Science and Safety Technician (2 positions available FT and PT) - John Taylor High School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational trust is seeking passionate Science and Safety Technicians to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to support a well-established science department and participate in exciting extracurricular activities, such as forensic and robotics days. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of science concepts. With a commitment to fostering a supportive environment, this organization values respect, kindness, integrity, and perseverance. Join a progressive team dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and technical support within the science department.
• Engage in extracurricular science-based events.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Background in science

Tools

COSHH understanding

Job description

Science and Safety Technician (2 positions available Full time and Part time)
Permanent, working 37 or 30 hrs per week. Hours per week negotiable, term time only plus 6 inset days.
Salary: Grade 4 £24,790 to £25,183 per annum pro rata
Actual Salary for 37 Hours £21,527 to £21,868 per annum
Actual salary for 30 hours £17,454 to £17,731 per annum

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed people to join our evolving organisation. We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Science and Safety Technicians to join our friendly and well-established science department. Working within a newly refurbished Science Department, you will have a network of support throughout the trust. There are multiple opportunities to get involved in our exciting extracurricular science-based events such as our forensic and robotics days.

This is a multi-faceted, diverse and fulfilling role which entails classroom and technical support within the science department. The Ideal candidate will have a passion and background in science. Experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential as training will be given.

Candidates must have the following:

1. Good numeracy and literacy skills
2. Understanding and ability to use relevant equipment, as well as understanding of COSHH
3. Ability to work cohesively within a team
4. Ability to communicate and relate well with adults and children.

John Taylor High School’s whole school vision is underpinned by the four core values chosen by our school community: RESPECT, KINDNESS, INTEGRITY and PERSEVERANCE.
If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

If you want to discuss this role, or wish to visit the school, please contact Miss Warriner, by emailing [e-mail] or telephoning 01283 247800.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 30th April 2025 Interviews: Friday 2nd May 2025

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.
John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.