Senior Science Technician (temporary maternity contract)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support

On-site parking

Cycle to Work

Eye tests

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Career development

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

The Wren invites applications for a Senior Science Technician to work with the Science department, preparing materials and apparatus for practical lessons and supporting students' learning experiences. The role requires a flexible, proactive approach and the ability to coordinate equipment use and lesson setup across the team.

This post sits within Excalibur Academies Trust; the school offers CPD, a supportive SLT, an excellent pension scheme, employee assistance, on-site parking and

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of materials and scientific apparatus for practical work.
• Support the Science Department with equipment access and lesson prep.
• Help with cover lessons and manage equipment use across the department.
• Contribute to developing diverse practical learning experiences.

Job description

About The Wren

At The Wren, we challenge ourselves to become better day by day: driving our school community forward so that we can offer our students an exceptional education. We are not a school that will sit still. We are restless and will be bold. We share an ambitious and inspirational vision which motivates us, and our students, to be the best we can be, ensuring that;

‘Each child, regardless of background will receive a world-class education and be nurtured, challenged and inspired to aim high.’

Our rich and purposeful curriculum offers an extensive blend of academic and practical opportunities which challenge and inspire our students to explore, discover and learn new things. We have a relentless focus on Quality First Teaching and Learning, with an exceptional team who are committed to creating ‘Inspirational Classrooms.’ To facilitate this, we expect and encourage the highest standards of attitude, behaviour and commitment from staff and students alike.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Science Technician who will work closely with the Science department to provide technical support and to help contribute to the students learning experience by assisting with the preparation of materials and scientific apparatus for practical work. The post holder will be able to demonstrate a ‘can do’ flexible attitude, the ability to think ahead and outside the box; this will be important to this role as each day can provide a variety of challenges, from supporting the provision of cover lessons, negotiating the use of equipment between members of the department and preparing complex practical lessons.

This role is central to supporting the Science Department on so many levels. It is a very diverse role and you will have the opportunity to develop many skills and get involved in lots of different aspects of the Science Department.

Please see The Wren's Recruitment Brochure below for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Supportive colleagues and SLT

Eager and motivated students

Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.