Senior Science Technician

37 hours per week.  40 working weeks per year (Term time + 1 week).

Hours of working: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm Monday to Thursday; 8.00 am – 3.30 pm Friday

We are offering an exciting opportunity  to join Southchurch High School as our Senior Science Technician.  This role requires a highly motivated individual who can demonstrate independent skills, is proactive, has excellent time management and organisation skills.  The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety practices in a science environment and have confidence in handling hazardous substances and equipment safely. 

You will support the department, and wider school, with assistance and advice with excellent scientific knowledge, to meet the needs of the curriculum and the delivery of science to students.

You will:   

• Be able to offer practical and administrative support to teaching staff to support Science lessons.  

• Take a lead support role in the department and support the Head of Science in making sure all Science lessons are well resourced to assist with the delivery of outstanding learning.  

• Have good numeracy and Literacy skills 

• School experience would be a benefit to candidates, however this role would suit a graduate with laboratory experience who may be looking to enter into work in education.  

We can offer you:

• An extensive programme of relevant CPD for all staff. 

• Working with a committed, hardworking and supportive team with the desire to raise student achievement even further. 

• An emphasis on staff well-being and free access to external support agencies if needed. 

• Free eye test vouchers for all staff 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Very modern facilities, set in acres of grounds, located in a leafy suburb of Southend-on-Sea.

Southchurch High School is very popular and has a waiting list to join. The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of working with keen, well qualified staff along with well-behaved, enthusiastic and able students. You will have the ability, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference to students and young people from the Southend-on-Sea area. 

Closing date: Noon on 8 November 2021.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by close of play on 10 November 2021

Interviews will take place the week commencing 15 November 2021.

The School reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date

Please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion if you have not heard within that timeframe.

Please download the Applicant Information Pack and Application Form below or visit www.southchurchschool.com. Alternatively contact the School by telephone on 01702 900777 or e-mail hr@southchurchschool.com with your contact details. Completed Application Forms should be e-mailed to hr@southchurchschool.com. 

Southchurch High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment health check questionnaire, satisfactory references and probationary period.