Science Technician

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Science Department as a Science Technician.  Each day you will work as the sole Science Technician to provide administrative and technical support to the Science Department, ensuring that all apparatus and equipment is available and set up to meet the daily timetable requirements covering KS3 to KS4.

The working hours are from 8.00am to 4.00pm, with a 3.30pm finish on Fridays, during the school term.  You will also be paid for an additional 5 days per year, which enables you to attend team meetings, training and development that sits outside your normal working hours.  You will be paid on Scale Point 6 which is £25183 full time equivalent.  Your actual salary is £21632 per annum, based on working 37 hours per week, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month.

Why choose us?

Science is a core subject covering Physics, Chemistry and Biology, taught by a talented team of six teachers.  We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Louise Brodigan, HR and Office Manager on 01405 860327 or by email via HR@thesnaithschool.org.uk  if you would like to visit or find out more.

What can we offer you?

• Family friendly policies, enhanced family leave entitlements from day one, and opportunities for flexible working, with a trust commitment to continually look to ways to improve the work-life balance for our staff
• Free parking on site
• Refund of the cost of an Annual NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate
• Free Flu vaccinations held on site each year
• Cycle to work scheme offering savings of up to 32% on a bike and accessories
• Employee Assistance Scheme available 24/7 via telephone or on-line portal, providing advice on assistance on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• In school individual support from Mind as part of the school’s Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Well Being.
• Salary Finance scheme which offers affordable loans and savings account, as well as tools for budgeting and saving
• Access to TeacherPerks.co.uk – discounts from a wide range of organisations.
• Corporate membership to the East Riding Leisure gyms, saving over 25% on membership costs

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced science technician who is very organised, is confident with cleaning and maintaining equipment and stock levels, and is an effective team worker with a helpful and positive attitude in a busy environment.

Further Information

Your application must be received no later than 6 January 2025. If you require an application form in an alternative format, please contact the team on 01405 860327.

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf