Senior Science Technician

The Swan School, Oxford

Senior Science Technician 

As a Senior Science Technician you will play a crucial role in enhancing the science and STEM curriculum.  You will organise laboratory stocks, set up practical experiments for teachers and contribute to the STEM curriculum in other ways.  You will supervise another science technician and develop/put in place systems that will help to ensure that science teaching in the school is highly effective.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of starting an exceptional comprehensive school. As a founding member of The Swan’s team, you will help to build the foundations of an outstanding school from the ground up. 

The Swan School is a free school opening which opened in September 2019 as part of the River Learning Trust (RLT). When fully subscribed it will have approximately 1200 students on the roll, of whom around 300 will be in the Sixth Form. Learning from the most successful approaches at the best schools, The Swan School provides a uniquely challenging and structured experience in a caring and disciplined environment. The ethos is academic; we regard an excellent academic education as the entitlement of all young people, no matter what their background or previous experiences of learning. Students will be inspired and nurtured, acquiring the knowledge and skills to think critically and creatively. They will learn to be confident, resilient and ambitious, and will have high expectations in terms of their own achievements and their contribution to wider society.  

The successful candidate will share our ambitions for our students. You will relish the challenge of being part of a new school that is different to other comprehensive schools in the city. You will be a highly motivated team player who is keen to get involved in all aspects of school life and learn new skills.  You will have had experience in the field of science and be interested in working with young people.  Significant development opportunities will arise as the school grows.

If you have any questions or would like to speak to me about this post, please contact headteacher@theswanschool.org.uk or call us on 01865 416070 to arrange an appointment.

Applications for this post should be made through the TES recruitment portal.  Please contact us if you have any queries regarding the application process.  The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd June, however applications will be considered as they arrive and the school may withdraw the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. 

This is a full-time role but flexible working may be considered for the right candidate.  

The River Learning Trust and The Swan School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.  All staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.  Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You should contact the school if you are unsure if this role includes regulated activity relevant to children.      

• For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link  
• The Swan School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here 

The Swan School is a free school managed by The River Learning Trust, which is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales with a registered company number 7966500.  Registered Office: c/o Gosford Hill School, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2NT