Assistant Science Technician

Hours:                                   37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

(Usual working hours are 8:00 to 4:00 with a finish of 3:30 one day per week, to be agreed dependent on Academy needs).

Contract Basis:                    Fixed term basis of 1 year in the first instance.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Assistant Technician to help with the smooth running of the Science Department. Supporting the full Science Department, the role will work mainly at the Sleaford Campus but flexibility is required to work at our Ruskington campus on occasions too.

Duties will include assisting the Senior Science Technician and Science Technician with maintaining and cleaning equipment; preparation of chemicals and solutions; trialling practical activities with appropriate supervision, ensuring equipment and materials are available for staff and that work areas are kept clean and tidy. A willingness to be flexible, good communication skills and an interest in science are required. Current and relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation would be an advantage.

You will be required to have experience of working in a similar role and some basic knowledge of science taught in the classroom. The ideal candidate will also hold a minimum of 2 GCSE’s to include English and Maths from grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent or be able to demonstrate a willingness to work towards achieving these qualifications.

St George’s Academy is a large, successful, 11-18 mixed secondary school of 2,377 students (including 349 in the sixth form and 531 on our Ruskington Campus) with outstanding facilities in all areas. The Academy serves Sleaford, Ruskington and the surrounding Lincolnshire villages.

If you would like to join a very supportive team in an Academy of enthusiastic and friendly dedicated staff, then we would be delighted to hear from you

Further details including the job description for the role and application forms are available from our website at www.st-georges-academy.org. Please note that CVs are not acceptable. 

Should you have any

questions or wish to arrange an informal visit to the Academy, you can contact

us by email to jobs@st-georges-academy.org or by calling 01529 301162. Informal

visits are welcomed to all roles and can be offered outside of core school

hours where this would be helpful.

St George’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Additional employment checks will also be carried out for all roles in accordance with “Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance for Schools and Colleges”.