Senior Science Technician

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Science technician to support the work of our wonderful department and team from September 2024. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic as well as knowledgeable in all science areas and have experience working as a Science Technician ideally in a school setting. This role requires strong organisational skills as responsibilities include leading the team of science technicians, maintaining equipment, setting up experiments prior to lessons taking place, ordering and maintaining budgets and working alongside all colleagues to support young people. Our curriculum extends from KS3 to A level sciences. This role will suit an experienced Senior Technician looking to move organisations, or an experienced Technician looking for promotion to a senior role.

We are a Catholic school and this underpins all that we do. Applications from those who share the Catholic faith, have no faith or are of any other faith are all welcome.

Our school is committed to our mission as a Catholic community and seeks to help all our young people achieve their potential both academically and personally. We can offer a positive environment where you will be encouraged to progress further in your career should you wish, supported by a team of staff who are hardworking and dedicated to the school.

We will review applications as they are received so an early application is advised and we reserve the right to close the advert early if an applicant is appointed before the closing date.

For more details of the school and how to apply please see our website

https://www.st-benedicts.suffolk.sch.uk/jobapplicationforms

or contact Stef Buchan- Head's PA.

Our Ofsted 2022 report states:

St Benedict’s Catholic School continues to be a good school.

It goes on to say:

Pupils say that their school is a happy place where they feel safe and accepted. They know that their teachers look after them and provide them with the support they need.

Pupils demonstrate very positive attitudes to their work. It is important for them to be the best they can be. They are also respectful, kind and compassionate towards each other, their teachers and visitors to the school. Older students are mature and self-assured, and support younger pupils in and out of the classroom.

Pupils interact well with each other and with their teachers. They help each other in class. They listen carefully and appreciate others’ hard work. Instances of low-level disruption are very rare. Bullying hardly exists. Should it happen, it is dealt with swiftly.

Pupils flourish as a result of the school’s powerful caring ethos. Pupils are open minded and confident. They embrace diversity, respect difference and understand other world religions. Pupils say, ‘It is a school where it is okay to be different.’

Please full report for more details.

Our Section 48 Diocesan Inspection of the religious character of the school June/ July 2022 judged the school to be Outstanding.

Our school is committed to our mission as a Catholic community and seeks to help all our young people achieve their potential both academically and personally.

St Benedict's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check. The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.