Science Technician; Sankey High School

About Us

I am delighted to share this amazing opportunity at Great Sankey High School, as we seek to recruit a talented and aspirational professional to join our team. I am proud to be the Headteacher of the school and I will lead the Great Sankey learning community to be an employer of choice who provides excellent teaching and learning with passion and purpose, based on our core values of Growth, Respect, Excellence, Aspiration and Teamwork.

Our mission is for everyone in our school to be happy and inspired by their school experience and for our staff. This means working in a warm, welcoming, and purposeful environment. This position is key in helping us empower students to harness their own creativity, to raise their aspirations, and to achieve their potential. Great Sankey High School was judged as ‘Good’ overall by Ofsted in our most recent inspection in March 2023.

We aim to continue a journey of improvement and transformation, and I am determined to provide an exceptional quality of education and culture for all students, with the ambition that all will excel both academically and as aspirational and inspirational young people. There is no better time to join us, as a colleague, a leader, or a student. Our philosophy is grounded equally in securing the highest professional standards and supporting and caring for all professionals.

Great Sankey High School is a founding member of the Omega Multi
- Academy Trust, and all staff benefit from exceptional networks and opportunities. A broad and varied professional development package is available, driven by the latest educational research with a focus on the development of all professionals at each career stage. Colleagues who train with us grow with us and progress with us. The school is situated close to local transport links and is easily accessible from areas in the North-West.

Our School has been oversubscribed for a number of years and now boasts over 2100 students across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5. The school has Barrow Hall College; a large school based in the sixth form. Students and staff are incredibly proud of their school and are determined to work together to secure further improvements and achievements. Great Sankey High School benefits from increasingly impressive facilities and ongoing projects.

The school has seen significant investment in a building and refurbishment programme, resulting in a range of new specialist science classrooms and new sports accommodation. So, if you are eager to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to securing the highest educational, professional and personal standards, are keen to learn, develop and work with colleagues, students, parents and the community and are passionate about transforming student lives and the opportunities provided to our communities then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated, organised, quick to learn and a strong team player to join our large, dynamic Science team. If you believe this is you, we would welcome your application.

The post holder will support and assist teaching staff in the delivery of the curriculum within the Science department. They will primarily be responsible for preparation of laboratory equipment and materials for lessons, maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment whilst complying with health and safety regulations.

For more information, please see the job description document.

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Desired Criteria:
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