Science Technician

Teaching Vacancies; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Burton upon Trent is looking for a committed individual to support their Science teaching team. This role involves assisting with practical lessons and ensuring health and safety in both the preparation room and classroom. Strong communication, numeracy, and literacy skills are essential, along with a proactive approach to support student success. Training on health and safety will be provided.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy, literacy skills, and communication abilities.
• Ability to use initiative and support students proactively.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Science teaching team to deliver practical lessons.
• Maintain health, safety, and wellbeing practices in the classroom.
• Use initiative to enhance student success and social skills.

Skills

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to use initiative

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a committed and motivated individual to join our friendly and supportive school team, giving you the opportunity to have real impact on the lives of young people. This role is key to supporting our Science teaching team to deliver and support practical lessons, and you will be directed and supported by senior colleagues to allow you to fulfil this role.

Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to use your initiative to support students, contributing to their success, behaviour management and social skills. Working in both the preparation room and classroom to ensure good health, safety and well being practices are maintained you will have a good understanding of health and safety requirements, although training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the Science teaching team to deliver and support practical lessons.
• Work in both the preparation room and classroom to maintain health, safety and wellbeing practices.
• Use initiative to support students, contribute to their success, behaviour management and social skills under the direction of senior colleagues.

Qualifications and Skills

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with students and staff.
• Ability to use initiative and work proactively to support students.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements; training can be provided.

What the school offers

This is a truly inclusive school. Governors, senior leaders, staff and students share a common belief that there is a place for everyone at Paulet and aspirations are equally high for every student. The high standards achieved in behaviour and uniform show that our students are proud to call Paulet their school.

Our Sixth Form College is going from strength to strength with many of our Year 11 students opting to stay on and many joining us from across South Derbyshire to form a vibrant group of hardworking and committed students.

Safeguarding

This school 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. An enhanced disclosure and barring service check is a requirement of any post. A copy of the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy is available to view by visiting the website: www.jtmat.co.uk