Lead Senior Science Technician
Howard of Effingham School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,084 pa - £25,622pa pro rata (£24,642 - £28,590pa FTE) plus excellent benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- tba
- Apply by:
- 4 January 2019
Job overview
The Howard of Effingham School has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Senior Science Technician.
Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 4.00pm , Friday 8.15am to 3.45pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break)
The post holder will lead the Senior Science Technicians and Science Technicians in supporting the teaching of science by ensuring the delivery of high quality laboratory services. Main duties will include: allocation of tasks to the technicians in the department; advising the Head of Faculty of necessary purchase and expenditure and supervising and coordinating the ordering process.
The successful applicant will be educated to A level, HNC or equivalent or able to evidence ability an equivalent level. Previous work experience in a relevant environment is a must, together with experience of staff supervision. Knowledge of the technical area is essential, including practical skills.
Good written and oral communication skills are key, with the ability to build sound relationships with others. The postholder must be competent in a range of IT Tools, have a high level of analytical and organisation skills and be able to prioritise and plan their own workload in the context of conflicting priorities.
The postholder must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences and be able to follow strict Health and Safety regulations.
THPT can offer:
- An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developing organisation
- Excellent benefit package to include Cycle to Work, Sainsbury’s Loyalty Discount and access to discount schemes
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty and Service Awards
Interviews may take place prior to the closing date by mutual agreement.
Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The Howard Partnership Trust is school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Howard of Effingham School
- Howard of Effingham School
- Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead
- Surrey
- KT24 5JR
- United Kingdom
We all share the same goal at The Howard, to bring out the best in our young people. As a result, students achieve highly and make very good progress. Our teaching staff are highly qualified and all are graduates or teachers with specialist qualifications in their respective subject areas. The Headteacher is supported by a team of senior leaders and curriculum areas are led by Heads of Faculty and Subject Leaders. Year Leaders and Year Managers lead the year teams and are responsible for students’ pastoral care. The school is also very well-supported by highly capable and professional support staff in both student-facing and administration roles. Staff development is an important and ongoing priority, and significant investment is put into staff training.
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