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Science Technician

Science Technician

Moor Park High School and Sixth Form

Lancashire

  • £22,369 - £24,054 pro rata
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
APT&C Scale Points 7 - 11
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023 or sooner
Apply by:
19 June 2023

Job overview

The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person who has experience and knowledge of laboratory equipment and processes. Experience of working in a similar position or environment would be an advantage but is not essential. 

Under the direction of the Director of Science and STEM, the post holder will be responsible for both scientific and administrative support for the Science Faculty.

Applications are invited from candidates who believe that they can demonstrate all of the following skills and attributes:-

·        A wide and general knowledge of Science

·        Ability to plan, prepare and set up specific curriculum resources/materials/equipment for lessons

·        Experienced and confident user of IT

·        Ability to use and deploy information from CLEAPPS

The role is permanent, term time only and 33 hours 45 minutes per week (over 5 days).

Actual salary based on 33 hours 45 minutes per week, term time only - £17,183 to £18,478 (pay award pending).

Applicants are thanked for their interest in Moor Park High School and Sixth Form. Please note that only candidates shortlisted will be contacted. In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointment will be subject to a full DBS check and references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. We can only consider applications from those legally entitled to work in the UK.  

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About Moor Park High School and Sixth Form

Situated in the heart of the North West of England, Preston is one of the most networked cities in the country, with excellent motorway and transport links providing easy access to the coastline, Lake District, the Pennines and the larger cultural cities of Manchester and Liverpool.

Moor Park High School and Sixth Form is a small and popular 11-18 Foundation School serving a vibrant and diverse community in the heart of Preston, Lancashire. Set alongside a large and beautiful heritage park, Moor Park prides itself on bringing the very best of its historical grammar school traditions into a modern and dynamic context that inspires excellence in all we do.  We are proud of our school and grateful to work in the heart of this diverse and vibrant community.

The school is at a very exciting time in its development.  The current Headteacher was appointed in January 2017 and in 2018 we were the most improved secondary school in Lancashire, our standards continue to go from strength to strength.  Our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021 established that the school is now firmly ‘Good’ and that safety, good behaviour and high expectations permeate every part of school life. The report also notes that; “Teachers enjoy working at the school. They feel valued and supported by senior leaders and governors.”

The professional development of the staff remains a high priority and our excellent provision was praised by Ofsted. We are fully committed to professional learning and we invest in our staff and invest heavily in their professional development.  We promote vibrant professional discourse and we develop careers. We want to create a healthy profession as well as a healthy school.  This commitment to our staff is contained in our Wellbeing Charter which guarantees that the emotional and physical wellbeing of our staff is given top priority.

Our mission statement is simple. We exist so that all students will be able to access higher education and participate in our modern democracy. This starts with high quality teaching.  Our teachers are committed to offering excellence for all students, regardless of their backgrounds and abilities. We believe in exemplary behaviour, that our young people should be positive role models for other students and for their communities. We believe in offering a broad academic curriculum that gives all students access to further education and employment. We offer high quality enrichment activities that prepare our students for the world outside school and help them to enjoy sport, music and the arts. Finally, we have high expectations because every child is known, they all get the opportunity to achieve their best.


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