageous but a background in Science is not required and a full programme of training will be available. 

Outline of tasks include: 

• assist in preparation of practical resources and textbooks for classroom teaching
• clean, wash, organise and repair classroom equipment
• assist with stock-taking and ongoing maintenance of apparatus and equipment
• work to excellent standards of health and safety, according to relevant policies and procedure
• provide administrative assistance to teaching staff

Visits to the school prior to interview are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you would like more information about the role, please contact Amy Franklin, Lead Science Technician, at: afn@cheneyschool.org or on: 01865 755 21 6

The position is for 37 hours per week, term-time only plus one training day. It is a Grade 5 post (points 5 to 7) which attracts a salary of £16,453 - £17,117 pro rata per annum (depending on experience and working hours)

Please note: to ensure we conduct a fair shortlisting process we are no longer providing any personal information, including the names and gender of applicants, to short-listing panels.

If you have any questions about the application form or the recruitment process do not hesitate to contact us at: vacancies@cheneyschool.org 

Cheney School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post, along with pre-employment safeguarding checks.

For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation, candidates should click on the following link - RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates. 

Closing date: Monday, 4 July at 8am