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Science Technician

Science Technician

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

Wiltshire

Salary:
Grade dependent on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Apply by:
5 November 2021

Job overview

All abilities welcome, training will be provided, science background preferred

37 hours a week over 5 days – 38 weeks a year

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is seeking an enthusiastic science technician to join our experienced team as a maternity cover, to provide high quality support for teaching and learning in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 in order to meet the needs of all teachers and students within the Science department at RWBA. You will be working in a busy, vibrant and supportive environment where your reliability and forward planning will be essential. 

WHY CHOOSE US

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is part of the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust, based in Swindon. It is oversubscribed and incredibly proud 11-18 school with 1,781 students on roll including 365 students in our popular and successful Sixth Form.

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is committed to developing ‘A growth mindset’ and we would welcome an application from fellow professionals who share that mind-set.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • The chance to work in an outstanding school, in December 2010 the school was awarded "Outstanding" in every area.
  • A great placed accessible school, situated in a pleasant location
  • To work with a dedicated team of professionals who are keen to learn and develop.
  • Onsite parking
  • Pension Scheme
  • Fantastic benefit scheme with discounts on food and clothes retailers, to holiday and cinema, online fitness and recipes from Hello Fresh.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Using lesson plans and meetings to prepare exciting and stimulating chemistry, physics, biology and electronics sessions.
  • Providing technical assistance to teachers and students within planned lessons as requested.
  • Controlling stock; working with the Senior Science Technician when orders should be raised for supplies or services. 
  • Promoting awareness of health and safety in science lessons.
  • Putting equipment /chemicals / computers into the laboratories prior to class and collecting after.
  • General laboratory housekeeping, including hand washing glassware, returning stock to cupboards in the prep room and disposing of waste.
  • Working with a wide range of class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning.
  • Knowledge ICT. 

The right candidate will have: 

  • An academic, technical or vocational qualification to GCSE ‘A’ level/NVQ Level 3 standard in subject area.
  • Have an excellent use of IT packages to support learning in specialist area.
  • Excellent personal skills
  • Ability to establish good working relationships, work proactively within the team, liaise with suppliers, other school staff and pupils. 
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Good written & verbal communication 
  • Prior experience as a Lab Technician or similar
  • A specialist qualification in science
  • A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school. 

Grade is dependent on experience

Closing date 9am, Friday 5 November 2021

Please note CV’s are not accepted only completed application forms and the closing date is Friday 5 November 2021

Safeguarding Statement:

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Please note:  Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment .

About Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

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+44 1793 841 900

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Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is part of the Ascend Learning Trust and shares a vision based on mutual respect, support and encouragement to bring out the best in people. At RWBA we recognise that the quality of learning, teaching and behaviour are inseparable issues and that the vast majority of our pupils act in a sensible and appropriate manner and have a keen desire to learn.

It is important, however, that positive standards of behaviour are promoted to all in a manner which is easily understood to which pupils, parents and staff all subscribe. Good order and discipline are essential to the provision of high standards of education.

There are two underlying principles behind this policy:
1. An acknowledgement that we all have rights, and that with such rights come responsibilities to ourselves, others
   and the School.
2. To be part of a community in which we treat others as we would wish to be treated.

Values and Aims at Wootton Bassett School

We believe in . . .
• the pursuit of learning for the academic, spiritual, social, moral, cultural, physical and personal development of
 pupils.
• providing a broad and balanced curriculum, which presents challenging opportunities for all pupils.
• maintaining a caring community, which encourages courteous and considerate behaviour within an effective and
 stimulating learning environment.
• valuing pupils equally and celebrating their contributions and achievements.
• the desirability of all pupils taking an increasing responsibility for their own learning, decision making and actions.
• encouraging the contributions of all staff.
• the value of links with the wider community.
• the principles and practice of equal opportunity.

We will seek to . . .
• support and guide pupils in formulating and achieving realistic and appropriate personal development plans.
• achieve a smooth progression through and beyond the various phases of formal education.
• promote activities, which provide interaction between the school, business and the community for the enrichment of
 pupils, curriculum and the community itself.
• foster the involvement of parents for the benefit of pupil development.
• support an organisational and management structure that fosters effective curriculum development and delivery,
 facilitates communication and involves governors, staff, pupils and parents in the development of the school.
• encourage and guide staff in broadening their perspectives, framing realistic career targets and supporting their
 achievement through stated school development plans.
• support all staff in fulfilling their designated roles.
• secure the maximum benefits from the financial resources available to the school.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding  and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable  adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   We particularly welcome applications from under-represented  groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability,  sexual-orientation or religion.

Please note any position that involves working with  children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of  whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out  before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment  practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted  candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and  will seek publicly available information on candidates’  suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be  provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online  presence.

References will be obtained before interview at  shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process.  If  previous employment has included working with children, then at least  one referee must be from this employment, regardless  of whether this is the current or most recent employment, any gaps in  employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant  section.

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