SCIENCE TECHNICIAN - PHYSICS

at  Cheltenham Ladies College

SALARY: UP TO £13,144 PER ANNUM INCLUDING HOLIDAY PAY (BASED ON 15.55% OF ANNUAL SALARY) FOR 22 HOURS PER WEEK, 37 WEEKS PER YEAR (FTE SALARY: UP TO £29,067 PER ANNUM). STARTING SALARY DEPENDENT ON SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our Physics department. For the right candidate there may also be the opportunity to work across our other science disciplines - Biology and/ or Chemistry. Candidates must have either previous experience of working within a scientific laboratory or possess a suitable qualification and have a willingness to learn.
In this key role you will work onsite, supervising and organising practical provisions for Physics lessons across years 7 to 13 (including A Level and IB) and contribute to the safe and efficient running of the prep room, with related duties outside of term time.
The team, comprising 8 specialist Physics teachers and 3 dedicated technicians is both friendly and professional and all share a deep commitment to supporting excellent teaching and learning. The department is thriving and extremely well resourced. Around 40 students study Physics at A Level or IB each year, as well as over 100 studying Physics at GCSE.
In return we can offer an interesting and varied job opportunity with support for continuing professional development, a fantastic working environment and subsidised membership of our Health and Fitness Centre. Training will be provided for less experienced candidates and there may be an opportunity to gain formal qualifications via an apprenticeship route.
As one of the world’s leading schools, and with a strong pioneering heritage, our aim is to embody excellence, independence and empowerment in the education of young women. College itself combines a rich and pioneering heritage with an exciting future. Around 900 pupils benefit from the knowledge and expertise gained over the last 170 years of teaching young women. You will join a friendly and supportive community of committed professionals who believe that girls are at the heart of all we do. We are ambitious for their futures, collectively and individually, and have been so for 170 years.

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