Science Technician Thomas Hardye School

About the role

Term time only (39 weeks).

Grade 5, £13.26 per hour. £22,006 per annum with possible increments to £22,654 (pay award pending).

We are seeking to appoint a technician to support the Science Department. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the head of department, and Senior Science Technician. Duties and responsibilities will be varied, and will include maintenance of laboratories, store rooms, and equipment, ordering and preparing materials for lessons, and supporting students and teachers with demonstrations and experiments. A key responsibility will be maintaining Health and Safety records within the department.

• Enthusiastic and committed to the learning needs of all young people.
• Organised, methodical and careful.
• With experience in safe handling of chemicals and living organisms, and a good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Who can communicate effectively, maintaining professional relationships with colleagues, students and external contractors and professionals.

Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK‑based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge, working as part of a Multi Academy Trust, with internal opportunities for career progression.
• A generous pension scheme, on‑site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.