Senior Science Technician
The Piggott School
Wokingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 4, £15,234 - £16,978 for 37 hours
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 December 2016
Job overview
8am – 4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-3.30pm on Friday
37 hours per week, term time only, including INSET days
Some flexibility may be possible – to be discussed at interview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced science technician to join our school community. You should have previous school lab experience and the ability to support all science subjects up to KS5. You will provide technical advice on Health and Safety issues, ensuring all regulations and codes of practice are observed at all times. The science department is forward thinking and fast moving and you will need energy and enthusiasm to take on this role. Additionally, you will need to have good ICT skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing.
For further information please see the job description and person specification on our website.
To apply please complete a support staff application form which can be found on the website at www.piggottschool.org and email to vacancies@piggottschool.org
Closing date: Wednesday, 7 December 2016
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Clearance and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants. The school reserves the right to close this advert early in the event that sufficient applications have been received.
About The Piggott School
About The Piggott School
Thank you for your interest in joining our community at The Piggott School. We are an extremely successful, oversubscribed, and happy co-educational academy. Our senior school site is on the outskirts of Wargrave (near Twyford) and our primary school site is in the village of Charvil.
The Piggott School was established in 1939 and, together with our primary site at Charvil, we are an all-through 4-18, mixed, comprehensive school with a higher-than-average ability intake. The Piggott School senior site has 1620 students and 175 staff.
Our mission is to be a school which inspires and encourages the highest achievement for each and every child. I believe that our school provides the correct balance and blend of academic challenge, personal care and enrichment that fosters the holistic development of every student.
We are extremely proud of our results, both at GCSE and A level/Level 3 learning. The results achieved in Summer 2023 reflect the hard work and commitment of the students and staff in our school.
GCSE : Progress 8 score of +0.8
92 % of pupils passed English Language and 93% of pupils passed Mathematics.
6 subjects achieved 100% pass rate and a further 8 subjects achieved a 95% or higher pass rate.
A level : 34% of all entries were A*- A
63% of all entries were A*-B
84% of all entries were A*-C
Average grade of a B+
The quality of teaching and learning at our school enables us to achieve our aim to help every student to develop into the very best they can be; to be independent in their thinking, to value lifelong learning, to be open to new ideas, to encourage respect and tolerance.
The care and guidance offered at our school by the outstanding staff provide a culture and ethos which successfully help every child feel safe, happy, and challenged. Our students are a delight to teach, and we work hard to ensure that all members of the school community can flourish. I urge you to read our Ofsted and SIAMs reports on our website.
Mrs R Alexander
Headteacher
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