Science Technician
Padgate Academy
Warrington
- £21,898 - £24,115 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Actual Term time only pay - £21,898 to £24,115
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2025
- Apply by:
- 30 March 2025
Job overview
Science Technician
Start Date: From 22nd April 2025 (to be agreed)
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 1 INSET day (38.2 weeks per year) Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm
Salary details: Grade 5 – SPC 8 to 14 - £25,992 to £28,624 per annum full time. Actual Term time only pay - £21,898 to £24,115
Padgate Academy is a member of the Warrington-based multi-academy trust “The Challenge Academy Trust” and is on a journey to becoming a truly exceptional school for the community it serves. We look towards our PRIDE values (positivity, resilience, integrity, determination and endeavour), which we aspire to demonstrate on a daily basis.
An opportunity has arisen for a Technician within the Science Department at Padgate Academy. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible candidate to provide high-level technical assistance to the science department teaching staff in support of the teaching, guidance and learning that is necessary to deliver the science curriculum at KS3 & KS4. The postholder will also be required to provide First Aid on a rota basis (full training will be provided).
At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.
Our staff offer also includes:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme/Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
- Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
- Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.
Applications will be considered from candidates who wish to apply for this role on a job share basis.
Padgate Academy is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.
For further information including a job description and to download an application form to apply please visit our website https://padgateacademy.co.uk/vacancies
Completed support staff application forms should be e-mailed to jobs@padgateacademy.co.uk by the closing date of 30th March 2025
It is anticipated interviews will take place on Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Attached documents
About Padgate Academy
I am delighted and proud to welcome you to Padgate Academy. We are a fully inclusive secondary academy in North Warrington. The school benefits from being part of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT). Here, at Padgate we are unswervingly committed to serving the local community through provision of a first-class education for all students. We are also committed to providing all students at the academy with a rich and ambitious curriculum offer that enables them to acquire the high-level knowledge that allows them to be successful during their time at the academy, as well as prepared to meet the demands of what comes next.
During the time students are at the academy they are also able to supplement the rich academic curriculum with opportunities to develop their creativity, character, and leadership. We believe that these aspects of education are fundamental to developing the necessary knowledge, skills, and aptitudes necessary to enable them to thrive. These aspects of school life are brought together in our CAS programme (creativity, activity, and society) which provides opportunities for student leadership, enrichment, expression and enables them to make a positive contribution to society beyond the classroom.
As a school, we also believe in the importance of our students demonstrating good manners, showing respect, and demonstrating kindness in all they do. Students are also expected to always have a positive attitude to their learning. These things underpin our school culture and ethos and are celebrated as part of our comprehensive rewards system. We are proud of our caring systems of pastoral support at the academy and want all students here to feel happy, safe, and supported during their time here.
Visitors to the school often comment on the positive relationships at the school as well as the warm and supportive learning environment. All these aspects of school life are encapsulated on our school motto ‘Proud to be Padgate’.
Adam McMillan BA (Hons)
Principal
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