Science Technician
Required as soon as possible
Full Time, Permanent, across the 11-19 campus salary
37 hours per week, 40 weeks per annum
Grade 6 £19,196 to £19,983 (£21,971 to £22,373 FTE)
Part time and job share considered
We are looking for a Technician to provide comprehensive support to our Science Department. Working alongside the Head of Science, you will support our students to achieve their full potential and to assist with the development of the department.
You will have the ability to work independently, using your initiative to solve problems. You will be IT literate and have good organisational skills.
We value our staff and believe in them. We offer you training and support to develop, along with a friendly and supportive team of colleagues to work with too.
Previous experience of working in a school or with young adults is an advantage, as well as further education in science and lab experience.
Wigston Academies Trust is made up of Wigston Academy (11-16) and Wigston College (16-19). Both were rated strong good in our last OFSTEDs in May and June 2022.
If you want to know more please come and visit. You will be very welcome and we think you will like what you see.
Closing date for applications: 10am, Tuesday, 13th June 2023
Interview date: TBC
Only applicants who meet our selection criteria will be invited to an interview.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
We are committed to keeping children and young people safe from harm and abuse and to promoting their welfare, and we expect that everyone who comes to work for us will share the same commitment. Fulfilling this responsibility includes making sure that our recruitment process includes a range of measures to identify those who may be unsuitable to work with children and young people. In addition, all roles within the school are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post may also be subject to further DBS re-checks at appropriate intervals.