Science Technician

Norton Hill School; Radstock; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

Norton Hill School is seeking a motivated individual to join the Science department providing technical and administrative support to pupils and staff. You will work within a large, friendly team, helping maintain equipment and coordinate with teaching staff to ensure smooth lessons.

The role offers 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time plus 5 inset days, with a Grade 4 salary (£27,274–£28,608; pro rata £23,433–£24,579) and access to a local government pension, cycle-to-work scheme, and

Qualifications

• Experience in a team-based or academic department is advantageous.
• Strong passion for science and willingness to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to the Science department and staff.
• Supervise and direct students as requested by teaching staff.
• Arrange maintenance and testing of specialist machines.
• Support school initiatives as needed.

Skills

Technical support

Administrative support

Teamwork

Proactive learning

Job description

• To provide technical and administrative support to the Science department and other teaching staff
• Supervising and directing students where asked to by teaching staff
• Arranging for maintenance and testing of specialist machines
• Contribute to the wider school by supporting with school initiatives when required

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individual to join our Science department. You will be joining a large & friendly department with a mutually supportive ethos, and an ideal mixture of youth and experience. This has led to the department being highly successful and well-resourced.

The successful candidate will work with the Science Department to ensure that pupils and teaching staff are appropriately supported. This will consist of technical and administrative assistance. Practical experience of working in a team-based or academic department would be advantageous. Candidates should have a passion for science and play a proactive role in developing their skills and experience.

Contract: Full Time / Permanent - Term Time only plus 5 Inset days Hours of work: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday Salary: Grade 4 - £27,274 - £28,608 (Actual pro rata pay: £23,433 - £24,579),

• Contributory salary pension scheme (local government)
• Access to the cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - a strictly free and confidential short-term counselling and support service.