As a Senior Science Technician, the successful candidate will be responsible for organising the technical support team to assist in practical science classes, carry out demonstrations, prepare resources and assemble apparatus/equipment.

They will also take the lead on technical advice and support across the science faculty and provide line management to the science technicians.

Job Details

Hours of Work:  37 Hours Per Week,  Term Time Only (39 Weeks Per Year).

Position Type:  Permanent 

Line Manager:  Head of Science

Travel Required:   No 

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are a growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of 9 schools (five secondary schools and four primary schools), all rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.  Each school within our trust has its own unique values and ethos and is committed to the overarching principle of "Being the best we can be", the mission  statement of Areté Learning Trust.  Our Trust seeks to create a context for all children and young people to thrive, academically, personally and socially so that they experience the real joy of learning.  

This is an exciting time on the next step of the journey for the newly merged Areté Learning Trust and provides the opportunity to establish an even stronger trust, with greater autonomy to set direction and deliver the outcomes important to all of us.  The trust is committed to inclusive high-quality education, providing outstanding education for all and trust wide sustained school improvement.

We are committed to providing an empowering and supportive learning environment for all staff where they can develop as exemplary professionals.  In addition we offer a positive, supportive, friendly working environment, recognition of previous service with other schools, academies and local government, CPD, training  courses and webinars, expenses and travel costs in addition to a full range of employee benefits.  

The Areté Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.