Science Technician

Science Technician

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Salary Scale: Scale 4 (Pt7-10, £30,288 - £31,611 to be pro rata'd to working weeks and hours (also dependant on experience, weeks per year and continuous service)

Permanent/Fixed Contract, 35 Hours per week, term time only

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Eastbrook School for a Science Technician.

We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic person to join our technician team to provide effective and efficient support to the Science Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and maintaining science equipment for practical based lessons. We are ideally looking for someone with a good understanding of science subjects and offer regular in-school CPD technician led training sessions on challenging practical's to support technician development and to ensure uniformity across the department. An early morning start is essential for this post as school begins at 08.20.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Have Great communication skills and a positive can do approach.
• Be confident in providing a professional, welcoming, efficient service.
• Enjoy working in a busy office and reception area.
• Be able to work flexibly under pressure.
• Use their initiative and prioritise their workload.
• Have strong administration skills and a willingness to learn.

What We Offer

In return we offer:

• A Good school with a welcoming and supportive community.
• A student-centred, progress focused ethos.
• The opportunity to work with passionate, hardworking and supportive staff.
• A supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body.
• A commitment to develop your skills through continued professional development.
• Purpose built specialist learning environment with industry level resources.
• A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management.

Eastbrook is an all through school. Whilst staff may be primarily based in secondary or primary, there is an expectation that staff contribute to and work across all key stages. Eastbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants. Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.