An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Westminster School for a professional and enthusiastic Science Technician to provide technical support and advice to staff engaged in the teaching of Science and delivering the curriculum to all students. We are looking for an experienced individual who possesses effective communication skills, knowledge and understanding of working in this environment. Our School is extremely successful and employs a range of dynamic teaching methods and is committed to innovative curriculum development and its practices put it at the forefront of learning and teaching nationally and throughout the West Midlands region.
Our school is a safe, happy and learning environment in which everyone is encouraged to achieve their full potential through high aspirations and a wealth of opportunities and experiences.
The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for students with special educational needs and share our commitment to ensuring that all our young people are fully prepared and supported for life beyond education.
Our school caters for 275 pupils aged 7 -19 years with a wide range of special educational needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Development Delay and Moderate to Severe Learning Disabilities.
The School offers a comprehensive CPD programme and has been awarded the Investors in People Platinum Award. School occupies state-of-the-art facilities on a £42million Rowley Learning Campus.
Staff benefits include:
* A Contributory Pension Scheme
* A comprehensive CPD package aligned to individual professional needs and the strategic development priorities of the school.
* First-Class Employee Assistance Programme with free, confidential access to a GP 24/7 for you and your family, counselling, personal financial, debt and legal advice
* Free Occupational Health Services
* Family Friendly Policies
* Staff Voice Committee
* Free Parking on Site
* Lifestyle benefits and discounts through several schemes
Our school is led by a dedicated Head Teacher and senior leadership team who are supported by a committed Governing Board. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop within an exciting and creative curriculum and be part of a highly motivated team, which prides itself on its collaborative working practices and is transforming the lives of our young people.
The School is committed to equal opportunities and we have a proactive, supportive Governing Board and strong partnerships with parents/carers, the Local Authority and the local community.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role. For more information about the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy go to the Policy Section of our website at this link.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
For more details and an application form please visit this link.
Applications should be sent to HR SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd floor, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8GS or hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk
Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.
If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.
If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.
Online Search
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week, Term Time plus 10 days (of which 5 are INSET days)
Salary: Grade C, SCP 5-8 (£24,790 - £25,992 p.a.) Actual Salary £22,597 - £23,992 p.a.
Closing date: Friday 2nd May 2025
Interview Date: TBC
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