SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

About the role

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN                Required as soon as possible

Hours of work                                8.15am to 3.30pm with a 30-minute lunch break

                                                        Term time plus one week (INSET days)

                                                         Hours can be discussed with successful candidate

Days of work                                Monday to Friday

                                                       Part-time contracts will be considered for suitable candidate

FTE Salary                                     H5 Point 9 £27,422 including the London Fringe Allowance

Actual Salary                                  £21,395 including the London Fringe Allowance

We are seeking to appoint a Science technician to support twelve specialist scientists.  The role involves working as part of a team of four technicians to support teaching and learning by the management of the laboratory and the setting up of equipment and resources for daily teaching/examination practicals.  The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work as part of a team but also independently, have good attention to detail and be able to communicate effectively with staff and pupils.  The successful applicant will also have a good knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and be experienced in the preparation of equipment for use in science lessons.

The school has been graded outstanding by Ofsted.  The school was inspected by Ofsted in the June of 2024 and found to be ‘Outstanding’ in every category. The inspectors described the school as a “highly happy and purposeful place to be” and that “pupils treat each other with the utmost tolerance and respect”. They also referred to the “exceptional work” pupils produce and the “wealth of wider opportunities that promote personal development.”

In accordance with the school’s admissions criteria, children of staff at the school are eligible to be allocated a place under this criterion where the member of staff is recruited under a contract of employment to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.

Application packs are available to download from the school website. Please apply by completing the school’s application form and submitting, with your letter of application, to Mr. P Clift, Headteacher.  Electronic applications can be submitted via recruitment@broxbourne.herts.sch.uk  

Closing date: 6th December midday

Achievement and Opportunity for All

We are an Equal Opportunities employer.  The Broxbourne School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects anyone applying to work in our school to share this commitment.  All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring service.