School: The Cotswold School (Secondary)
Address: The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Title: Science Technician - The Cotswold School
Grade: Grade 5 (pts 11-14) £27,269 – £28,624 pa pro rata
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Part Time (23 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14/07/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Science Technician
Reports to: Governors, Head of Science, Estates and Compliance Manager
Contract: Permanent, Part Time, term time only.
Hours: 23 hours over 5 days, times to be discussed at interview
Pay: Grade 5, Point 11 to Point 14 of the NJC Local Government Pay Scale (£27,269 -
£28,624 FTE per annum) depending on experience.
Closing Date: Monday, 14th July at 9am
From September 2025, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and hard working Science Technician to support the Science Department, prepare for KS3, KS4 and KS5 lessons and maintain health and safety requirements. The ideal candidate will have previously worked in a school laboratory setting and have a scientific background or interest. The Technicians play a key role in the success of our Science Department, currently we have a team of three.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
·Helping teaching staff to prepare for laboratory practical lessons and experiments in the Science Department
·Assisting in keeping the laboratory clean, tidy and a safe environment for all
·Commitment to following all health and safety procedures within a laboratory environment
·The ability to work well in a team or independently
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
·Support from an experienced Science Department and team of Technicians
·Full training, although knowledge of general science, experience in a laboratory or a science background are desired
·First Aid at Work qualification
·Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
·Employee benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme & Cycle to Work scheme
·Free onsite parking including electric car charging points
·A commitment to staff wellbeing
The candidate will contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of the children and young people with regard to the Keeping Children safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines and Area Child Protection Procedures.
Please do not use the TES or Gloucestershire County Council application form. Please use The Cotswold School Application Form which can be downloaded via our website http://www.cotswold.gloucs.sch.uk/
• Please complete the application form in full to ensure that full consideration can be given to all candidates and to comply with legal requirements relating to recruitment in schools
• Please do not include a CV or write 8see CV9 in any sections on the form
• Please ensure that you include the title of the post that you are applying for (Section 1)
• Please provide an explanation for any gaps in chronological dates relating to education and employment history (Sections 4,5 & 6)
• If you are not writing a covering letter to submit with your application, then please complete Section 10, in full
• Please provide full details of two referees (Section 11)
• Both declarations (Sections 15 & 16) must be signed and dated
• Once completed, please return your application form by email to Mrs C Chapple, HR Officer,
cchapplel@thecotswoldschool.co.uk
• If returning by post, please send to Mrs C Chapple, The Cotswold School, The Avenue, Bourton on the Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2BD
• The closing date and time must be strictly adhered to
• All information given will be treated as confidential
The Cotswold School is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. If you require additional help with our recruitment process, please contact Mrs C Chapple, HR Officer (contact details above).
The Cotswold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, Governors, visitors and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacanciesto apply.
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