Science Technician
Forge Valley School
Sheffield
- £19,312 - £19,698 pro rata
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 15 December 2021
Job overview
Science Technician
37 hours per week - 41 weeks per year
Grade 3
£19312– £19698 (pro-rata)
Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by Tapton School Academy Trust. Our school ethos is founded on the principal that ambition and endeavour are key components in achieving success. Currently serving around 1400 pupils, our new, purpose-built learning environment has excellent facilities to help us deliver our curriculum.
We seek to appoint a suitably qualified Science Technician who will be responsible for providing technical support in Science subjects from KS3 to KS5. Being adaptable and willing to take on all challenges is essential, as is an interest in all areas of Science. Technical expertise is preferred as a large part of the role involves setting up the equipment and providing the necessary support with the GCSE and A Level ‘Required Practical’ activities. You would also be flexible, mindful of Health and Safety issues and possess excellent interpersonal skills. A degree of computer literacy is required.
Applicants should have knowledge of COSHH regulations and a relevant Science qualification, ideally with previous experience of working in a Science department, School or commercial laboratory.
Forge Valley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with Forge Valley School Safeguarding procedures - Forge Valley School - Safeguarding
For further information or to access an application pack, please visit the school website –
Lorna Jennings, PA to Headteacher
Forge Valley School, Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HG
Telephone: 0114 234 8805
Email: applications@forgevalley.sheffield.sch.uk
Website: https://www.forgevalley.school/
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED ON THE FORGE VALLEY APPLICATION FORM AND SUBMITTED TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS ABOVE
Closing date: 15 December 2021
Interviews: w/c 3 January 2022
Attached documents
About Forge Valley School
Forge Valley School is part of Tapton School Academy Trust which is a Sheffield, cross-phase multi-academy trust, currently consisting of eight schools.
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