Science Technician

Coherence Consulting Limited; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherence Consulting Limited is offering a permanent position for a Science Technician at Leigh Academy Tonbridge. The ideal candidate will support science curriculum needs, coordinate resources, and assist in practical lessons. This role requires A Level qualifications in Science and offers an annual salary of £20,990 to £22,431, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of A Level in Science.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in coordinating resources and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the use and maintenance of practical resources and facilities.
• Prepare solutions and assemble apparatus for practical lessons.
• Deliver and return equipment safely to the stores.

Skills

Collaboration

Initiative

Education

A Level in Science or equivalent

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Leigh Academy Tonbridge are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced Science Technician to join a well-motivated and successful team within the science department, ideal for someone looking for a term-time position with plenty of scope for development. We require applicants to have a minimum qualification of an A Level in Science or equivalent, and/or appropriate industry experience. The science department at Leigh Academy Tonbridge is highly successful, experienced, and collaborative in their approach to work - a fantastic environment for a more junior technician through to a highly experienced technician keen to be part of a fantastic team.

Our successful candidate will be responsible for co-ordinating the use and maintenance of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in the practical needs of the science curriculum. You will prepare solutions and assemble apparatus in order to ensure that the correct resources are available for practical lessons and also, deliver equipment to classes and collect, check and return equipment to the stores to ensure that it is safely, securely and appropriately stored.

This is a stand-alone position, so it would be beneficial for the appointed candidate to have previous experience working both independently and as part of a larger team. Being highly ambitious and having the ability to use your initiative to get tasks done is a necessity in this role!

This is a permanent opportunity offering an actual salary of £20,990 - £22,431 per annum (£24,404 - £26,079 full-time equivalent), based on experience, working 37 hours per week, term time + 1 week of inset.

Do you know a great Science Technician who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here . T&C's apply.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Tonbridge

Behaviour and attitudes are exceptional Ofsted, 2022.

Staff are proud to work at the school. There is a strong culture of collaboration and sharing.

The schools small size means that all pupils are known, valued and nurtured.

'Senior Leaders have a passionate and ambitious vision about providing high-quality education for all pupils at the schoolsenior leaders are relentless about raising standards and maintaining high expectations by keeping a high profile around the school.

Joining us at Leigh Academy Tonbridge: Building on the strengths of our legacy school, Hayesbrook Academy, Leigh Academy Tonbridge will open our doors to the first cohort of year 7 students, including boys and girls, for September 2023.

Hayesbrook Academy first opened in 1964. Having always been an all-boys school, our history before then is closely linked to the old Sussex Road Boys School, where records go back to the early 1900s, and so we have a strong tradition of education provision in Tonbridge. The modern day academy has always been an 11-18 comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, serving the local community.

Since being the first school in West Kent to gain Academy Status in 2010, the academy led the way in achieving excellent standards and in creating a multi-academy Trust. We were graded Excellent by Ofsted in 2005, 2008 and 2009. The academic success and high standards have continued and inspections in 2013, 2017 and most recently in December 2022, found the school to be good overall but recognised students behaviour and attitudes as exceptional (graded as outstanding). Furthermore, the inspection recognised strengths in reading and literacy; careers provision; teachers subject knowledge; the support provided by the trust and the governing body; as well as identifying the meticulous arrangements for safeguarding. The report also recognised Senior leaders are relentless about raising standards and maintaining high expectations .. Our press release and the full Ofsted report can be accessed here.

The Academy grows, adapts and thrives with each new cohort of students that are welcomed here every September and our recent move to Leigh Academies Trust has strengthened the academys ability to deliver the very best for our pupils.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust

As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be Outstanding which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three clusters of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the regions biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website .

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding : Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity : As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

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