Science Technician

The Abbey School; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured

Benenden Healthcare

Free Flu Jabs

Free Health Checks

Access EarlyPay

CPD afternoons

Job summary

The Abbey School is seeking a highly effective Science Technician to join the Science Department, starting with immediate effect. The role is part-time, term-time only, permanent, paid on the Kent Scheme Range grade KSB with a pro rata salary of £16,007 per annum for 26 hours per week.

The successful candidate will support practical lessons by preparing equipment, maintaining resources, and promoting a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of practical science lessons.
• Prepare equipment for lessons and maintain laboratory resources.
• Help ensure a safe and engaging learning environment for students.

Job description

The Abbey School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Science Technician to join the Science Department, to start with immediate effect.

We’re looking for a reliable and organised Science Technician to support the delivery of practical science lessons. You’ll prepare equipment, maintain laboratory resources, and help ensure a safe and engaging learning environment for students.

This is a part time, term-time only, permanent role, paid on the Kent Scheme Range grade KSB (FTE £26,822. - actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis which equates to £16,007 per annum).

The working pattern will consist of 26 hours per week. Working pattern is to be discussed and agreed at interview-level.

The successful candidate will have an attention to detail, will work to a high standard, and will seek to ensure a positive educational environment through their work. In return, The Howard Academy Trust offers a wide variety of benefits, details of which are outlined below.

What can we offer you?

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:

• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks
• Access EarlyPay
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership
• CPD afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the Associate Assistant Principal, Steve Brock, via email to sbrock @abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.