Science Technician

About us:

King Charles I School is an excellent secondary school set within extensive grounds. At King Charles I we work tirelessly to provide an inspiring learning environment for every student which helps them achieve to their full potential. We are one of the highest performing schools in Worcestershire, with a focus on academic achievement and with outcomes that are consistently well above the local authority average.

We are part of The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust - a family of like-minded schools based in the West Midlands. We have come a long way in a short time and are now home to three schools, over 3,500 students, a Teaching School Hub and a SCITT (School Centred Initial Teaching Training) all with differing contexts and serving different communities.

At The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust, we understand that happy, well-motivated and well-trained employees make the most effective teaching and support staff. We know that the education sector can be a demanding and pressurised environment and we always strive to remove barriers and find ways to make life that little bit easier, where possible.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking to appoint a ‘Science technician’ to provide practical support in the science department with the preparation and laying out of apparatus, equipment and other materials for demonstrations in classes. The role will be 37 hours per week, term time only plus the school training days. This role reports to the Head of Science.

You will have:

Our successful candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:

 Achieved and A*-E grade in a science related A-level plus and A*-E grade in A-level maths OR the Extended Diploma L3 in Applied Science at grade DDD or better

 At least 5 GCSE A*-C/9-4 grades including science, English language and maths

Why join us?

We are proud to offer an attractive range of benefits including:

 Access to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme

 Attractive annual leave entitlement for our full year employees starting at 25 days + Bank Holidays

 Salary sacrifice cycle scheme

 Access to annual flu jabs

 Employee Assistance Programme

 Comprehensive CPD

 Access to on-site gym and sports facilities at some of our schools

 Staff long service recognised at our annual awards ceremonies

Your Application:

The Four Stones MAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education, pre-employment checks will be undertaken. This role will involve undertaking regulated activity and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.

Further information and an application form are available via the MAT website and the school website. The completed application form should be emailed by Monday 13 May at 10:00am. Interviews will be held during the same week. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert at any point.