Senior Science Technician
Westholme School
Blackburn with Darwen
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £25,000 - £30,000 FTE Pro-rata (dependant on experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 April 2024
Job overview
Senior Science Technician
Contract: Permanent
Hours 37.5 hours per week
Working Weeks: Term Time, plus 2 weeks
Grade: £25,000 - £30,000 FTE (dependant on experience)
Reporting to: Head of Faculty
Purpose of the Position:
To provide high quality technical support to meet the needs of the Science Department. Under the overall direction of the Heads of Department and Head of Faculty, and in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school, assist teaching staff in providing a safe and efficient lab technical service for students and teaching staff.
The senior science technician role forms a central part of the work of the department and he/she will work closely with teaching staff to support, develop and further extend the work of the department and the experiences of the students.
Senior Science Technician Responsibilities:
- Preparation and assembly of apparatus and components for demonstration, class practical work, assessments and examinations. To prepare solutions and materials.
- To ensure equipment, chemical solutions and other materials are left/stored in a safe and secure condition, ready for re-use.
- To undertake minor repairs and modifications when necessary and to assist in the construction of apparatus. Be responsible for the safe working of appliances
- Where applicable, to undertake reprographic duties and routine ‘resource’ tasks, as determined by the needs of the ScienceDepartment.
- To assist in maintaining records of apparatus, reagents and materials, including inventories and records of any Health and Safety concerns
- To maintain stock levels and take responsibility for ordering stock and liaising with the Head of Faculty and finance department regarding requisitions.
- To undertake general tasks within the Science Department and wider School including transporting supplies within the school, collection of materials locally, general maintenance of laboratories, preparation and store rooms
A willingness to be involved in extra-curricular activities such as clubs, competitions, educational visits and other interests which are particular strengths of the successful candidate would also be welcome.
Closing date: Thursday 25th April 2024 at 5:00pm.
Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 29 April 2024
Applicants who have any questions can email: westernj@westholmeschool.com or hr@westholmeschool.com
How to apply:
Please download our recruitment pack and apply via the quick apply now button.
Full details are also available from the School’s website www.westholmeschool.com or via email: hr@westholmeschool.com
Charity Number 526615
Westholme School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment – please refer to our Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding policies on the website.
Westholme School is committed to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
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About Westholme School
Working for Westholme is a wonderful experience
Westholme is an incredible School. Pioneering the future of education, it is certainly a very exciting time to join our innovative, close-knit and supportive family of staff.
Our unique educational philosophy is predicated on providing unrivalled holistic excellence, from 4 to 18 years, placing an equal balance on academia, performing arts, sport, creative arts and technology. A plethora of experiences are offered inside and outside the classroom which fosters kind, confident, well-rounded and happy young people; they really are a joy to teach. One of the most distinctive Westholme hallmarks is the tangible warmth everyone feels from the moment you arrive at our beautiful, picturesque campus with panoramic views of the Ribble Valley – simply a stunning, inspirational and uplifting place to work every day!
Westholme has invested significantly with our newly constructed state-of-the-art Prep for pupils 4 – 11. The first-class facilities on site offer a stimulating environment to provide unsurpassed experiences for all students from 4 – 18 in our full-sized professional theatre; a new music department equipped with recording studio; contemporary INSPIRED Sixth Form; seven modern laboratories that support the three separate sciences; a 20m swimming pool; 7 hard courts for tennis and netball, a floodlit astroturf, sports pitches, and fully equipped sports hall.
The extensive co-curricular provision is the cornerstone of the education ethos with over 100 clubs, activities and societies every week.
Prep pupils are wholeheartedly empowered to exceed their potential through a ground-breaking curriculum, Senior students develop 21st century skills first through an extensive holistic curriculum and in our INSPIRED Sixth Form, currently the highest achieving Sixth Form in Lancashire, students culminate their journey with incomparable 1:1 support, leadership, networking and entrepreneurial experiences.
Westholme is more than a school and if you’d like to join a highly energised and innovative team, we would love to hear from you!
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