Senior Science Technician
The Gateway Academy
Thurrock
- Expired
- Salary:
- Local Government Payscale Band 4 (negotiable depending upon experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 September 2016
Job overview
Permanent, 37 Hours per week (negotiable)
The Gateway Academy is part of the larger Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership of local primary and secondary schools committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community and is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.
The position requires a competent person, who is a good team member, organised, flexible, reliable and with sound inter-personal, ICT and communication skills. Experience of working as a technician with a good understanding of health and safety practices in a school setting would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will be expected to:
- maintain the science prep room area is in good order;
- manage the science department budget for equipment and materials spend;
- effectively support the teaching staff in the preparation of practical lessons and during lesson time;
- Provide practical support for all three sciences;
- Effectively support the Head of Science and Science Teachers;
- Implement health and safety procedures;
- Carry out any necessary risk assessments;
- Prioritise workload and deadlines;
- Be flexible in dealing with day-to-day occurrences.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience using databases and spreadsheets;
- Is able to work well under pressure in a busy environment;
- Has a very good standard of education; Maths and English GCSE grades A - C, or equivalent;
- Is willing to be trained in first aid;
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Please visit our website: www.theglc.org.uk for further information, or email debbie.wright@theglc.org.uk for an application pack.
Applications should be submitted by 9am on Monday 5 September 2016
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 5 September 2016
At The Gateway Academy, Marshfoot Road, Chadwell St Mary, Essex RM16 4LU
The Gateway Learning Community is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.
About The Gateway Academy
Our highest priority is to provide an environment to our students that excites, motivates and challenges them and encourages lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them.
Diligence, self-discipline, good manners and a concern for others are the values that are the foundation of all our work.
The mission of The Gateway Academy is to offer everyone opportunities to develop as: high achieving, confident, healthy, caring and fulfilled members of society.
Aims of The Gateway Academy
We are an ambitious Academy, keen for all our students to do well. We seek to be a place of learning, where students and staff work hard and also enjoy themselves.
Among many other things, we aim:
- to enable and encourage all our students to realise their full potential and develop their self esteem;
- to develop each individual, taking into account specific needs, aspirations and talents, within a context of equality of
opportunity for all;
- to demand from all members of the Gateway community a sense of fairness, integrity, tolerance, respect for others
and for the environment;
- to develop a sense of togetherness, characterised by shared values and an enthusiasm for learning;
- to celebrate success across the full range of worthwhile endeavours.
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