Science Technician

Bishop Young Church of England Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discount

Free onsite parking

Public sector pension

Job summary

Bishop Young CofE Academy seeks a dedicated Science Technician to support the science teaching team, maintain laboratories and assist with lessons. The role is part-time (35 hours per week) during 39 weeks plus 5 days, with a pro rata salary based on 35 hours/week.

The post is permanent, term-time only, with benefits including access to a government pension scheme and various staff perks. The successful candidate will work in a Christian ethos environment within the Bishop Young Multi-Academy

Qualifications

• Provide support to Science teaching staff
• Maintain laboratories and equipment
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons as directed

Responsibilities

• Support science teaching staff and pupils during practicals
• Keep laboratories tidy, safe and well-stocked
• Assist with set-up and breakdown of experiments and demonstrations

Job description

Science Technician

Bishop Young CofE Academy

• Nature of Contract: Permanent, term time only, 38 weeks per year plus 5 days (39 weeks)
• FTE Salary: GRADE B1, scp 4-6, £26,016 to £26,847 per annum, pro rata
• Actual Salary: £21,167 - £21,843, based on 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Working Hours: Part time, 35 per week

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

• Provide support to the Science teaching staff at the Academy.
• Maintaining the laboratories including equipment
• Assisting teachers in the delivery of lessons as directed.

You will be:

• A highly motivated and hard-working individual
• A team-player who can develop positive working relationships
• Someone who will support the Trust’s Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values
• Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/offers at hight street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of an excellent local government pension scheme

Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Bishop Young Academy, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.bishopyoungacademy.co.uk.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.