ScienceTechnician

Jesmond Park Academy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving academy as a Technician in the Science faculty, where your passion for science will play a crucial role in supporting teaching and learning. This position offers a dynamic work environment, allowing you to engage with enthusiastic students and skilled professionals. You'll be responsible for preparing resources for practical experiments, ensuring safety and compliance, and contributing to a collaborative team. With generous annual leave, a competitive salary, and numerous professional development opportunities, this role is perfect for someone eager to grow in an educational setting. Be part of a community-focused academy dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Annual Leave

Excellent Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

Professional Development Opportunities

Staff Well-Being Activities

Wider Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Keen interest in science and ability to self-motivate.
• Flexibility to undertake various tasks and form positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical resources for practical experiments in science classes.
• Conduct daily checks and maintenance of stock and equipment.

Skills

Adaptability

Time Management

Problem Solving

Interest in Science

Education

Background in Science

Job description

ABOUT THE ACADEMY

Jesmond Park Academy is a thrivingand fully subscribed comprehensive school servicing around 2,100 students from Year 7 to Sixth Form. Our academy has a real sense of community, occupying an iconic site and building equipped with exceptional resources. Our staff have a real passion for education in its broadest sense and we are committed to achieving the best for all of the students in our care, enabling them to make excellent progress and achieve their goals and dreams. Part of Gosforth Group, our academy has undergone a rapid period of change and improvement and continues strivingto become one of Newcastle’s leading academies. We offer a positive working experiencewith an enthusiastic staff team focused on deliveringour goals. If you genuinely desire to do the best for our students, want to be part of an already successful team and supportus on our journey to becoming an outstanding academy - we want to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Science faculty is a strong department within the school that demonstrates a strong team ethos. We are looking to appoint as soon as possible a Technician to our team. The role of Technician is crucial in the support of teaching and learning and delivery of the science curriculum at Jesmond Park Academy. In this role you will work under the guidance of the Senior Technician and Head of Faculty.You will develop, adapt, trial and have responsibility for the preparation of technical resources to allow facilitation of practical experiments and demonstrations in the classrooms across all disciplines and key stages. The role will incorporate daily routines and checks, including cleaning, repair and monitoring of stock and equipment, constant communication with the technical team and wider science staff as well as meticulous care and attention to health, safety and risk assessment,.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The post requires someone with a keen interest in science, adaptability and effective time management, in order to manage an ever changing work stack, as well as the ability to self-motivate and problem solve under pressure. Training, alongside continued support and guidance will be provided.Although previous experience and a scientific background are desirable they are not essential. You will be flexible to undertake a variety of tasks, willing to learn, and be able to form positive relationships, contributing to the wider school.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
• A school with its community at heart
• An exciting programme of staff well-being activities
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: [e-mail] or telephone: [phone].

Applications are shortlisted for interview asthey are received, and so early application isencouraged. We reserve the right tocommence the interview process and close thevacancy prior to this date.

Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in theDBS filtering guideand you can view ourPolicy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here.

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.