Senior Science Technician
Hendon School
Barnet
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- (SCP 12-17) £25,135 - £27,480 (FTE) Actual salary: £18,348.55 - £20,060.40 per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 30 November 2021
Job overview
Hours: 31 hours per week
Contract: Permanent/Term time only
We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Science Technician to join our highly successful Science Faculty that has consistently achieved the very highest outcomes for our students. Leadership of the technical team is vital, as practical work is at the forefront of our science teaching across all key stages, including GCSE and Physics, Chemistry and Biology to AS/A2 level.
Are you enthusiastic, adaptable and a good team player with a willingness to learn?
Duties will include the preparation of apparatus, materials and solutions and setting up equipment and apparatus for use in practical classes. You will also be expected to carry out demonstrations and support the teaching staff and other technicians in the Faculty.
You will have:
- Technical knowledgeable, be well organised and have excellent administration skills.
- Lead role in modernisation of the science department.
- Experience of managing a team, as you will be managing a team of three Science Technicians.
- Leading the department in interpretation and resourcing new schemes of work.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations and have a flexible approach to work.
- Experience of working with children or young people, excellent interpersonal skills and be confident in using computers.
- Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
- Appropriate qualifications with a strong science background, (preferably chemistry).
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30th November 2021.
Interviews will take place the week: TBC.
CVs will not be considered, candidates must complete the School Application Form, which can be accessed on our website www.hendonschool.co.uk Completed application forms should be returned to vacancies@hendonschool.co.uk We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
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About Hendon School
Hendon School is a popular, inclusive multi-cultural school with a commitment to the highest quality teaching and learning. We are passionate about education; students not only achieve outstanding exam results but experience an exceptional community programme. Many students have won local and national awards for their contributions to society.
Hendon School is a family – albeit a very large and diverse family – and we celebrate that. We are stronger because of our differences and because of the way that we work together. Our school is entering a new and dynamic phase of its development and this year we have been working to articulate the vision and values that underpin our school community.
At Hendon School we work in partnership with parents, the local community and other schools, both in England and Internationally. Recently we were honoured to be invited to join the Mayors Gold Club, which allows us to share good practice with other London schools. We are a National Citizen Service Champion School and hold the British Council International Schools Award. We work closely with our local feeder primary schools, both as part of our high involvement transition programme and also to enrich and inspire younger students.
Hendon is an amazing school. We are passionate about education and about working with our young people to give them the best opportunities and to help them to be ready for the next stage of their life. We take good care of them and work with them to unlock their potential.
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