Science Assistant - Chesham Grammar School

Science Assistant - Chesham Grammar School

Location: Chesham

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: Range 1, ISN 5 £23,104 FTE

Contract type: Fixed Term. 2 September 2025 - 27 March 2026

Interviews to be held: Thursday 24 or Friday 25 April 2025

About us

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:

Chesham Grammar School is one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that our staff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look after them. Our vision is for everyone at CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff as much as to our students.

• A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable and to staff wellbeing
• High staff retention
• Staff social events
• London Fringe Allowance
• Long service awards
• Preferential admission for qualified children of school staff
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A comprehensive induction programme for new staff
• Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school)

An opportunity has arisen to join our large and highly successful Science Faculty. This is the third year we have offered this role, following success in the previous two years. You will join our team of 18 teaching and support staff and will play a key role in assisting our technicians with lesson preparation and supporting our GCSE students.

You will gain experience in providing technical and administrative support to other staff and students whilst developing a working knowledge of the Key Stage 3 - Key Stage 5 Science curriculum. You will follow a comprehensive induction training programme and have access to ongoing support.

Whilst no previous experience of working in a laboratory or in education is required, scientific and chemical knowledge, at least to GCSE, is essential.

About you

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Maths & English to at least GCSE grade 5 or equivalent
• Science to at least GCSE grade 7 or equivalent
• A-level or equivalent in the sciences or related subjects (desirable)

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in working within a school environment (desirable)
• IT competency
• Experience of working with young people (desirable)

PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• The ability to work as part of a team
• Keen interest in the sciences
• The ability to work independently, use initiative but take direction
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Willing to be flexible and adaptable (desirable)
• Working to tight deadlines
• Good sense of humour (desirable)

Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
• All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.