Job Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident Senior Science Technician to join an established technician team within a highly successful and supportive Science department.
This is a key role where you will be expected to assist students’ learning by managing practical lessons that enhance students’ experience of science; providing guidance to teaching colleagues; supporting other Science Technicians and supporting the health and safety of the department.
The successful candidate will lead and manage a small team of dedicated Technicians to support teachers in the Science department with the preparation of teaching materials and setting up demonstration experiments. Prior experience in laboratory work is desirable and an interest or background in Science and an eagerness to learn are key. Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills are required in order to carry out the key responsibilities of this role which include:
- Line management and support of a team of specialist technicians
- The operation and maintenance of our well-stocked and equipped preparation rooms
- Timely and effective preparation and delivery of substances, equipment and resources for Science lessons
- Controlling stock and overseeing ordering for the department
- Providing support as needed during lessons
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- A high standard of literacy and numeracy
- The ability to lead and motivate a small team
- The ability to work under pressure
- The ability to work on own initiative
We are a welcoming, caring and supportive working environment and high priority is given to the wellbeing of our staff and students. In addition, we offer:
- A generous pension scheme for support staff
- Access to a Cycle to Work scheme
- An active Staff Wellbeing Committee with numerous enrichment activities on offer
- On-site free parking
- A wellbeing day per academic year (prorated for part timers)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a virtual GP service
- All requests for flexible working will be considered
The vacancy is ideally full time (8am to 4pm Monday to Friday), term time plus one week but there may be some flexibility in working hours for the right candidate.
We pride ourselves on our ethos and culture which promotes positive relationships and behaviour.
In our most recent Ofsted report (Nov 2022), inspectors observed that ‘“Lessons are calm and purposeful and led by knowledgeable, passionate teachers. Pupils show dedication to learning and pay close attention to their teacher’s instruction”’.
Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder. We would welcome the opportunity for an informal discussion or visit. Please contact Lisa Shackleton, HR Officer for further information or to arrange a visit.
We would welcome the opportunity for an informal discussion. For more information, please contact Lisa Shackleton, HR Officer at lisa.shackleton@rmays.com or apply online here https://www.rmays.org/148/working-with-us
An online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible. Please note that the school reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications, and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
