Science Technician

Teaching Vacancies; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in York and North Yorkshire is seeking an enthusiastic science technician to support the science department. You will ensure a safe and well-equipped environment for high-quality practical science teaching, contributing to student achievement. Ideal candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to the Catholic ethos of the School.
• Experience in providing practical science teaching support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the science department in delivering safe and engaging practical science teaching.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of practical work that aligns with the curriculum.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time-keeping skills

Passion for education

Commitment to excellence in teaching

Commitment to continual improvement

Eagerness to participate in extracurricular activities

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated science technician to join our hardworking and dedicated team.

As a technician you will play a key role within the science department, ensuring a safe, well-equipped environment that enables high-quality, engaging practical science teaching. Working closely with teaching staff, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of practical work that aligns with the curriculum and promotes student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Support the science department in delivering safe and engaging practical science teaching.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of practical work that aligns with the curriculum and promotes student achievement.

Applicants will have

• Excellent interpersonal and time-keeping skills
• A passion for providing the best possible education for all students
• A commitment to maximising achievement through excellence in teaching and learning
• A strong commitment to the Catholic ethos of the School and the promotion of Christian values
• A commitment to continual improvement
• An eagerness to be involved with extracurricular activities in order to enhance the lives of the whole School community

What the school offers its staff

All Saints Catholic Secondary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.

Catholic schools are welcoming places to pupils and members of staff from all faiths and none. More than a quarter of a million pupils and almost half of teachers in Catholic schools are not of the Catholic Faith.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.