Science Technician

Science Technician

Required September 2018

20 hours per week (Term time only + 5 days)

£16881 Pro rata £7736

The Science Department at the academy is both supportive of its staff and ensures that students make excellent progress. There are a variety of different opportunities and responsibilities within the department to help with your continuing professional development, including becoming a form tutor. The students undertake a 3 year KS4 programme of study, within this students must complete Required Practical activities as part of their GCSE. It is paramount that these practicals are developed and fine tuned in order to ensure the best learning experience for our young people. 

The successful candidate will:

• Be an enthusiastic Science Technician to support and further develop the work in the Science Department
• Be a self-motivated person
• Work as part of a very strong team and be expected to play a full role
• Be well organised and hardworking
• Be committed to high standards and have a flexible approach to work
• Have the ability to support and communicate effectively with students and staff 
• Desirably have the ability to cope with challenging situations
• Passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people
• Preferably have experience of working in a school or laboratory environment 
• Able to work independently and anticipate needs

We can offer: 

• An exciting opportunity to make a real contribution to the progress of our students and to become part of a hard working supportive department in an inclusive academy
• An excellent reputation in the local community
• A tailored CPD programme is available 
• A forward looking and progressive department
• A dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff
• Superb facilities and new resources including state of the art laboratories
• Aspirational and hard working students

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children.  Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on the academy application form, and not via CV alone or agencies.

For further details visit our website www.tsla.co.uk for an application form and job description, alternatively please contact Lorna Johnson, PA to the Senior Leadership Team on 01724 842447 or email to ljohnson@tsla.co.uk 

If you would like to discuss the role please contact the Science Coordinator Laura Purbrick on 01724 842447 or email to lpurbrick@tsla.co.uk

Closing Date : Friday 29th June 2018 at 9am.   Interviews : Week Commencing 2nd July 2018