Science Technician

Main purpose of job: To provide technical and administrative support to teaching staff and to ensure the safe and proper use and maintenance of resources and equipment within the department. Presdales School employs three Science Technicians. Each Technician is employed to work with one specific branch of the three Sciences; Biology, Chemistry or Physics at KS4 and KS5 (Years 9 - 13) as well as subject specific topics at KS3 (Years 7 and 8). Each Technician is also responsible for supporting the other Technicians as required. The successful candidate must be a team player who is passionate about the role practical work plays in Science education. They will need to be well-organised and flexible. Experience within a school setting and practical Science experience at A level standard in any Science is ideal, but training will also be available for a suitable candidate. This is a permanent position, term-time plus 2 weeks, consisting of 33 hours per week, 8.30am-3.30pm or 8.00am-3.00pm, 3 days a week and 8.30am-2.30pm or 8.00am-2.00pm, 2 days a week. Flexibility may be required at busy times of the year. Presdales is an outstanding all-girls 11-18 school, with boys in the sixth form. We are a school which values all students, irrespective of their age and ability and helps them to exceed expectations through high quality teaching and learning and the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities which will enrich their educational and personal development beyond the classroom. We provide a caring environment where all students are supported, as well as challenged, to ensure that there is no limit to their potential. We prepare our students for a world that is constantly changing by encouraging them to be independent learners who are determined, confident and who never give up. Alongside academic excellence there is a strong focus on enjoyment, excellent behaviour and respect for all. Presdales School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/ or with protected characteristics, to apply.