Senior Science Technician
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Senior Science Technician
37 Hours, Term Time Only
Salary WSCC Grade 6 pt 9 £27,254 FTE Pro rata Salary £23480
Chichester High School is a thriving and aspirational secondary school in Chichester West Sussex providing high quality education from the ages of 11 through to our Outstanding Sixth Form. Are you passionate about science and ready to take the lead in a thriving secondary school environment Chichester High School is seeking to appoint a Senior Science Technician who can bring energy, precision and leadership to our dynamic science department, this is more than just a technical role it it's a chance to shape the learning experience of young minds and support a team committed to excellence.
The successful candidate will l be the backbone of practical science delivery. You'll oversee the preparation of experiments, maintain equipment and labs to the highest standards, and ensure health and safety protocols are not just met but championed. You'll also supervise another technician, guiding their development and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. From managing stock and budgets to supporting lessons and providing first aid, your role will be central to the success of the department.
In return, we can offer you:
• A varied and interesting role which has a positive impact on children's education,
• A supportive, hard-working and committed team of staff and governors
• Free parking on school site
• DAS Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Eye Tests at Specsavers
• Cycle to work scheme
• TKAT Wider Wallet (our employee discount site).
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.