Science Technician

Science Technician 

Required for January 2019

Fixed term contract to August 2019

36 Hours per week - Term Time plus inset days

Salary – Scale 3, spinal point 14 – 17 (£17,681 – £18,672 pro rata)

plus London Weighting (£1,885 pro rata) circa (£17,186 - £18,057 inclusive LW)

Working at Preston Manor means that you benefit from working in a school with a 80 year old reputation for success, whilst also enjoying the excitement and innovation of being part of a new school having recently become an all-through co-operative school. We are a large learning community with students from ages 4 – 19 years old and our curriculum expands across six key stages. 

Joining us means you are joining an esteemed, outward facing establishment which is currently breaking new ground into its exciting future. We are oversubscribed for places, reflecting the reputation the school has for its academic rigour, excellence in teaching and learning, an inclusive and welcoming community. We are proud of our focus on student and staff wellbeing, which is evident from the moment you step into our community. We pride ourselves on having excellent student leadership and high staff-retention rates.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Science Technician, who is passionate about engaging young people in science. The role involves being responsible for the maintenance and provision of practical materials for science activities from KS3 to KS5.

You must be proactive, an all-rounder with the ability to work efficiently within a pressurised environment and maintain a professional approach to your work at all times.  It is essential that you are capable of working on your own initiative and as part of a team, applying excellent attention to detail.  Excellent organisational skills and a flexible working attitude are also necessary.

We offer:

● motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students

● a friendly and supportive team of staff

● well-resourced facilities

● a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment

● a commitment to professional development

● Staff Well-being committee

The school is situated within sight of the iconic Wembley Stadium, and provides access to all that Wembley has to offer.  The school benefits from fantastic links both through public transport and by car.  It is a short 10 minute walk from Wembley Park and Preston Road Underground Stations and a 10 minute bus journey from North Wembley Station.  The Metropolitan, Jubilee and Bakerloo lines as well as the London Overground/Network rail are within easy reach of the school.  Central London locations can easily be reached within 20 minutes from the school.  The school is also accessible to major motorways (M25, M1, M40 and A40 etc.). 

The above post provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high quality and well-resourced environment and to become part of a highly motivated and visionary team.

Student quotes:

"Students at Preston Manor are always aiming high supported by the teachers who push them further.’ 

‘Preston Manor is a vibrant, diverse and enriched community. The discipline and teaching is first-class, giving us a wider perspective of how the world around us works.’

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or disability.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who complete in full the application form. CV’s will not be accepted in substitution for a completed Application Form but may be included with the Application Form.

Closing Date: noon Monday 28 January 2019

Interview Date: to be confirmed

The school reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time, so early application is advised.

Preston Manor School is committed to the welfare and safety of its students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the necessary Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.