Science Technician

Science Technician

Salary: H4 £19,171-£20,344 pro rata

Full Time, Permanent

Term time only

Required for June/July

About the School:

Rickmansworth School is an 11-19 heavily oversubscribed co-educational partially (35%) selective converter academy with 1260 on roll, expanding to 1450 over the next five years. Judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted (November 2017). Staff Development recognised as an area of excellence by Challenge Partners (March 2018), with 3 staff achieving national finals in last 2 years. Academic results are strong with GCSE Progress 8 +0.25 (sig +ve), EBacc 39% and A level almost 50% A*-B grades, with 100% students securing first choice destinations.  

The School is in a strong, stable financial position. £3.5m school expansion completed September 2018 which included New Sixth-form centre, ten classrooms, drama theatres and film editing suite. Outstanding staff well-being programme includes annual well-being day. Childcare vouchers, Flu jabs, Access to the Fitness Suite and swimming pool, Staff sports clubs and Free eye tests. Our students enjoy learning and are a pleasure to teach. We believe every child deserves the best and we aim to achieve excellence in all aspects of school life.

About the position:

• Preparation of teaching resources and equipment, requested by Science Teachers, mainly for KS3 lessons.

• Setting up apparatus

• Clearing away equipment after lessons

• Provide support to teaching staff and students

• Prep chemical reagents and equipment in line with COSHH risk assessments and CLEAPPS recommendations

• Monitor, purchase and keep an inventory of stock. 

• Undertake appropriate training

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer.  Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

Application forms and details can be obtained from the website www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk or by calling the School on 01923 726917 or by email to rspinks@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk 

Deadline for applications: 8:00am Monday 3 June 2019

Interview date: Thursday 6 June 2019

Suitable applicants may be interviewed upon receipt of an application