Science Technician - St Edmund’s Catholic School

ST EDMUND’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, PORTSMOUTH

11-16 Mixed VA School

St Edmund’s is a popular Voluntary Aided secondary school in the heart of Portsmouth and serves a wide area.  It is an Outstanding school (Ofsted 2016) serving a diverse population.

Science Technician (REF: ST01)

Salary Band 3 £18,887 – £19,280 (Pro Rata £14,324.77 – £14,622.84)

32.5 hours per week

Term Time Only

Hours of Work: 8.30am until 4pm (Monday – Friday)

NB: There is some flexibility in the hours of work

1 Hour Lunch to be taken: 15 minutes during break, 45 minutes during lunch break

To Start May 2022

To be responsible for the technical disciplines of experimental and practical work.

To deliver learning to students by providing technical advice and support in the practical and technical aspects of the curriculum by preparing, providing, maintaining, organising and managing resources for safe and secure practical work.   Demonstrate and teach practical skills.  Servicing the lesson work of students in designated technical teaching areas (laboratories, workshops).

To work with the Lead Science Technician to develop and set up School policies, with resource management systems connected with the use of technical and specialist equipment.

To be responsible for the control of resources, Health and Safety, staff development and performance management.

Applications should be returned FAO: Headteacher, St Edmund’s Catholic School, Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RX quoting the reference “ST01” or electronically to recruitment@saintedmunds.org.uk

Please download the application pack from the St Edmund’s Catholic School website:

https://www.saintedmunds.org.uk/home/vacancies/vacancies-support

In line with Safer Recruitment guidance we DO NOT accept CV’s.

If you are interested in applying please submit an application form and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed prior to this.

The closing date has been extended to Monday 23^rd May 2022.

The school is committed to safeguarding and the promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  DBS disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of appointment.