Overview
Leigh Academy Longfield are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced Science Technician to join a well-motivated and successful team within the science department. The role is ideal for someone looking for a term-time position with plenty of scope for development. We require applicants to have a minimum qualification of an A Level in Science or equivalent, and/or appropriate industry experience. The science department at Longfield Academy is highly successful, experienced, and collaborative in their approach to work.
Salary and terms: This position offers an actual salary of £23,416 - £25,408 per annum (£26,816 - £29,146 full time equivalent), commensurate with experience, based on 37.5 hours per week, Term Time plus 1 week inset.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate the use and maintenance of practical resources and facilities for the science curriculum.
* Provide assistance and advice in the practical needs of the science curriculum.
* Prepare solutions and assemble apparatus to ensure the correct resources are available for practical lessons.
* Deliver equipment to classes and collect, check and return equipment to stores to ensure safe, secure and appropriate storage.
Working with us
Leigh Academy Longfield offers a friendly and supportive working environment with innovation and collaboration at the heart of everything we do. The academy is recognised as an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school and delivers the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to students in years 7 -9. Our most recent inspection in 2018 confirmed that Leigh Academy Longfield continues to provide strong educational outcomes for students. The richness of our extracurricular activities allows our students to excel in drama, music, sports and STEM. Leaders of the academy are highly ambitious for all of the students. We have a strong drive for school improvement underpinned by a relentless focus on the core business of improving teaching and learning. We do not limit that ambition to the outcomes of public examinations; our students being prepared for life is equally as important to everyone at the academy. Our pastoral system is exceptional and we pride ourselves on the quality of care for every student. Our Post-16 provision continues to go from strength to strength, rated in the top 10% for Kent, with our students securing places at top universities.
Leigh Academy Longfield benefits from modern, state-of-the-art facilities for learning across all subject areas. We have a thorough and robust approach to school improvement, and the academy is well on course to becoming a truly Outstanding school. The school is heavily oversubscribed in year 7 and year 12.
For more information about our academy, please click here.
Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you would like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): 01634 412 245.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we are looking for.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Career site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are committed to diversity and recognise that we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics. We treat all people equally, without discrimination, and are committed to equality and fairness in recruitment and employment practices.
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