Technician (Food & Science)

Job role

• Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 15 hours per week between 08.00 and 3.30. There is some flexibility as to days and how these hours are distributed but a Friday is preferred as one day. To be discussed at interview. The post is term time only with up to 15 hours of holiday working

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

SCP 17 - 21 FTE £25,819 - £28,620 Actual £9,056 - £10,039

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills and personal attributes:

(Personal competencies, qualities, attitude and behaviours that will allow you to perform effectively in the role, ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people)

Essential for this role:

• Outstanding accuracy whilst meeting challenging deadlines.

• A background in science or food technology.

• An ability to meet multiple requests for information in a calm and professional manner.

• Excellent organisational and general administrative skills, e.g.recording, filing, prioritising.

• Excellent IT skills especially in the areas of databases and spreadsheets, and comfortable with the use of IT as an integral and essential tool.

• Ability to prioritise own workload and deliver to deadlines.

• Ability to work on own initiative and not require constant supervision.

• Ability to work as part of a team and support others.

• Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate effectively, especially face to face and via email and telephone.

• Demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to problems to identify solutions and opportunities.

You are likely to have:

• Commitment to excellence and desire for continual improvement.

• A knowledge and interest in the education environment.

You may have:

• Recent experience as a Technician, preferably within a school environment.

• Knowledge of First Aid procedures.

Knowledge and qualifications:

(Professional, technical or academic qualifications that you have achieved relevant to this role)

Essential for this role:

• Excellent literacy, numeracy & accuracy.

• Proficiency in using IT systems.

You are likely to have:

• Degree or equivalent

You may have:

• Knowledge of best laboratory practice, including CLEAPSS guidelines

Experience:

(Please draw upon experience and achievements gained through paid employment, voluntary work or personal life experience relevant to this role)

Essential for this role:

• General laboratory experience.

• Experience of working on a number of tasks simultaneously and managing time effectively to maintain progress.

You are likely to have:

• Experience of work in a school environment.

• Experience of working as a Science Technician. 　

• Experience of working with children or young people.

What the school offers its staff

• Trinity is a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and management and ‘Outstanding‘ Personal Development’ (Ofsted Jan 2024)

• “This is an ambitious school that wants the very best for its pupils, both academically and pastorally”.

• “The school’s curriculum is highly ambitious for all pupils”

• “Lessons are not disrupted by poor behaviour. The school is calm and orderly because pupils understand the rules and routines in place.”

• The progress of our students is significantly above the national average (P8 +0.53)

• We believe in our leaders - we do not micro manage

• We develop our people

• We have hardworking staff and students who want to do well

• Hardworking staff and students who want to do well

• Schemes of work fully resourced and ready

• Continuing Professional and Leadership development

• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas

• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers

• Onsite parking or easy access via public transport or onsite parking.

• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies

• All new staff are automatically enrolled in the LGPS Avon Pension Fund.

• Considerable opportunity for career development both within the school and across the Cathedral Schools Trust.

• A commitment to your professional development. As a growing school there is considerable opportunity for career development both within the school and across the Cathedral Schools Trust.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Technician (food & science) Job Description and Person Specification July 25.docx.pdf - 270 KB (opens in new tab)CST Recruitment information pack - July 2024 (lowres) (3) (1) (1).pdf - 234 KB (opens in new tab)