Science Technician

The Highfield School

19.5 to 26 hours per week term time plus 5 INSET Days

£11,300 to £15,100 per annum

(Salary dependant on basic hours contracted)

Working pattern to be discussed at interview. These hours do need to be around the schools’ working hours for pupils

Working pattern can be split between 3 to 4 days per week

Start date: January/ February 2025

Due to an expansion of the team we are looking for a Science Technician at The Highfield School. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, well-motivated and will work well as part of a team to ensure apparatus and chemicals are available and prepared in advance to support the science teachers.  You will also provide administrative support to the teaching staff in connection with all practical aspects of the subject. A background in science would be advantageous.

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Further details and an application form are available from Central HR, by email:  hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or from the school website www.robertbarclayacademy.co.uk or on 01727 734424.

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 13 January 2025

 Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 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. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.