Science Technician

The Wren School; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Support

Staff at SLT level support

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Career development opportunities

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Job summary

The Wren School is seeking a Senior Science Technician to support the Science department with practical work and the preparation of materials and equipment for experiments. The role requires a can-do, flexible attitude and the ability to think ahead and adapt to daily challenges.

You will help prepare complex practical lessons, manage equipment use between staff, and provide cover lesson support when required. This is a hands-on position within our science facilities.

Qualifications

• Provide technical support to the Science department.
• Prepare materials and scientific apparatus for practical work.
• Demonstrate a can-do, flexible attitude and think ahead for lessons.

Responsibilities

• Support the Science department with practical work and equipment.
• Assist with preparation of complex practical lessons.
• Negotiate the use of equipment between department members.
• Support with cover lessons as needed.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Think ahead

Can-do attitude

Job description

At The Wren, we challenge ourselves to become better day by day: driving our school community forward so that we can offer our students an exceptional education. We are not a school that will sit still. We are restless and will be bold. We share an ambitious and inspirational vision which motivates us, and our students, to be the best we can be, ensuring that;

'Each child, regardless of background will receive a world-class education and be nurtured, challenged and inspired to aim high.'

Our rich and purposeful curriculum offers an extensive blend of academic and practical opportunities which challenge and inspire our students to explore, discover and learn new things. We have a relentless focus on Quality First Teaching and Learning, with an exceptional team who are committed to creating 'Inspirational Classrooms.' To facilitate this, we expect and encourage the highest standards of attitude, behaviour and commitment from staff and students alike.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus., We are seeking to appoint a Senior Science Technician who will work closely with the Science department to provide technical support and to help contribute to the students learning experience by assisting with the preparation of materials and scientific apparatus for practical work. The post holder will be able to demonstrate a 'can do' flexible attitude, the ability to think ahead and outside the box; this will be important to this role as each day can provide a variety of challenges, from supporting the provision of cover lessons, negotiating the use of equipment between members of the department and preparing complex practical lessons.

This role is central to supporting the Science Department on so many levels. It is a very diverse role and you will have the opportunity to develop many skills and get involved in lots of different aspects of the Science Department.

Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust's recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.

• Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Supportive colleagues and SLT
• Eager and motivated students
• Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust
• Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.