Science Technician

 Science Technician

Salary:  SET Grade 3 (SCP 10-13) £20812-£21190 FTE per annum Pro Rata amount £17874-£18199

Type: Permanent Contract, Part Time, 37 Hours per week term time only plus 3 inset days

Location: Woodhey High School, Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, BL0 9QZ

Woodhey High School are seeking a specialist Science Technician to join our Science Faculty, following the retirement of one of our experienced technicians.

The successful candidate will be:

·        Innovative, diligent, flexible and with a drive for improvement

·        A dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with pupils and staff alike

·        Professional, always leading by example

·        Fully supportive of the positive ethos of the school and a willingness to contribute to wider school life, for example, through extracurricular activities

·        Willing to participate in personal continued professional development.

Woodhey is a high achieving and inclusive 11-16 community comprehensive school. We are committed to providing a secure and caring learning environment for all our pupils and we ask our pupils to achieve, care and enjoy. Our aim is to develop highly-educated, well-rounded, considerate and confident young people who are willing and able to contribute to society. There are currently 1119 pupils on the school roll.

Woodhey has a successful Science Faculty that consistently achieves results well above the national average. Science is allocated 6 hours per fortnight in Years 7 & 8 with an additional hour in Year 9. Woodhey’s Science curriculum is available at https://www.woodhey.bury.sch.uk/science/

Woodhey is a school within the Shaw Education Trust. The Trust is led by an Executive Leadership Team steeped in school leadership and improvement experience: www.shaw-education.org.uk.They are committed to the continued professional development of all members of staff and the sustained successful performance of all its academies.

The Shaw Education Trust offer the following benefits with your employment:

An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers Pension

Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (28 days holiday rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service + Paid Bank Holidays)

Access to health and wellbeing support via Occupational Health

Cycle to work scheme

Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

Woodhey High School is dedicated to the safeguarding and wellbeing of students; all staff must share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate screening including Enhanced DBS check.

Please click on the following link to refer to SET Safeguarding link Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Application forms can be obtained at www.shaw-education.org.uk/careers We shall be delighted to consider your application if you decide to apply. Applicants are asked to complete an application form and write a letter of application to the Headteacher, Mr Dean Watson of no more than 2 sides of A4, (minimum text size 11 Arial), outlining your experience relevant to the post and stating why you feel you would be suitable for the post.

For an informal discussion and further information about the post, please call (01706 825215) or email Julie.souter@woodhey.set.org, Julie Souter, completed applications should also be sent to this email address.

In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Thursday 1st December 2022 12 noon

Shortlisting Date: Monday 5th December 2022

Interview Date: Week commencing 5th December 2022

Start date: As soon as possible