Senior Science Technician
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Hertfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 14 August 2022
Job overview
Hours: 37 hours per week (8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am-4.00pm Friday with a 30 minute unpaid break). There may be some flexibility with working hours for the right candidate.
Contract: Permanent, term time only (40 weeks per year plus 5 CPD days per year)
Grade: H6
Full time equivalent salary: From £24,081 per annum including London Fringe
Actual salary: From £21,060 per annum
Focused on delivering Excellence for All, The Hertfordshire & Essex High School provides a vibrant and welcoming working environment in a popular, non-selective school with an excellent academic record. Rated as an ‘outstanding school with an outstanding sixth form’ in our last Ofsted inspection, Herts & Essex provides an excellent educational experience for students, and a first-rate experience for staff looking to develop their careers in education.
The School is now looking to appoint a Senior Science Technician to lead of team of Science Technicians to support practical work in Science lessons. The Senior Science Technician will be responsible for ensuring that apparatus and materials are provided for practical lessons and that health and safety protocols are followed. They will oversee the maintenance and storage of stock and equipment in the Science Faculty and deal with the administration involved in ordering stock and equipment. They will be responsible for managing the performance of the Science Technicians and provide training and guidance as required.
The ideal candidate will have some experience providing technical support in a laboratory either in an education setting or in industry. They should be an effective communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively with staff and students and should be highly organised with good attention to detail.
Closing date: 23.59 on Sunday 14 August 2022 (Interviews will take place in September)
Should you have any queries about the post or should you have any difficulties submitting your application, please email: admin@hertsandessex.herts.sch.uk or call the school on 01279 654127.
Herts & Essex is dedicated to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the school community.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including satisfactory Criminal Records Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
- The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
- Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford
- Hertfordshire
- CM23 5NJ
- United Kingdom
Founded in 1909, The Hertfordshire & Essex High School is an outstanding non-selective secondary school for girls from Years 7-11 with a mixed Sixth Form in Years 12 and 13. There are currently over 1200 students. Our aim is to provide an all-round education; our staff work with great skill and dedication to provide enjoyable and challenging experiences that stretch our students’ learning. Our results consistently prove that we are able to secure the best academic outcomes. However, we also place as much emphasis on the broader measures of success: our students’ personal development, their confidence and their ability to find their place in the school and wider community. Herts & Essex’s six core values of compassion, creativity, independence, initiative, resilience and respect lie behind every aspect of school life. There is an extensive programme of extra curricular events, drama and musical performances and a diverse range of trips and visits at all stages. At Herts & Essex we are committed to respecting each member of the school community.
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