Science Technician

Rated "Outstanding" in every area, by Ofsted in November 2022, Woking College are proud to provide excellence in sixth form education.

"Staff feel proud to work at the College. They are exceptionally positive about the culture leaders have created. They describe leaders as visible, approachable and highly focussed on staff wellbeing. Leaders celebrate achievement frequently in staff forums which helps staff to feel recognised, highly valued and a member of the Woking College family."

The Role

The College requires a Science Technician to support scientific practical work within the Biology/Chemistry area of our friendly Science department. We are looking for a part-time member of staff with a passion for science to provide continuity for students in our successful and growing College. 

We are looking for an exceptional candidate for this key role in the department, who is highly organised and an excellent team player. We expect high performance from all our staff and are looking for a dedicated individual to provide support for both staff and students. Candidates should demonstrate their ability and suitability to both the role and the culture of the College.

The Department

The Science Department consists of thirteen members of staff, including teachers and technicians. The college has eight teaching labs and two dedicated preparation areas in a modern, dedicated building which opened in Spring 2016. The college has approximately 800 student enrolments in A Level courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as well as BTEC Level 3 qualifications in Engineering and BTEC Level 3 and 2 qualifications in Applied Science.

The Science department is a friendly and successful team, with a passion for developing and sharing evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning. We help our students achieve outstanding results across the sciences by providing stimulating teaching and personalised support.

The department actively encourages students to pursue their interests in science outside of college. Many of our students participate in national science competitions (e.g. the British Physics Olympiad) and the department arranges extra-curricular opportunities, visits and speakers to learn about employment in the scientific sector.

Application Information:

Start Date:    As soon as possible

Hours:  28 hours per week - this could be worked over 4 or 5 days. This role is for term-time only (39 weeks) 

For info, the standard College day is from 8.30am to 4pm.

Salary: £13,273 per annum inclusive of fringe allowance, actual salary for 28 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks per year)

FTE £20,420 per annum (inclusive of fringe allowance)

To Apply:  Please download the Application Pack and click the Apply Now button to access the Application Form via the College website. CVs will not be accepted on their own. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Please ensure education and employment history are completed in full, gaps in employment must be accounted for under the section entitled “Periods when not working”. We would like to see your passion for the role and the College in your supporting statement, please use this opportunity to include personal skills, experience relevant to the post, and reasons why you feel you would be successful if this post. 

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 29 November 2022

Interviews: to be held on Wednesday 7 December 2022 [please note this could be subject to change]

For further information, to have an initial discussion, or to return a completed Application Form, please contact: Kirsty Crook, Personnel Officer: recruitment@woking.ac.uk Tel: 01483 761036

Important information:

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The College is committed to equal opportunities.

The College encourages all candidates to be familiar with Section 1 of the DfE paper on “Keeping Children Safe in Education” September 2022 and the College's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. These documents can be found on the College's Staff Vacancies page, and Policies page.

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) the College asks candidates to consider Woking College's Privacy Notice for Job Applicants, which can be found on the Staff Vacancies page of the College’s website.