Science Technician

34.5 hours per week 39 weeks per year (term time only plus five training days)

Oak Wood School is looking to appoint Science Technician Assistant to support our thriving Science Department.

The successful candidate's role will be to work with our Science Department to provide technical support for practical lessons, ensuring that resources and equipment and areas in Science are suitably maintained and fit for purpose. They will support the learning and teaching activities working closely with staff and pupils

Oak Wood School was recently judged as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted (May 2022) and is truly inclusive, mixed, multi-ethnic 11-18 school that embraces all aspects of comprehensive education. The curriculum is well balanced and reflects the needs of all our students and the local community. The school’s Rewards and Sanctions policy is robust, and staff have welcomed the introduction of centralised sanctions and inclusive polices.

We believe our best resources are our staff. There is a popular and thriving programme of professional development in the department and across the school, at all levels, and colleagues have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally through our membership of both the PiXL club and the Harrow Collegiate Alliance (HCA). The school also offers excellent promotion prospects and a comprehensive induction programme. Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

Situated on a large site close to Heathrow Airport and the centre of Hillingdon, Oak Wood School has much to offer:

• A commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders.
• Staff wellbeing programme.
• Childcare and cycle to school vouchers.
• Excellent transport links (by train 45 minutes to central London), bus routes 427, 278 & U2, train (Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway and Underground (Metropolitan & Piccadilly).
• On-site parking including electric charging facilities.
• On-site catering facilities.

Please read the Science Technician information document for information about the role, Job Description and Person Specification. 

To apply please visit our website www.oakwoodschool.uk and complete our Support Staff application form, which is in two documents, and send via email to HR@oakwoodschool.uk

Visits to the school can be arranged if requested.

Further details are available from the vacancies page of our website: https://www.oakwoodschool.uk/Current-Vacancies/

Closing date: Midday, Wednesday 7 June 2023.

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 12 June 2023.

We reserve the right to interview strong candidates on receipt of application and make appointments before the closing date.

Oak Wood School has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Oak Wood School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.