Pay: Swale Academies Trust Support Staff Pay Scheme

Start Date: October 2021

Permanent position, Term Time only 39 weeks (38 weeks a year plus 5 staff development days), 32.5 hours per week.

GBP14,057 to GBP14,736 pro rata (SAT 4)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our science department.

As a Science Technician you will be responsible for:

• Organising and preparing specialist resources and practical equipment to support learning activities in the classroom.
• Ensuring a safe, effective and efficient laboratory technician service is delivered.
• Providing technical advice and assistance to subject teachers for learning activities that support the health and safety and progress of pupils.
• Preparation and maintenance of specialist equipment and teaching areas.
• Monitoring the use and safe storage of chemicals and equipment.

The science department is committed to delivering practical and engaging lessons that meet the needs of all students. A passion for Science and working as part of a team, with previous experience of working in a laboratory are key expectations.

The successful candidate will:

• Have demonstrable technical competence in the use of specified laboratory equipment.
• Be able to use ICT effectively.
• Have the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.
• Be friendly and efficient.

In return, we offer development opportunities to all our staff, plus a supportive and friendly environment.

Our school is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are privileged to be able to offer our staff a vibrant and ICT-rich working environment, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent.

Please visit website and our twitter for more about our school.

Applications are welcome form anyone that meets the stated requirements in the person specification. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve.

Further details of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Chris Donovan-Bayley at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post

Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing Date: 22/08/2021 at 01:00

Interviews: w/c 23rd August 2021

Information about the school

The Whitstable School is part of the Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a Good school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to outstanding and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.

Please visit website and our twitter for more about our school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check and references will be taken up. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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