Science Technician
New College Pontefract
Wakefield
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- £22,639 pa
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 2 June 2024
Job overview
Are you passionate about science? Do you want the opportunity to contribute to the success of future scientists? If this sounds like you, the Science Technician role at our vibrant, dynamic and OFSTED outstanding-rated sixth form college could be the perfect job for you.
We are currently seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Science Technician to support the smooth running of science teaching. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a small team, across all sciences, in a role which will allow you to showcase your attention to detail, organisational skills and adaptability. You will help provide our students with the opportunity to deepen their learning and develop their scientific interest and practical skills. You will be responsible for preparing equipment and laboratories for practical classes, assisting with demonstrations and maintaining equipment and resources.
Although we have a full-time vacancy available (37 hours per week), we are happy to consider applicants looking for a part-time role and flexibility around working patterns can be discussed at interview. Please indicate on your application the number of hours you would be interested in.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our welcoming team. We have a positive and supportive culture and a strong reputation for progression and development. You should have previous practical experience however you do not need to have previously held a school/college science technician role to be considered for this post. The college can provide funding for external training courses, such as those run by CLEAPSS to support your professional development.
Why work for us?
- NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country.
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
- Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
- Attractive pension scheme
- A cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
- A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff
To apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: 2 June 2024.
NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. We value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity. As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.
About New College Pontefract
An exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our dynamic and welcoming team at the forefront of the sector, and make a real difference to the education and aspirations of the young people in the local community.
New College Pontefract is an outstanding place to work and study, regularly near the top of UK sixth from College results tables and awarded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2023. The majority of our A level students progress to higher education at over 60 different universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.
New College Pontefract delivers primarily A Level provision, alongside a range of Applied General Qualifications and GCSE Maths. We provide students with over 60 courses to choose from, this along with our highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers ensures our students receive an outstanding learner experience. We provide a wide range of extra-curricular and personal development activities, including sports and college production; we want New College Pontefract to be a vibrant community that students and staff will be eager to join.
The college is outward facing and believes strongly in collaboration, being the lead partner in our teaching school, collaborating with over 30 schools and colleges. The teaching school creates opportunities for staff to access a range of CPD, to deliver on CPD events and to support colleagues and departments in other schools/colleges.
As an employer, we strongly believe in recognising and rewarding outstanding performance in all our staff and have an excellent reward and recognition scheme in place. The college has a warm and friendly atmosphere, making it an exciting and enjoyable place to study and work. We have lots of great benefits to offer staff and we always have plenty going on, whether it is our annual well-being day, Christmas party or social gatherings.
New College Pontefract sits within the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), a multi-academy Trust which currently consisting of three 16-19 Colleges, three Primary Schools and one 11-16 Academy. NCLT was awarded ‘Employer of the year’ in the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards and is recognised as a Leader in Diversity and a Disability Confident Employer. Collaboration is at the core if our work and we have a shared commitment to providing an outstanding learning experience and making a positive contribution to social mobility and the lives of young people.
Thank you for considering the exciting opportunities available with us.
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