Science Technician
The Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College
Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 3, Scale Point 4-6, £24,404 - £25,183 pro rata (£20,988 - £22,152 actual)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 21 February 2025
Job overview
Do you currently work in a laboratory, technical role within industry or in in an area of science education?
Are you focused on delivering a high-quality support?
Do you want to contribute to the growth of science curriculum provision and enhance your technical skills?
Do you want to work in a diverse and inclusive community, with high standards of pupil behaviour and a calm and purposeful learning environment?
Are you looking for a permanent role? We are located in South Manchester with great transport links.
If so, this could be the ideal role for you.
We are seeking a permanent Science Technician.
The Barlow has a great reputation as an employer who provides continuous professional development and job stability.
You will benefit from:
- Working with children
- Job stability
- Local government pension scheme
- Access to varied training programmes and online training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- A supportive team and working environment
- An interesting and varied role
Important Details:
- Contract: Permanent, term-time plus 5 days
- Salary: Grade 3, Scale Point 4-6, £24,404 - £25,183 pro rata (£20,988 - £22,152 actual)
- Working Hours: 35 hours, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm
- Start Date: ASAP
- Pension: Greater Manchester Pension Fund with employer contributions of 17.2%
- Location: Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, M20 6BX
Duties of the Science Technician
You will work independently to:
- To provide practical support to the teachers by responding efficiently to requests, ensuring that these meet the required expectations of the teaching staff
- To create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment in their specific curricular or resource area within the school
- To carry out timely and accurate preparation and use of specialist equipment resources/materials as required by staff, the curriculum or lesson plans
- To maintain records as requested by the teacher
- To ensure the health and safety and good behaviour of pupils and to take appropriate action when required
- To monitor and manage stock and supplies, cataloguing and ordering as required
- To carry out maintenance of specialist equipment and checks in line with quality and safety standards
The Science Technician must:
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person as soon as they arise
- Be aware of and support differences to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
- To work as part of a team to support colleagues and contribute towards the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
- To provide technical support outside of lesson time, for example, clubs and extracurricular activities where relevant
- To participate in training and other learning activities and performance management as required
Advantages but not essential:
· Previous experience in other relevant roles
Are you the Science Technician we are searching for?
If so, please get in touch - call the HR team 0161 438 2108, send over your CV, or complete and return an application form hr@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk
- Closing date: Friday 21st February 2025, 8.00am
- Interview: Week beginning Monday 24th February 2025
About our School
The Barlow is a highly successful, mixed, 11-16 Catholic comprehensive. In July 2024, Ofsted judged our school to be ‘Good’ in all categories. Public examination results are strong; above national average in most subject areas. We are a diverse and inclusive community, with high standards of pupil behaviour and a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school is located in Didsbury, a popular area of south Manchester, with excellent transport links.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people, and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS and social media screening are required for all successful applicants.
Our school is passionate about diversity and treat everyone equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
Attached documents
About The Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College
- The Barlow RC High School & Specialist Science College
- Parrs Wood Road, East Didsbury, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M20 6BX
- United Kingdom
Introduction
The Barlow RC High School is a leading Catholic High School in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford.
We are a school that embraces Christian values, fosters academic excellence, delivers a broad, balanced, challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum and ensures the highest quality of teaching and learning.
As a Catholic school, The Barlow has a distinct ethos which is centred on the teachings of Jesus. We believe that each person is made in the image and likeness of God and we aim to develop pupils' gifts and talents so that they reach their full potential.
The Barlow promotes excellence for young people in Manchester and the surrounding areas. We are a diverse and inclusive community and as such, we welcome pupils of all faiths and those without. Our community is built on outstanding relationships. Our school motto is ‘Rise up, take courage and do it.’ We believe it is more important than ever in today’s society for our pupils to show courage, embrace challenges head on, pursue their dreams and make a difference in society.
The Barlow fosters academic excellence, delivering a broad, balanced, challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum and ensures high-quality teaching and learning. We have an experienced, highly skilled, and committed teaching staff, who have high expectations and aspirations and provide an excellent learning environment for all pupils - regardless of their prior attainment. Learning at The Barlow goes beyond the classroom, with a plethora of co-curricular activities designed to create opportunities and widen pupils’ horizons.
The Barlow is a school where pupils feel safe, happy and valued. We pride ourselves on our relentless drive to ensure that all pupils flourish; and grow into well-rounded, respectful, confident, successful, young people. This is built on high-quality pastoral care and guidance, as well as the close partnership we form with parents and carers, to ensure the best possible education for all our pupils. We instil in our pupils the importance of fairness, in which, individual dignity is upheld and respected. We nurture pupils to be proud of promoting our core values of serve, pray, achieve and respect.
Ofsted rated 'GOOD' June 2024
GOLD Wellbeing Award September 2024
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