Science Technician

Hampton Gardens School

Hartland Avenue, Hampton Gardens, Peterborough, PE7 8HR.

Hampton Gardens is an 11-19 free school which opened in September 2017 to an initial intake of 180 Year 7 students. When full, the school will accommodate 1200 students in years 7-11 and 300 students in Sixth Form. Hampton Gardens is part of the Hampton Academies Trust who also run the highly successful and popular Hampton College all-through school, Hampton Lakes Primary School and Dogsthorpe Infant School.  HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff.  

 Required for September 2022

Science Technician

We are looking for a part-time Science Technician to join the team at Hampton Gardens School.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide support to teaching staff by preparing resources for science lessons. The position will be busy and varied and will suit a well organised individual who is flexible and adaptable to a sometimes unusual workload. 

You will work closely with the Head of Science and the Science Technician Team to maintain an efficient and effective Science Prep Room ensuring equipment and resources are well prepared and organised at all times. You will be a methodical and meticulous individual who is keen to play an active role in supporting the efficiency and effectiveness of the day to day running of the Science Department. 

Working pattern

24 hours per week; 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:15am – 1:15pm; Wednesday 8:15pm – 12:15pm. 

This is a term time only role. 

Working Hours:

Salary (Grade 4)

Full-time salary (52 weeks) From: £18,887 to: £19,650

Actual salary (term time only, 24 hours p/w) From: £10,176 to: £10,588

What we can offer you in return:

• A fantastic working environment where students are enthusiastic and want to learn. All our Hampton schools have modern buildings and all HAT sites have light and airy classrooms, outstanding facilities and are situated at the heart of the community.

• We value our staff and recognise the importance of providing ongoing training opportunities. As a growing Trust we are also able to offer opportunities for promotion and fresh challenges as new roles arise regularly. 

• Our active Staff Wellbeing Group creates an effective channel for staff to be heard, and underpins our commitment to cultivating a supportive working environment which allows staff to flourish and achieve their full potential.

• Our extensive induction programme supports staff every step of the way. 

• Full access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme which is designed to help staff deal with any personal or professional problems. Staff have access to free legal advice, medical information, counselling sessions, online self-help tools, factsheets and the wellbeing portal.

For further details please visit the HAT website: http://www.hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk/jobs/

Application Closing Date: 9.00am on Wednesday 13 July 2022.