Part-time Science Technician
Padworth College
West Berkshire
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2024
Job overview
Padworth College, a co-educational boarding and day College for international and British students aged 14-18 years, has the following part time vacancy:
Science Technician
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Science Technician to join our team, working on a part-time basis, term time only. We are flexible with working hours and days but it is likely that it will be 15-20 hours per week with the possibility of more or less hours for the right candidate.
In this role you will provide technical support to the team of Science Teachers, contributing to students' learning experience by assisting with the preparation of materials and apparatus for practical work, innovating and creating new equipment. You may also be required to keep stock checks, place orders, take care of deliveries and invoices as well as keep departmental financial records.
The role comes with a competitive salart, subject to experience; 5% pension contributions; pro rata 25 days holidays & bank holidays; and all working time meals (during term time).
The closing date for applications is 31st May 2024. Early applications are encouraged. Interviews will be held as soon as possible. We reserve the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process or not to offer the post.
For more details and an Application Form, please see the Padworth College vacancies page on our website - https://www.padworth.com/about-us/careers-and-current-vacancies/ or email recruitment@padworth.com
All College staff are expected to:
· Support and contribute to the College’s responsibility for Safeguarding Students
· Work towards and support the College vision and objectives
· Carry out the work of the College to the best of their ability, displaying initiative and enthusiasm
· Support Colleagues and their work
Padworth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfae of children and young people so the post is subject to an enhanced DBS
About Padworth College
Located in Reading, Berkshire, Padworth College is a co-educational independent senior school. First established in 1963, the school became co-educational in 2005. The school has around 100 pupils aged 14-19, making it far smaller than the average secondary school. Padworth College occupies an 18-acre site, and is mainly housed in an 18th Century manor house. Despite this, the school can boast of a wide range of modern, high-quality teaching and recreational facilities. The school primarily accepts boarding pupils, although a small number of day pupils are in attendance.
Headteacher
Mr Crispin Dawson
Values and Vision
Padworth College seeks to provide a unique education for its pupils. The school has no uniform, with all staff members being referred to by their first names. The school is committed to providing students with the greatest amount of freedom possible within a work environment, encouraging pupils to be actively involved and guiding their educations, as well as take an intellectual curiosity in their studies. The school has a high number of international students, and provides strong support in ordered to help them develop their English-language skills and help them form a strong school community.
ISI Inspection
“The school is very successful in meeting its aims. The large majority of pupils are working in English as their second language and, as such, their achievements and learning are good. Pupils achieve good results in national examinations and make excellent progress overall. They benefit from a good curriculum, appropriate to their specific needs, although provision for physical education and sport is limited.”
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