Science Technician (Biology)

JFS is a thriving school with nearly 2,000 students and in the last available national tables, the Sunday Times school rankings placed the school fifth in the country for academic performance. Alongside its national success, it is however, also a school that has been through a turbulent period within the year following a Special Measures by OfSTED in May 2021. At the time, OfSTED said that the school failed to create a culture of openness and mutual respect and it is our hope that this could now be no further from the truth. Working with Sir Michael Wilshaw and Dame Joan McVittie, the school has seen a radical overhaul of its processes and the safeguarding team has since been commended through a range of external reviews.

The response of the school to the OfSTED report has been to relentlessly seek improvement rather than question decisions and that approach is something that the school will embody going forward. With the recent appointment of David Moody who previously led Harris Battersea from Special Measures to Outstanding and has also worked as Regional Director for Academies Enterprise Trust, there is now a wealth of experience in the school and JFS will not rest until it is truly exceptional. 

Of the highest priority in that pursuit is the appointment of exceptional staff. In seeking people to join us we are looking for highly driven, passionate, caring and intellectually curious staff who wish to work with us to define what state education should be at its very best. With a Sixth Form cohort of over 500 incredible students, the school will be built around academic challenge in every lesson and in every classroom alongside superb pastoral care to ensure that students leave us ready to lead happy lives and with as many doors as possible open to them. 

The Science department is seeking someone who will do whatever it takes to ensure the life chances of our students are maximised and someone who approaches their work with personal humility and intense professional dedication. Matching your efforts, will be our efforts to support your development and our desire is that our middle-leaders are our senior leaders of the future.

Applications from candidates of faith or non-faith backgrounds are most welcome.

Closing date for applications: noon on Wednesday 04 January 2023

Interview date: TBC

JFS shall reserve the right to shortlist candidates and interview prior to the closing date.

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Please note, it is not part of JFS' recruitment process to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants at the application stage.