Science Technician

Science Technician

Dates To start as soon as possible

Salary Grade 4 £19,171 to £21,589 pro rata

Location Fir Vale Academy Trust, Owler Lane, Sheffield. S4 8GB

Contract Type Full Time

Contract Term Permanent 

Hours 37 hours per week (8am to 4pm) /39 weeks per year contract

This is an opportunity to work in a well-resourced department and join a dedicated team of colleagues within the Science department.  

Candidates should have good inter-personal skills; a confident manner; good literacy/numeracy skills and be educated to NVQ Level 2.  In addition, a keen interest in this area of work and willingness to contribute to the flexible delivery of the service are essential requirements of this post.

We are looking for an excellent technician, who is determined to make a difference to our students; you will be motivated and passionate about learning; a good team player with a commitment to high quality, inclusive education and be willing and able to contribute to the wider school community. 

Fir Vale School is a large 11- 16 mixed secondary school located in the North of Sheffield.  The school has a high proportion of pupils for whom Fir Vale School is their first preference.  

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations. 

For further information and to obtain an application form, job description and person specification, visit www.firvale.com.  

All applicants are required to complete a Fir Vale application form.  Please do not use the Sheffield City Council application form. Applications to be submitted to: recruitment@firvale.com 

Telephone enquiries can be made to Marie Shiels, Business Manager on 0114 2439391.   

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 28th June 2019 at 12:00 noon