About the role
GRADE H1 (2) to H3 (6) + FRINGE ALLOWANCE
(Salary scale dependent upon experience)
Term time only plus one Inset Day in September
16 hours per week
The Science department have a vacancy for a part-time Science Technician. The successful applicant will need to be flexible and adaptable. Some scientific background would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be given where appropriate. The job is varied involving the setting up and clearing away of equipment, maintenance and repair of equipment and the trialling of experiments. A good sense of humour is an absolute must, as is the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
This post is term time only plus one inset day, 16 hours per week (the specific working days will be negotiated with the successful candidate). The annual salary range (including fringe allowance) which is based on the working pattern outlined is approximately £8,374.00 to £8,929.00 per annum (dependent upon experience).
About Loreto College
Loreto College St Albans is part of the international family of Loreto schools and colleges, and as such benefits from a 400 year-old tradition and links with Loreto schools both in the UK and worldwide. Loreto College St Albans is an ‘Outstanding School’ at an exciting point in its journey.
The school benefits from a mixture of original and modern buildings with excellent equipment and facilities. The school is situated in St Albans in close proximity to St Albans City Thameslink Station and also is near to the M1 and M25 motorway and, as such, benefits from excellent transport links.
Equal Opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring equality across our school, and that all staff are treated fairly, in line with our school policies. Applicants from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Safeguarding information
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and a barred list check before appointment to the post. The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions and any other information held by local police that is considered relevant to the role. Any convictions listed on a DBS check will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks including receipt of two satisfactory references.
If you possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to submit an application. Your application should explain fully your suitability for the role as detailed in the job description and tailored to meet the Person Specification in terms of your knowledge, experience, skills, qualities and qualifications. An information pack and application form can be downloaded below or visit the school’s website.
Completed application forms are to be sent by email to swilliams@loreto.herts.sch.uk - please note CVs are not accepted.
We reserve the right to interview and make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications will be welcomed.
Closing date: Wednesday 6th November 2024 – 9am
Interviews: TBC (dependant upon when application received)
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