Science Technician

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Details

Hours: 30 hours per week – term time only

Salary: B&NES GRADE 3 (£16,005 per annum minimum starting salary)

Following a hugely successful Summer where the Academy recorded the best results in its history, we are now looking to recruit to key positions to continue this exceptional school improvement journey.

Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for an energetic person with a love of Science to work in our Science Department, preparing resources for practical lessons and supporting staff and students in practical Science lessons.

Required as soon as possible, a part time Science Technician (30 hours per week, term time only). Part time hours will be considered. Duties will include preparation of materials and apparatus, maintaining stock levels, assisting in practical lessons, cleaning of equipment and organising the servicing and repair of specialist equipment. An interest and some qualifications in an area of Science (at least to GCSE level) as well as a genuine interest in working with and supporting young people are essential for this role. Please see attached job description for further information.

Our Offer

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to work with motivated students, the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development, plus the opportunity to work in a developing academy in a beautiful area of the South West. Staff benefits include free on-site parking, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and access for all staff to the Employee Assistance Programme “Health Assured”, which is a telephone based advice, information and counselling service. A selection of meals, snacks (hot and cold) and drinks is available for staff to purchase at lunch and break times.

About the academy

Buckler’s Mead Academy is a highly inclusive academy in the east of Yeovil, close to the Dorset border. Our vision as an academy is an “inspiring education for all”. We believe that all members of our community should be given the opportunity to be happy, to achieve, participate and become successful. Our job as professionals is to ensure this happens. All our staff sign up to these aspirations and play a full role in contributing to this vision through inclusive teaching and support. We seek to recruit dedicated and talented staff, highly committed to making a difference. We are part of the Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership – a highly successful Multi Academy Trust, often considered the ‘market leader’ in the South West for school improvement. The successful applicant will benefit from trust wide opportunities, such as CPD, INSET and working with colleagues across the Trust.

Apply

If you think this could be the role for you, we would love to hear from you. Applications should be sent for the attention of Mr Mark Lawrence, Headteacher, and include details of your current experience and suitability for the role.

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date: 15th April 2024

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Safeguarding Information

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to references and a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before confirmation. Please note that in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ requirements we carry out social media checks on all shortlisted candidates.

Buckler’s Mead Academy is an equal opportunities employer.

The campus is a no smoking site.