Science Technician

Science Technician

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT4101(e)

Full time

£24,294 - £25,119 Actual Salary range £20,860 - £21,569 pa

This school has Academy status, and you will be employed by the Board of Trustees.

Kenton School

Drayton Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3RU

At Kenton we are passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally and our strong and committed team share our vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect.

We are seeking a technician to work in our fantastically resourced science department, covering 14 laboratories catering from Year 7 right through to Year 13. The role will involve supporting the team in the setting up and dismantling of equipment, preparing for practical experiments, ordering stocks and supplies and maintaining our databases. There will also be the opportunity to get involved in the wider school such as supporting with transition work and open evenings.

Working as part of a team of three in a large Science department, this is an ideal opportunity either for candidates with previous experience as a technician either in a school or industry, or those with a relevant science qualification or interest in Science who wish to start a career in this area.

On the job training will be given as well as support to attend professionally run courses as and when available.

Candidates must possess excellent organisation and time management skills, together with the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.

If you have skills, experience and commitment to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you. In return, we offer fantastic developmental possibilities due to working as part of Northern Leaders Trust, and our forward thinking management and staff working together to offer the best available chances for our students.

In return we offer:

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<li>Salary sacrifice schemes such as car and cycle to work.</li>

<li>Access to free gym facilities on our Kenton School site.</li>

<li>The opportunity to work in a fantastically resourced school with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19, in a supportive team committed to the development of all our staff. </li>

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Application Process

If you feel you have the experience, skills and attributes to succeed as part of our team, you can visit our website www.northernleaderstrust.org and download our application form and return it to hr@northernleaderstrust.org

Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.

Permanent

Closing date:

30 August 2024