Technician

Chesterton Community College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-rated non-selective state school in the UK is seeking a candidate to assist in the Science department by preparing and maintaining practical resources. This role offers full training and is ideal for those with a scientific background, computer skills, or experience with young people. It may particularly appeal to recent STEM graduates or those aspiring to teach. Join a dynamic and enthusiastic team at an exciting time of growth for the academy.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a scientific background and computer literacy.
• Experience working with young people is preferred.
• Recent STEM graduates or those interested in teaching will find this role suitable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining practical resources for the Science department.
• Work collaboratively within a team and follow instructions from the senior technician.
• Engage with the training provided.

Skills

Scientific background

Computer literacy

Experience of working with young people

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will assist in the preparation, maintenance and organisation of Science department practical resources. They will be part of a friendly and dynamic team and work following the instruction of the senior technician as well as being able to follow their own initiative.

Full training will be given but applicants with a scientific background, computer literacy and experience of working with young people will have an advantage. The role may suit a recent STEM graduate or those thinking of going into teaching.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, maintenance and organisation of Science department practical resources
• Work as part of a team and follow the instruction of the senior technician, while also using their own initiative
• Engage with training provided

Qualifications

• Scientific background
• Computer literacy
• Experience of working with young people
• The role may suit a recent STEM graduate or those thinking of going into teaching

About Chesterton

Chesterton is working at an outstanding level: we are one of the top 100 non-selective state schools in the country. Having undergone an extensive building development on our current site to admit more students, and just being granted permission to expand our multi-academy trust. This is an exciting time to be joining our thriving academy.

Ethos

Applicants are expected to be enthusiastic and to adhere to the ethos of Chesterton as described in our ethos document.