Technician Level 2
Wickersley School and Sports College
Rotherham
- £15,065 - £15,619 pro rata
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 June 2023
Job overview
Job title: Science technician Level 2
Salary: WPT Band 3 £21,189 - £21,968 (£15065 - £15619 pro-rata)
Hours: 30 Hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Wickersley School and Sports College
To commence: As soon as possible
ABOUT THE ROLE
A vacancy has recently arisen for a Laboratory Technician in our Science Department to provide technical support to our teaching staff.
Your role will be vital in the planning and delivery of engaging and exciting science lessons alongside supporting extra-curricular clubs and activities. You will work as part of a team to provide excellent support to both our staff and students in the day to day running of our Science Faculty. This includes ensuring all equipment is in place for the start of each practical lesson and clearing away all chemicals and equipment in a suitable and timely manner.
You should be an effective communicator that works well as part of a team and passionate about your role in delivering stimulating science lessons to students. Any previous practical experience would be an advantage.
About us
At Wickersley Partnership Trust, students and learning are at the centre of everything we do. We nurture the development of knowledge, creativity, skills and understanding to help our children develop into happy, healthy, caring and successful citizens. We do this in a safe and positive learning environment where every individual is valued, self-belief is encouraged and each individual is able to achieve their full potential. Wickersley Partnership Trust was founded in 2014 with charitable status and currently comprises of 8 primary schools and 5 secondary schools (including 1 sixth form) across Rotherham and neighbouring counties.
WPT is committed to ensuring that all students have the best educational experience possible, and to do this, we recognise the importance of supporting our staff thoroughly in their professional development through the dissemination of best practice and collaboration, and through reflecting and debating on their practice. More about WPT’s vision can be found on our website.
***Deadline for applications: Noon, Monday 19th June 2023***
We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to education, a passion for your subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.
Application forms and further details are available from https://wickersleypt.org/aboutus/vacancies/
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CV’s. All applicants must complete an application form in full**. **Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:
- Why are you applying for this position? - How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (Please refer to the documents attached to this advert).
- Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned. This information is important as it will be used in the shortlisting process to identify suitable candidates for interview and assessments.
About Wickersley School and Sports College
- Wickersley School and Sports College
- Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham
- South Yorkshire
- S66 1JL
- United Kingdom
Located in the city of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Wickersley School and Sports College is a co-educational secondary academy. With over 2000 pupils aged 11-18, around 500 of whom reside in the school’s sixth form, Wickersley is much larger than the average secondary school. The school also provides specialist provision for hearing-impaired pupils, as well as a small amount of off-site provision for students with particular educational needs. The school converted to an academy in 2014, but is not part of any multi-academy trust.
Headteacher
Mr Tony Hardcastle
Values and Vision
Wickersley School has, as its main aim, the desire to equip every student with the necessary skills and understanding to succeed in the world of work. This is achieved through close co-operation with the local community, and a challenging learning environment. The school also values more traditional educational principles, and sets high expectations of its pupils and staff with regards to behaviour, manners and self-motivation. As a sports college, a large part of the extra-curricular activities on offer at Wickersley revolve around sports, with over 20 different types on offer, and regular competitive sporting events being held.
Ofsted
“All groups of students make rapid progress during their time in the school and standards are well above the national average. Teachers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic; their determination to secure the best possible outcomes for all students is unwavering. The school makes an extensive contribution towards school improvement in the locality and beyond.”
The full report into Wickersley School and Sports College can be found here
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