Science Technician

The Bishop's Stortford High School; Thorley; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 23 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free school lunch

Free on-site parking

Annual Flu jabs

Résumé du poste

The Bishop’s Stortford High School is seeking a Science Technician to join our team for term-time only work. The role runs 32.5 hours per week across 38 school weeks per year, with a focus on preparing and organising equipment for lessons and maintaining strong health and safety practices.

Applicants should have A-Level or NVQ3 in LATA or equivalent and a proven ability to work well with staff and students in a busy school science department.

Qualifications

• Strong time management for lesson prep and equipment organisation.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures.
• Works well with staff and students.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working systems in the science technician team.

Connaissances

Time management

Health & Safety

Team player

Organisation

Formation

A-Level or NVQ3 in LATA

Description du poste

Science Technician

Start date: 11 January 2027

Term time only - 38 weeks per year, 32.5 hours per week

Grade H5, FTE £28, 906 including fringe

Actual salary £21,230 p.a. including fringe

What we are looking for:

• An individual who can develop and maintain effective working systems for the science technician team
• A reliable and hard-working team member
• A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent time management for the preparation and organisation of equipment for lessons and identifying work priorities
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures
• A-Level or NVQ3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (LATA) or equivalent
• Someone who works well with staff and students alike

What we can offer you:

Professionally:

• A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic new learning environment
• A large dedicated Science prep room
• A department made up of 11 modern, spacious laboratories equipped with the latest touchscreen technology
• Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities.
• Strong CPD programme
• A highly visible Senior Leadership Team
• A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students
• Other school facilities include a 600-seat Main school hall, a 6-court indoor sports hall, a Strength & conditioning gym and an All-Weather pitch suitable for both football and rugby.

Personally:

• Competitive salary
• Generous pension benefits
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Smart Clinic
• Free school lunch every day
• Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free on-site secure parking for every employee
• 20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual at discounted rate)
• Annual Flu jabs (free)
• Free before and after school access to Strength & Conditioning suite
• Opportunities to get involved with school events and trips: Black, Gold & Green week, running club etc
• Free school tickets to all our regular, high-quality concerts, musicians, shows recitals and other entertainment held at school.
• Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal etc

The Bishop’s Stortford High School is a popular, oversubscribed 6FE school of 1288 students, providing a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 with a thriving mixed sixth form of close to 400 students, including 133 female students. This isa very excitingtime to be joining ourOutstandingschool, as werelocatedto a brand-newstate-of-the-artschooljust over a year ago. We have a fantastic new learning environment, supported bycutting edgetechnology, and huge opportunities for the future.

Our vast list of extra-curricular activities and trips means students engage positively with school and represent our values with pride. Staff turnover is low, as they feel well-supported and enjoy working here, with many choosing the school for their own children.

TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.

The Bishop’s Stortford High School, Beaumont Avenue, Bishop’s Stortford. CM23 4SH