Science Technician - Shaftesbury School

Dorset Council; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Shaftesbury seeks a dedicated individual with a passion for Science to join a friendly team. Responsibilities include supporting Science education in a school environment, building relationships with students and staff, and contributing positively to the school community. The role is permanent, part-time, and offers full training. A commitment to equality and safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships quickly.
• Willingness to be immersed in a school environment.
• Ability to work on initiative or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a dedicated, friendly, and dynamic team.
• Provide support for Science education.

Skills

Passion for Science

Empathy

Positivity

Teamwork

Creativity

Job description

Overview

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and an appointment may be made before the closing date, therefore an early application is encouraged.

Salary: Grade 5, Point 5-6: £19,032 - £19,334 per annum (subject to experience).

Contract: Permanent, 32.5 hours a week, 38.4 weeks a year (term time plus 4 inset days).

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with a dedicated, friendly and large, dynamic team. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have a real passion for Science and supporting the love of Science; be able to build relationships quickly, with humility and empathy; show respect to others – students and colleagues – in order to get the best out of them; be positive, optimistic, caring, kind and approachable; be willing to be immersed in the life of a busy and successful school; be able to work on their own initiative or as part of a team; use resources, intellect, creativity and innovation to be successful.

Safeguarding

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Equality and Diversity

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves.