Science Technician
Trafford College - Altrincham
Stockport
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2022
Job overview
£8,933 - £9,065 per annum (pro rated salary)
£17,910- £18,174per annum(full time equivalent salary)
22 hours per week
Working 35.67 weeks per year to be paid for 42.74 weeks (to include annual leave accrual)
The Trafford College Group (TCG) has an opportunity for an experienced Science Technician to support our learners to progress through provision of a technical support service to the curriculum area and contributing to the effective operation of the curriculum’s activities.
The Job:
You will be responsible for preparing equipment and materials for practical classes, demonstrations and exam projects. Additionally, you will maintain, repair and rebuild tools and equipment, issue materials and equipment to staff and students and ensure good housekeeping of classrooms and learning and storage areas. As part of your duties, you will provide support to lecturers during laboratory experiments, as well as being required to adhere to health and safety procedures and systems ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
About you:
In order to be successful in this role you must have numeracy and literacy skills at level 2 or be prepared to work towards them, a technical qualification and relevant experience to at least level 3 in Science, and be a qualified First Aider and COSHH certified, or be prepared to undertake the training.
If you are passionate about supporting learners to achieve then there has never been a better time to join Trafford College Group.
Trafford College Group:
Trafford College Group - New Opportunities - A Great Place to Work.
Benefits
• 28 days annual leave Pro Rata. In addition you are entitled to Bank and Public Holidays (PRO RATA) normally observed in England and Wales.
• Generous contributory company pension scheme
• Childcare discounts
• Onsite Starbucks
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous Professional Development
• Free Parking
Staff at Trafford College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all of our students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes, if you’d like to join our team, we’d love to hear from you!
The Trafford College Group promotes, celebrates and values diversity and is committed to promoting equality for all. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.
The Trafford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.
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About Trafford College - Altrincham
- Trafford College - Altrincham
- Manchester Road, West Timperley, Altrincham
- Cheshire
- WA14 5PQ
- United Kingdom
Close to both city centre Manchester and the Cheshire countryside and benefitting from excellent public transport and road links Trafford College is an exciting and vibrant place to work and study. The College has placed itself firmly on the map as one of the leading providers of education and training in Greater Manchester, offering responsive provision which meets the needs of young people, adults and employers alike. Strong investment in new buildings has provided students with state of the art, industry standard training facilities that are amongst the best in the North West.
We are extremely proud of our students’ achievements. From their outstanding exam results to showcasing their skills at national competitions our students are testament to our commitment to innovative teaching, learning and support.
Trafford College has been awarded National Skills Academy Status for excellence in Retail, Sport & Active Leisure, Hospitality and Financial Services and holds STEM Assured status. Recognised as good by OFSTED in 2017 the college is committed to achieving outstanding and recognises that this continued journey of success can only be achieved through the continued dedication of our exceptional and inspiring staff who share strong values and are committed to realising the College’s vision of inspiring minds and connecting people.
As a learning organisation Trafford College exists to help all students and staff achieve their full potential. Our aim is to be a truly inclusive learning organisation where staff and students’ individual skills are developed and differences are respected, valued and celebrated.
As an employee of the College you will receive an attractive benefits package which includes, generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, childcare vouchers, employee wellbeing service, cycle to work scheme, onsite Starbucks coffee shop, Enhance Salon & Spa, Aspire, our award winning restaurant, and heavily discounted membership to the College gym.
If you want to share our passion for success and inspire our future workforce there has never been a better time to work for Trafford College.
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