Job Description
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Scale 1-3, Points 2-6
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (i.e. term time plus 1 week)
NOR: 1060
We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician with excellent organisation skills to join a fully staffed, innovative and constantly improving science department. The successful candidate will prepare materials for classes, set up practicals and support lessons. It is expected that applicants will be proactive, self-directing and able to work under their own initiative, as well as having sound ICT skills. You will be required to achieve complete familiarity with the science department's health and safety procedures and will be responsible for keeping up to date with any changes to these procedures. Previous experience of working in a school science lab is preferred but not essential.
As a school that values staff and their development, there will also be an opportunity to be involved in the varied extra-curricular activities that we provide for students, such as our many STEM initiatives, science experiences and Skills Days.
Alec Hunter Academy is a mixed 11-16 comprehensive school with an established reputation as a welcoming learning community with a positive, harmonious atmosphere. As a member of the Saffron Academy Trust, we work in close partnership with a small family of schools in north-west Essex, including Saffron Walden County High, one of the highest performing schools in the county. These are exciting times at Alec Hunter, since our November 2022 Ofsted inspection confirmed that the school continues to be 'good', with the report noting that "Staff morale is high. They feel valued by (the) leadership team (and)… like many pupils, enjoy being part of Alec Hunter Academy".
Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement. A Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level will be required for this post. If you would like to visit the school prior to making an application, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange this.