Science Technician

Required January 2019   

Post Title: Science Technician 

Grade:   Grade 2 (point 10 – 13) Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 8.15 am – 4.15 pm Term time only 3 days per week (Wed, Thurs, Fri) 

Salary: £16,863 - £17,391 (pro-rata for part time and term time only)   

Do you have experience working in a laboratory with a scientific background and are looking for an opportunity to work on a part time basis? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to work in a school laboratory as a  part time science technician, working term time only.  We require applicants to have a minimum qualification of 5 GCSE’s (grade A*–C), including English, Mathematics and a Science. You will need to possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office.  

An Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) is available to download from www.tanfieldschool.co.uk.   CV’s are not accepted.  

Support and training will be provided.  

Closing date for applications: 26th November 2018

Interviews will take place: 7th December 2018  

Please note the actual salary range for the post is £8835 - £9111  

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.  Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.  The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and all posts are subject to a six month probationary period.