Science Technician

Science Technician

32.5 hours per week – Term Time only + 5 days

Grade 5 – Pro-rata Starting Salary £14,691 (Salary Range – £14,691 - £15,902)

(Altered working hours/PT applications will be considered for exceptional candidates)

Crofton Academy are seeking to recruit an organised and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our Science Department from September 2020.  The successful candidate will support our Science department by providing operational and logistical support as well as some 1-1 and small group tuition for students. You will have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, along with a good understanding of the Science GCSEs that our students are studying. No previous experience is necessary, this role would particularly suit a dynamic, ambitious science graduate.

The successful candidate will; 

• Ensure that rooms are prepared prior to lessons with appropriate resources.
• Ensure safe working practices through accurate planning and risk assessments under the supervision of the Senior Science Technician. 
• Manage/audit stock, organise and store safely all equipment, chemicals and resources.
• Will have good communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative but also as part of a team.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Have a methodical and consistent approach to organisation.
• Have the ability to assist Teachers in the delivery of the practical requirement of the Science curriculum.  

Crofton Academy has recently joined Castleford Academy Trust and we are looking forward to working together as a partnership by sharing our practices and resources to help deliver the very best education for the communities we serve.

We are able to offer staff a secure, supportive environment with continuous professional development. If you have the vision and drive for excellence and want to join an Academy where relationships for learning are fundamental to their continued success we would be delighted to hear from you.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. 

Headteacher: Mr Peter Walker.

All relevant academy information, job description, and application forms can be downloaded from the school website at www.croftonacademy.org.uk. For further enquiries, please contact Kim Hinchcliffe, at recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk.

The closing date for fully completed applications is 12 noon on Monday 13th July.

Interviews are proposed to be held on Thursday 16th July.