SCIENCE TECHNICIAN - PHYSICS
Term time only plus 5 INSET days
37 hours per week
JG4 Scale Point 7 £24,294 – Scale Point 11 £25,979 per annum pro rata, pending confirmation of the pay award
Actual annual salary £21,338 - £22,818 per annum
The School
Gordano School, part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, is a large and highly successful 11-18 comprehensive secondary school approximately eight miles outside Bristol. This includes a thriving Sixth Form of nearly 400 students that is strongly integrated into the school and offers significant opportunities for Post-16 teaching in over 30 courses. We are the sole secondary school serving the popular town of Portishead, and benefit greatly from being a central part of our community.
We view education as something bigger than just academic achievement. We have a record of considerable academic success, but believe that an education should be about preparing young people for their future lives in a complete sense. As well as consistently positive Progress 8 and Level 3 Value Added outcomes at GCSE and A Level respectively we place great emphasis on student leadership, an unparalleled extra-curricular programme and student progression to their next steps in a wide range of academic and vocational routes.
We pride ourselves on the very high-quality support for colleagues at all stages of their career through internal and external CPD, including our membership of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership’s Centre of Professional Development, with staff involved across all levels of NPQ programmes. We maintain significant involvement in Initial Teacher Training and deliver comprehensive ECT induction in association with the Five Counties Teaching School Hubs Alliance and Ambition Institute. Our very large staff body allows regular opportunities for progression into leadership roles at all levels.
We were judged Outstanding in all categories in our last Ofsted inspection, but, just as importantly, seek to be a very happy school community with a big heart. This has never been more evident than in the last few years, where we have been incredibly proud of the response from our brilliant staff, children and families to the Covid pandemic.
The Role
Gordano School is seeking to appoint a Science Technician to join a hardworking and friendly team. The post-holder join a team of six Science Technicians as the Physics Specialist and will assist in supporting the teaching and learning, within this very successful Science department, working under the Senior Science Technician.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide day to day support in the running of the laboratories
- Have a passionate interest in science and be comfortable dealing with practical preparation and clearing up
- Prepare materials, and equipment for all GCSE and A Level Physics lessons
- Participate in the general technical work of the department
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Previous school experience would be an advantage but is not essential and training will be available if required. The post requires a highly motivated person with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who can work well as part of a team. They must also be organised and methodical with an excellent attention to detail. The ability to prioritise a busy workload is essential, as is the need to meet deadlines whilst dealing with frequent interruptions.
Gordano School offers an excellent benefits package including contributory pension scheme, a comprehensive employee assistance programme and benefits (offering discounts on shopping), cycle to work scheme and on-site parking.
Applications should be submitted by covering letter and application form to the Headteacher, Louise Blundell by:
Closing date: 9am, Friday 22 September 2023
Interviews: Wednesday 27 September 2023
Gordano School supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualifies candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
Gordano School supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from under-represented groups.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Gordano School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
A copy of the Safeguarding Policy and Recruitment Policy can be found on the Lighthouse Schools Partnership website.
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