Science Technician - Chesham Grammar School

Science Technician - Chesham Grammar School

Location: Chesham

Term time only: Yes

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: Range 2, ISN11-15 £24,879-£26,961 FTE / £19,460-£21,089 pro rata (will increase in the April pay review)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week (38 weeks per year)

Interviews to be held: Thursday 24 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.

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

An opportunity has arisen for a Science Technician to support a large and highly successful Science Faculty. You will join our experienced team of 18 teaching and support staff and will play a key role in assisting with lesson preparation and administrative support.

Scientific and chemical knowledge, at least to GCSE is essential. Ideally you will have prior experience working in a technical science support role and/or with young people. Ideally, we would like the successful candidate to have a working knowledge of the Key Stage 3-5 curriculum.

About you

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Maths and English to GCSE grade 5 / C or equivalent
2. Scientific and chemical knowledge to GCSE grade C/5
3. Graduate status or equivalent (desirable)

EXPERIENCE

1. Working with young people (desirable)
2. Working in a school environment (desirable)
3. Previous work as a laboratory technician (desirable)

PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES

1. IT competency
2. Ability to work as part of a team
3. The ability to work independently and to take direction
4. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to foster positive relationships
5. Excellent interpersonal skills
6. Excellent organisation skills, including recording, monitoring and checking progress where key tasks are concerned
7. High attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
8. Working to tight deadlines

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 convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions 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