Senior Science Technician

Waverley Education Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Senior Science Technician to join its dynamic team. This role involves preparing and managing science equipment while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and able to work efficiently under pressure, supporting teachers in delivering practical lessons. With a commitment to fostering a safe and engaging learning environment, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' educational experiences. If you are passionate about science and education, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety/COSHH Regulations for Science equipment.
• Good general education standard required in core subjects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clear away equipment and materials for lessons.
• Support teachers in practical lessons and ensure safety.

Skills

Health & Safety Regulations

Science Equipment Handling

Initiative

Time Management

Education

A* - C in English

A* - C in Maths

A* - C in Science

Job description

Salary £25,119- £31,364 Scale point 9 – 22 (Full Time, Term Time Only) Actual salary based on scale point 9 approximately £21,960

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WAVERLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION TRUST

WAVERLEY SCHOOL

Yardley Green Road

Bordesley Green East

Birmingham

B9 5QA

Tel: [phone]

Senior Science Technician

Scale point 9 – 22 (Full Time, Term Time Only)

Actual salary based on scale point 9 approximately £23,809

Waverley Education Foundation (WEF) is a Multi Academy Trust, which operates both Waverley School and Waverley Studio College. WEF has over 1900 students on roll across the trust. It develops, brokers and delivers a range of services which support learning and leadership & management and improve outcomes for children and young people.

Waverley School is an all through school for students aged 4-19.It also has a Resource Base for students with cognition and learning difficulties. In its recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021, Waverley School was graded as a ‘Good’ School. We have state of the art facilities for learning, teaching and training and a strong staff team that are committed to the learning and development of all our students.

Our core values of Humanity, Equality, Aspiration and Respect support our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do.

“Pupils have a strong understanding of diversity, respect and tolerance, including for different family lifestyles” – Ofsted 2021

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join Waverley Education Foundation Trust to work across both Waverley School and Waverly Studio College.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and clearing away all equipment and materials for lessons. They will be required to support teachers in practical lessons as required and be confident to work with Science equipment, safely following all Health & Safety Regulations as necessary. The ability to use own initiative and work efficiently and effectively to tight deadlines would be very helpful. They must have excellent knowledge of Health & Safety/COSHH Regulations for all Science equipment/materials. Applicants must also have a good general standard of education – A* - C in English, Maths and Science or equivalent.

The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the school application form will be accepted.

Waverley Education Foundation is committed to the protection and safety of its students.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit to see the schoolplease call our HR team on 0121 566 6607.

The closing date for applications is 10.00 a.m. on 07 January 2025

Applications received after this time and date will not be accepted. Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail] Please note, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks from the closing date, please assume that on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful. For further enquiries please call 0121 566 6607.