Whitby School and Sixth Form - Science Technician

Contract: Permanent
Hours/ Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, term time only
Salary/ Hourly Rate: Grade CD, £12.00 - £12.38 per hour, £23,114 - £23,893 per annum full time equivalent
Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 4th October
Interviews: Week commencing 7th October
Start Date: ASAP
 
The right materials and equipment are essential for any fun filled science experiment! 
 
About Us
Whitby School is a new school; an exciting development for the Whitby community. Our school will be a positive, warm, and welcoming school where pupils will aim to do their very best and take pride in their achievements. By constantly challenging our pupils to excel, we will nurture aspirations and strive to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in our young people. 
 
We are looking for colleagues who will provide a creative, safe, and caring environment where every child is known and cared for as an individual. In this climate, every young person can thrive as they develop in personality, character and intellect and become a highly successful learner and individual.
  
Our opportunity
You will be working closely with our Senior Science Technician and Science Teachers to make sure that equipment and materials are set up ready for engaging practical lessons that bring the curriculum to life.
 
As well as being responsible for materials, you will get to be a part of the action too, supporting staff and pupils in the lessons. Providing advice and ensuring all faculty Health and Safety protocols are adhered to.
 
The main duties in this post will include:
 
  • Working under the direction of the science department lead to support practical lessons and help keep each department’s resources stocked, tidy and well-maintained.
  • The successful applicant will have an enthusiastic, positive attitude, able to work using their own initiative and be willing to turn their hand to many different types of tasks. 
  • Assisting with all aspects of maintaining and facilitating resources for the science departments’ lessons, plus some administrative tasks associated with this.
  • Previous experience of working within a secondary school is preferred but not essential.
We can offer you
  • A supportive, collaborative team who openly share ideas and best practice
  • A school community that prides itself on engagement, generosity, dignity and inspiration
  • Access to Mental health and Wellbeing support services
  • Opportunities for CPD and career progression.
Queries / School Visits
Informal chats about the role are welcomed. For queries or to arrange a call or visit please contact Chloe Bullen on 01609 536 964 or via chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk
 
Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.
 
Application Process
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if your need to apply in a different format. 

Previously unsuccessful applicants from the last 6 months need not apply.

 
When applying please take into account the following:
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
 
References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer. Please note your referee should ideally be a previous line manager or someone in a position of authority.
 
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 
 
This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
 
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Further information on how we process your data can be found here.
 

Whitby School and Sixth Form - Science Technician
Location: Whitby School & Sixth Form