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Science Technician - Chemistry

Cheltenham

Reference: JUN20245210
Expiry date: 10:00, Mon, 24th Jun 2024
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Group Pension Scheme, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, Subsidised Sports Centre Membership, Discounted School Fees
Science Technician - Chemistry

Minimum of 32 hours and up to 40 hours per week opportunity available, term-time plus (working 37 weeks per year) plus up to 3 Saturday mornings and some evening working for which TOIL will apply.

Salary: Up to £23,898.38 per annum including holiday pay based on 15.55% of annual salary for 40 hours per week, 37 weeks per year (FTE salary: up to £29,067 per annum). Starting salary dependent on hours, skills, qualifications and experience.

We have an exciting opportunity for a well qualified and experienced Science Technician to join our Chemistry department. Candidates must have previous experience of working within a scientific laboratory and possess a suitable qualification. There may be the opportunity to work across more than one department – Chemistry/Biology or Chemistry/Physics.

In this key role you will supervise and organise practical provisions for chemistry lessons across years 7 to 13 (including A Level and IB) and contribute to the safe and efficient running of the prep room, with related duties outside of term time.

The team, comprising 10 specialist chemistry teachers and 4 dedicated technicians is both friendly and professional and all share a deep commitment to supporting excellent teaching and learning. The department is thriving and extremely well resourced. Around 80 students study Chemistry at A Level or IB each year, as well as over 120 studying Chemistry at GCSE. The Chemistry technicians work within a team of 10 technicians across the three sciences.

In return we can offer an interesting and varied job opportunity with support for continuing professional development, a fantastic working environment and subsidised membership of our Health and Fitness Centre. Training will be provided for less experienced candidates and there may be an opportunity to gain formal qualifications via an apprenticeship route.

As one of the world’s leading schools, and with a strong pioneering heritage, our aim is to embody excellence, independence and empowerment in the education of young women. College itself combines a rich and pioneering heritage with an exciting future. Around 900 pupils benefit from the knowledge and expertise gained over the last 170 years of teaching young women. You will join a friendly and supportive community of committed professionals who believe that girls are at the heart of all we do. We are ambitious for their futures, collectively and individually, and have been so for 170 years.

To find out more, please click on Apply Now.

Closing date: 24 June 2024 (9am)

Interviews will be held on 27 June 2024

Applications will be considered as they are received and College reserves the right to appoint at any time in the process.

Cheltenham Ladies’ College is committed to the safeguarding of children.

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