Science Technician

Ofsted October 2017 - The Victory Academy is GOOD in all areas.  

We are the highest performing high school in Medway.  

This post is initially offered on a temporary contract with a view to being a permanent contract in September 2018.  

What we can offer you: 

• A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology 
• Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career 
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding practice through resources, mentoring and school visits 
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes 
• A free healthcare package including physiotherapy, private and confidential well-being support, counselling, a 24 hour GP helpline, and much more 
• Childcare vouchers enabling eligible staff to pay for childcare in a tax efficient way 
• Optional healthcare scheme at reduced rates 
• Onsite parking free of charge  

The Victory Academy was officially opened in September 2015 and is sponsored by The Thinking Schools Academy Trust (TSAT).  We are privileged to work in a stunning learning environment with excellent resources.  The Academy is focused on providing an education for all.  Our belief is that each person is unique – every member of our community has gifts and talents that we seek to grow and channel.    Our job is to find and foster these for all. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum geared towards ensuring that our students will be dynamic members of society when they leave the Academy.    

Your new role: 

As Science Technician, your work will be directed by the Head of Science and you will be responsible for 

• General, practical support in the academy science laboratories and to provide back-up to the science teaching staff
• Setting up and monitoring systems used in the management and control of practical resources, including budgets
• Maintenance and repair of practical equipment 
• Keeping up to date with health and safety requirements and developments in Science. 
• Assisting with managing the day to day running of the workshops and extra-curricular activities  

What you’ll need to succeed: 

• ‘C’ grades or above at GCSE level (or equivalent) in Science, English and Maths  
• An aspiring teacher or someone committed to supporting students  
• Excellent interpersonal skills  
• Effective communicator both orally and in writing 
• Effective ICT skills  
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills 
• Experience of working with children and young people  
• Understanding of the educational system and current developments 
• Ability to motivate and to support learning   

What you need to do now: 

If you are interested in working in a new school, benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career and join at the start of a new and exciting time for this academy, then please apply today!  

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.   

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.