Responsible to: Senior Science Technician
Pay scale: NJC Scale 4 (7-10) - (£29,412 - £30,771 pro-rata)
Work pattern: Full-time, Term Time Only
Required for: As soon as possible
Deadline to apply: Midday Friday 4 October 2024
Location of post: The Elmgreen School, SE27 9BZ
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Thank you for your enquiry about the key post of Science Technician at The Elmgreen School. The purpose of the role is to support the effective and efficient teaching and learning in the Science Department through the provision of technical and other support. A good science background is essential as are excellent organisational skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Senior Science Technician to prepare practical resources, equipment and materials to meet the needs of the science curriculum.
- To give technical advice and support on health & safety issues to teachers and students.
- To assist class teachers with or to carry out demonstrations of scientific experiments.
- To ensure the maintenance of a healthy & safe working environment.
Dunraven Educational Trust Overview
Dunraven Educational Trust (DET) was established in 2016. It now incorporates Dunraven’s All-Through School, Goldfinch Primary, The Elmgreen School, Rosendale Primary School and Van Gogh Primary. DET is a Trust committed to one overarching aim: excellence for and from everyone. This is an expectation for both the children and adults in a school community. It is achieved in a variety of ways according to the context of each school but within the clear framework established by the Trust.
If you are successful in your application, you will join a staff who are hard-working,
committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our students. We offer:
- a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers;
- a supportive and collegiate environment,
- a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.
The Elmgreen School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. An enhanced DBS check and a barred list check are conditions of employment for this post.
The Elmgreen School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.