Science Technician

WEST HATCH HIGH SCHOOL; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Newly built sports hall

Swimming pool for staff use

Banked time/TOIL scheme

Job summary

West Hatch High School is seeking a Science Technician with a Chemistry focus to support the Science department in a busy, friendly environment. The role involves assisting with practicals, lab prep, and contributing to high standards of student learning.

The school emphasises staff development, safeguarding and well-being, with a focus on collaborative planning and professional growth across departments.

Qualifications

• We are looking to appoint a Science Technician who specialises in Chemistry to support Science in a busy, friendly department.
• The department has clear priorities for raising standards of performance and is committed to the improvement and development of all staff.

Responsibilities

• Support Science teaching and laboratory activities in a busy department.
• Contribute to improving outcomes for all students through collaboration with teachers and technicians.

Job description

West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed innovative school. Proud of its success with significantly above average results and recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted, we are always striving for improvement. We are keen to appoint individuals with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude - colleagues who enrich the lives of the learners and staff with whom they work. We place great store on teacher development at all levels and offer a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their leadership potential within and beyond West Hatch. The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances. Documents Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

Job Details

• Recruitment Pack
  At West Hatch we believe in building strong relationships with students and going the extra mile to support students' successes both in and outside of school.


• The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.


• 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8am to 4pm 39 weeks per year (Term time plus 1-week CPD) Scale 4, points 8-9 - £26,824 - £27,254 + £1045 Fringe - FTE Actual Salary £23,892 - £24,260 Required ASAP


• We are looking to appoint a Science Technician, who specialises in Chemistry, to support Science, in a busy, friendly department. Our science teachers and technicians are enthusiastic, knowledgeable and hardworking. The department has clear priorities for raising standards of performance and is committed to the improvement and development of all staff. There is a strong focus on improving the outcomes for all students with teachers and technicians planning together and sharing best practice.


• We offer the following benefits:


• Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use,


• Swimming pool available for staff use,


• Banked cover/TOIL scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off,


• The Headteacher is passionate about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff,


• We offer a significant number of paid development opportunities within departments and also across the school.