Overview
The Opportunity? We are seeking to appoint a proactive and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our Science Department. The role will primarily be within the Chemistry Team with some support across the department required to fulfil the timetable needs. The role requires you to support our staff and students by providing effective and efficient technical and administrative support within the department.
You will join our large and supportive department under the direction of the Subject Lead and will support to co-ordinate the use, development and delivery of practical science resources, ICT resources and facilities, including the provision of guidance and support in meeting the practical requirements of the science curriculum; liaising with all areas of the College and outside organisations.
There are many training opportunities available if you are new to science and looking for a new challenge, we also offer the option to support educational visits and extra-curricular activities. We would be happy to discuss flexibility around working days/hours at the interview.
Who are we
Thurston Community College is a large popular mixed comprehensive school (NoR 1481). This post will be based at our Thurston Campus for students from Year 7 to Year 11 which is situated four miles east of Bury St Edmunds. We also host a successful Sixth Form located on our Beyton Campus in a nearby village, offering a bespoke centre of excellence for students in Year 12 and Year 13.
Our purpose is simple; to inspire a love of learning, empower our College community with the knowledge and skills to help them make meaningful choices and contribute positively to the world in which we live to achieve excellence in all aspects of school life.
We have an excellent programme of induction and support for newly appointed staff and you can be assured of a warm welcome from colleagues across the school. Thurston Community College enjoys a rural location with free parking, we are located just off the A14 and have convenient road and rail links to Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Cambridge and London.
If you are excited by this post, its challenges and opportunities; if you relish the prospect of joining our team of committed and excellent staff, we very much look forward to hearing from you. Please visit our website for further information or, if you would like to discuss this post further or visit us before applying please do not hesitate to contact us via recruitment@thurstoncollege.org.
Thurston Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Salary and Hours
Pay: Grade 3 Point 7 (Range 7 to 9), Salary up to £13,087.78 to £13,946.48 per annum (FTE Salary £25,583.00 to £27,269.00 per annum)
Permanent role up to 22.2 hrs per week/39 weeks per year
Applications
* Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
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