Science Technician

at  LeighAcademiesTrust

Strood Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate and motivated Science Technician to provide technical support and assistance to our busy department. Our technicians play a key role in the smooth day to day running of our departments so it is essential that our successful candidate is confident in providing technical assistance and student support in a classroom environment within this subject area.
We are open to receiving applications from those who are at the beginning of their career, perhaps a university graduate who has just completed a Science degree and looking for school experience. Strood Academy are proud of their large and highly successful Science department and are keen to offer the successful candidate the training and development needed to thrive in this role.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER IN RETURN:

• An excellent opportunity for those strongly considering a career in teaching as training routes may be made available in the future
• The opportunity to work within a faculty where our teaching staff are incredibly passionate about their subject area
• The opportunity for training and development
  Duties will include setting up equipment in a laboratory environment for practical lessons, the safe disposal of chemicals, responsibility for ionisation and radioactive materials, stock taking, retrieving and putting away equipment along with any other duties deemed necessary by the faculty. Ideally, candidates should possess a good working knowledge of COSHH & CLEAPSS in order to maintain compliance with Health and Safety Regulations at the academy.
  The basis of this role is permanent, Term Time + 1 week inset, 37 hours per week with an actual salary £19,882 - £25,613 per annum (£23,114 - £29,777 full time equivalent), commensurate with experience. However, we can be receptive to those seeking more flexibility and part-time hours can be discussed as a part of our interview process.
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  Working for Strood Academy: Since opening in 2009, our academy has transformed the educational opportunities and outcomes for girls and boys in Strood. The improvement in academic performance has been driven by a talented and committed workforce, the hard work of our students, and support from parents and our community. Our new buildings in Carnation Road were designed in partnership with Nicholas Hare and built by BAM as our main contractor at a cost of £26m. They opened in September 2012 and have outstanding learning environments and outside play areas as well as fantastic sports facilities. The buildings reflect our education vision of creating a mature and purposeful educational environment where children of all abilities can learn and thrive.
  Our vision is to be an inclusive community where we are all kind, respectful and resilient in our journey towards excellence. Our students thrive through an enriching and diverse curriculum that offers a global perspective, empowering all to become inquisitive lifelong learners.

Our core values are to be:

• Inquisitive
• Respectful
• Resilient
• Kind

• nurture students aspirations and build resilience within an environment of tolerance, respect and empathy;
• shape leaders within a global community;
• develop and celebrate knowledgeable and inquiring minds to promote lifelong learning and;
• help young people develop into well educated, considerate and caring citizens.
  We have a growing roll call of 1400 children, including 200 in Sixth Form. Working in our academy takes a lot of dedication and hard work, but for the right individuals, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience and contribute significantly to personal and professional development.