What skills and experience we're looking for POST: Senior Science Technician REQUIRED: September 2024 SALARY: NJC Grade F 12-.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
POST: Senior Science Technician
REQUIRED: September 2024
SALARY: NJC Grade F 12- 19 (£26,421- £29,777) per annum (pro-rata)
HOURS: 36 Hours per week. Permanent (Term Time plus 15 days)
LOCATION: MAGHULL HIGH SCHOOL
The governors are seeking to appoint a Senior Science Technician. The successful candidate will be an energetic and conscientious individual with a good degree of flexibility to support the delivery of practical science across all science specialisms. With limited instruction or guidance, the post holder will assist teachers in the preparation and maintenance of teaching resources, equipment and science facilities.
The technician may also be required to support within lessons where specialist equipment is being used, or additional supervision/instruction is required.
The ideal candidate will have the highest of expectations and aspirations for themselves and others. They will be innovative, creative and ideally will have up-to-date knowledge of scientific equipment and materials, including the safe storage and disposal of used chemicals, Health and Safety, COSHH, CLEAPSS and other relevant legislation.
The Maghull High Science Department currently consists of 10 teaching staff, 10 dedicated labs including 2 new labs, 2 preparation rooms and 1 chemical store with equipment and resources for the teaching of KS3, GCSE, A Levels and BTEC qualifications.
For any enquiries about the post, please contact Miss N Bowen at bowenn@maghullhigh.com
or telephone: 0151 527 3961.
For further information and application pack please visit www.maghullhigh.com
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE MAGHULL HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM – CVs MAY ONLY BE USED AS A SUPPORTING DOCUMENT.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 5th July 2024 12.00pm
INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD: Week commencing Monday 8th July
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
ENHANCED DISCLOSURE
Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview.
A copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our website https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/
What the school offers its staff
Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Meols Cop High School, Birkdale High School and Kew Woods Primary School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
Maghull High School is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of all pupils at the school. If staff have concerns regarding possible abuse of a child whether it relates to ill-treatment, neglect or any other form of abuse or appears at risk of abuse, they will, in the best interests of the child, follow the procedures laid down by the Safeguarding Board. A full version of the school’s Safeguarding Policy is available at https://www.maghullhigh.com/safeguarding/
