Science Technician

MERIDIAN TRUST; Little Downham; On-site; GBP 6,500 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

ITT support for teaching career

Employee wellbeing resources

Cycle to work scheme

Local government/Teacher’s pension

Healthcare benefits including eye test

Free on-site parking

Discounts on benefits and holidays

Job summary

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation operating multiple schools across several counties. This role is based on a 14.8 hour per week, 38 week per year contract within Meridian Trust Grade 4, Points 3–5 of the Support pay scale.

It offers CPD opportunities, job training, wellbeing support and pension accessibility as part of a broader benefits package. The successful candidate will bring a good educational background, experience in or with the education sector, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Good educational background and experience of subject background.
• Experience of working in the education sector or with young people.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and child protection issues.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach with ability to work in a team or on own initiative.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Team player

Timekeeping

Flexible hours

Confidentiality

Child protection awareness

Education sector experience

Experience with young people

Education

Good educational background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Good educational background with experience of subject background
• A multi-tasker who is able to work calmly under pressure
• Experience of working in the education sector or with young people
• Knowledge of using different IT software such as Microsoft Office
• Positive and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative
• Knowledge of the need for confidentiality and awareness of child protection issues
• Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 4, Points 3-5 of the Meridian Trust Support pay scale.

Hours of work: 14.8 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

Benefits

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays