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Science Technician

Science Technician

Outwood Academy Adwick

Doncaster

  • £14,599 - £15,205 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
9 December 2022

Job overview

28 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)

Term Time Only + 5 days

Outwood Academy Adwick seeks applications from outstanding applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role.

Outwood Academy Adwick places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development. We believe that all support staff within our Family of Schools are key posts in terms of securing student success and achievement across a broad range of subjects and experiences. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious individuals who will add value to our Academy in both academic terms and through involvement in the fabric of learning and success beyond the classroom.

We are seeking to recruit a Science Technician to cover a maternity to provide technical support to the Science Department. The role of the science technician is to support the teaching and learning in the Science Department on a day to day basis as directed by the Senior Science Technician and Head of Department. This role would involve organising apparatus and resources prior to lessons, including the construction, preparation, checking of any specialist equipment and assisting teaching staff with practical and examination work.

The successful candidate will have Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths and relevant Health and Safety qualifications.  Experience of working directly in a role of this kind previously is not required as training will be provide.. Most important is the ability to be able to work independently and in a team, have initiative, and good organisational skills.

They must be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team. It is vital they are able to prioritise their workload and ensure that strict deadlines are met whilst working under pressure and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

If you have any questions regarding the post, please email k.field@adwick.outwood.com.

For more information and to apply online, please go to: www.outwood.com > Careers.

Closing date: Midday on 9 December 2022.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

About Outwood Academy Adwick

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+44 1302 722237

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Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson

Principal: Andy Scruby

We are an 11-18 academy based just north of the large, friendly, South Yorkshire town of Doncaster.

We have been a member of the Outwood Family since 2009, and in our 2023 Ofsted inspection the academy was graded Good in all categories. The inspection noted ‘the school has a supportive and caring culture. Staff build arm and friendly relationships with pupils. Pupils achieve their full potential. Staff are proud to work at the school’.

We offer a holistic education that makes learning stimulating, engaging and enjoyable for every student.

The inspectors were equally complimentary about our sixth form provision, with a wide range of courses on offer; including A Levels, vocational qualifications and T-levels.

We have also won numerous awards as a school and we have been accredited with the prestigious IQM Award, in addition to being an IQM Centre of Excellence for 3 years, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

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