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Science Technician

Science Technician

Wrenn School

Wrenn School, Wellingborough

  • £6,876 - £7,014 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
29 November 2021

Job overview

Science Technician

NJC Scale 3 Fixed, Points 5 to 6 

15 hours per week - 40 weeks per year (term time plus two weeks) 

Actual Salary £6,876 - £7,014 dependent on experience


We are looking for an enthusiastic Science Technician to join our Science team at Wrenn School based in Wellingborough, as soon as possible for 15 hours per week.

To succeed in this exciting role, you will be an excellent communicator, self motivated with a positive outlook and have excellent attention to detail.

The main focus of this  role will be to maintain the delivery of technical services to the Science Department , which will include assisting with practical demonstrations, setting up resources for new lessons and constructing/modifying simple apparatus using basic workshop skills. 

Wrenn School was awarded Ofsted rated GOOD and SECONDARY SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 2020/21 (Northampton Education Awards). You will join a thriving department and family of staff, who have made rapid improvements over the past three years.

Your wellbeing and professional development in order to enhance your career is a priority for us. We offer a mentoring programme, annual career stage interviews, bespoke CPD training aligned with the Teacher Development Trust, supportive action research projects, staff rewards and support for family events.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence.

Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. Our ethos of Ambition, Excellence and Care for all is underpinned by our Proud to be Wrenn values. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff.

You will be able to find a wealth of information about Wrenn School on our website www.wrennschool.org.uk which will help with your decision.

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About Wrenn School

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  • Wrenn School
  • London Road, Wellingborough
  • Northamptonshire
  • NN8 2DQ
  • United Kingdom
+44 1933 222039

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Located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, Wrenn School is a secondary school for boys and girls aged 11-18. The establishment has two campuses: London Road, for Years 10-13 and Doddington Road, for Years 7-9. The coeducational School has 1470 pupils, including 140 in the sixth form.

Wrenn School's origins lie in Wellingborough High School for girls and Wellingborough Grammar School for boys, which both shared the site in 1930. The two schools merged in 1975. Wrenn School gained academy status in 2013. 

Headteacher

Marianne Blake

Letter from the Headteacher

Dear Candidate

I am delighted that you have shown an interest in applying for this key post at our Ofsted rated GOOD school and SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 2020 & 2018 (Northampton Education Awards). We believe that our students should receive an excellent education with opportunities to succeed beyond their potential, encouraging them to become confident, independent young adults, balanced by compassion and respect for others.

Wrenn School has the ambition, the expertise and the determination to ensure that our outcomes will continue to improve beyond our current P8 score of +0.19. To do this, it is vital that we attract the right calibre of professional to work alongside our dedicated team of staff. We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do, who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence.

Your career and development as a teacher is important to us and every member of staff receives an Individual Professional Development Programme. We empower staff to take ownership of their career progression and we invest significantly in training, outreach work, nationally recognised leadership qualifications and research projects linked to the needs of our students and the school. Teaching is a most satisfying and at the same time demanding profession, and the wellbeing of our staff is of paramount importance. We continually monitor and pursue opportunities to manage workload effectively and promote a working environment that is supportive, enjoyable and positive for all.

The Governors are passionate about securing the very best for the School and expect commitment and drive, coupled with sensibility and humility. If you feel you have the skills, expertise, energy, enthusiasm and passion to join the staff team here, then please ensure that you apply.

You will be able to find a wealth of information about Wrenn School on our website https://www.wrennschool.org.uk/ which will help with your decision. Alternately you can arrange to visit us and talk to the students and staff, but more importantly you will see the Wrennaissance for yourself.

Yours faithfully

Marianne Blake

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