Science Technician
Maidenhill School
Stonehouse Gloucestershire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 30th October 2017
- Apply by:
- 24 September 2017
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a motivated Science Technician for 20 - 24 hours per week term time only, to join our support staff team. Maidenhill is located just 4 miles from the M5 motorway. We are a small school and pride ourselves in knowing our students really well. As a small school we work closely together and have individual student achievement at the heart of everything we do. Our support staff work extremely closely with the teaching staff to provide the very best educational experience that we can, for the young people in our school. We expect the highest possible standards from all our staff and our support staff take a full and active part in school life.
You will be a key part of our science team and will play an essential part in the daily life of the science department. You will have exceptional communication skills and will be flexible and reliable. You will be a self-starter with proven organisational and time management skills.
Maidenhill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
If you are interested in applying for the position and feel, having read the information about the department, the person specification and job description, that you have the skills to be successful in this post, please complete the application form and submit it with a covering letter to vacancies@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk, explaining how your experience to date has prepared you for this role, by noon on Monday 25th September.
Interviews to be confirmed.
Attached documents
About Maidenhill School
Maidenhill School is a mixed, foundation secondary school for children aged 11-16 in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. It is a small school with around 555 pupils on roll.
Maidenhill School opened in 1957. In 2012 it began a £3.8m refurbishment programme, which brought about a major transformation both inside and outside. The old 1950s classrooms were revamped, a new Learning Resource Centre added and attractive spaces for students to socialise provided.
Today’s school also boasts a modern sports hall, fitness and dance suites and a performing arts studio.
Tutor groups are mixed age, a system designed to promote a caring environment where younger and older students help and support each other. Students spend 20 minutes per day with their tutor and tutor group on a range of activities, including literacy and numeracy activities. Mentoring is a key tutor group activity which aims to support and challenge all students.
Headteacher
Pam Wilson
Values and vision
As a small school, Maidenhall prides itself on knowing students really well and treating each child as an individual. It is a close, learning community, determined that students will achieve their personal best in everything they do, both within the classroom and beyond.
The school’s mission is to “create and achieve a brighter future” for its students , moving on to further education, training or employment as well-qualified, confident, happy and successful young adults.
Ofsted
“School leaders work extremely hard to support the physical, mental and emotional health of its pupils. The school supports pupils to develop resilience and achieve well.”
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