Science Laboratory Technician
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School & Sixth Form
Birmingham
- £19,106 - £20,910 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 2
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 30 June 2023
Job overview
Science Laboratory Technician
Job Advert September 2023 Term time only plus two weeks of the holidays, 36.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
Salary and benefits
Salary Grade 2 £19,106 - £20,910 this is term time only + 2 weeks = 41 working weeks in school holidays.
Additional opportunities to do a paid lunch duty.
St Thomas Aquinas is a large, oversubscribed secondary school serving the South Birmingham area. We have recently been awarded an outstanding judgement by the Catholic School’s Inspectorate and are proud to be expanding our team of dedicated staff.
We are seeking a Science Laboratory Technician to join a thriving Science faculty. This represents an excellent opportunity to work as part of an experienced team. And with students from primary years up to sixth form. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Faculty in Science and Senior Laboratory Technician to support growth and progression.
The successful candidate will:
- Have responsibility for preparing materials, chemicals and equipment for and during practical sessions within science.
- Be involved in providing support to students and staff in respect of any relevant training and operating equipment.
- Be responsible for implementing risk assessments in the practical areas of the science department.
- Have responsibility for clearing labs, cleaning materials and equipment following practical sessions in Science.
- Need to be flexible and have previous knowledge of materials preparation, experiment preparation and equipment maintenance along with strict adherence to health and safety; it is essential that you can demonstrate good organisational skills and pro-active thinking and planning. Scientific or technical background would be advantageous, although is not essential.
- Have knowledge of (or willingness to learn about) CLEAPPS, COSHH and keeping of microbiological stock would also be an advantage. Level 3 qualifications in Science would be advantageous, but not essential.
A successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following characteristics:
· Evidence of qualifications, knowledge and understanding of scientific practice
· Ability to organise and prioritise your own workload whilst working alone or as part of a team
· Highly developed organisational skills dealing with multiple tasks simultaneously
· A desire to secure ambitious targets and outcomes
· An eye for detail and a tidy working environment
· A dynamic personality including a capacity, drive, passion and energy to succeed
· High personal standards including managing corridor spaces in a busy school environment on duty
· Excellent health and attendance record
· Excellent communication skills
· Experience of working with children would be an advantage
St Thomas Aquinas is fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
An application pack is available to download from our website https://www.stacs.org/Vacancies/
Should you require further information, please call 0121 464 4643 or email: enquiry@stacs.org
Closing date for applications: Friday 30 June 2023 at 9.00 a.m.
Attached documents
About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School & Sixth Form
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School & Sixth Form
- Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B38 8AP
- United Kingdom
St Thomas Aquinas is a large and thriving Catholic comprehensive school situated in the town of Kings Norton, in the south of Birmingham. Along with seven local primary schools, it is part of Lumen Christi MAC, a growing Catholic Multi Academy. The secondary school with a sixth form educates girls and boys aged between 11 and 18. There are approximately 1,160+ pupils on roll with around 160 students in the Sixth Form.
Headteacher
Chris Martin
Values and Vision
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School’s mission statement is: ‘Christ is at the centre of our school community where we live, love and learn together’. It is a place where staff and students from all faiths live out the school mission. Leaders, teacher and governors share a vision of a holistic education and seek to develop committed learners and exceptional people.
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is unapologetically ambitious for the children we serve. The school pursues a knowledge-based approach; that is, the highest standards of behaviour and academic challenge for all regardless of background. In November 2018 the school was judged to be 'Good' by OFSTED. The next phase of development is to be a truly great Catholic school.
Ofsted report
“Strong and thoughtful leadership from the principal and other leaders have seen the school improve considerably.”
“Relationships are strong across the school. Pupils like and trust their teachers and other adults. Consequently, pupils are happy to ask questions, offer answers in class and attempt challenging work.”
“Behaviour has improved significantly over the past 18 months. Pupils are well behaved and have excellent attitudes to learning. The school is calm and orderly throughout the day.”
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