Don Valley Academy are looking to appoint a Science Technician to join our academy in November 2025 on a part-time, permanent basis. As the Technician for the Science department, you will work closely with the Head of Department to support teaching and learning by ensuring equipment and resources are prepared and in good working order to facilitate effective lessons on a daily basis.
We are a Disability Confident employer and will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge, and qualifications. We offer an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.
Don Valley Academy is a vibrant, oversubscribed, secondary Academy with over 1100 students on roll from Year 7 to 11. We serve a mixed community, and our students are polite and engaged with their learning. Collaboration is at the heart of the Academy, and we prioritize wellbeing as a pivotal aspect of our Academy ethos.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection was in July 2024, and we were judged as 'Good'. We are proud to be an EEF Research School, working to exemplify our evidence-informed teaching and learning strategies.
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list/prohibition lists. The role is 22.2 hours per week, term-time only (38 weeks), and permanent.
As a Trust, we offer a range of employee benefits, including:
* Membership to either the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme
* Access to an extensive discounts platform
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you and your household
* Gym and fitness discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free annual flu jab
* Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
* Menopause Support Service
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
* Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro-rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students and ensuring the successful applicant meets all necessary requirements.
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