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Science Technician
Pay Range: LGS Band 2 to the Midpoint.
Hours/Weeks: Part Time Hours , 39 weeks per Year
The start for this post is 1st September 2019.
We require a Science Technician from 1st September 2019 to help support the Science provision within our school. The Science Technician will work as a valued member of Science Department to provide technical support to the staff and students. Experience and knowledge of the core sciences will be an advantage but commitment, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and develop are essential to this role.
We're looking for you if you have:
- A good standard of education
- A commitment to high standards of achievement from students and yourself;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to act on your own initiative
What we can offer:
- A competitive Salary;
- Employee benefits: Pension Scheme, Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance Programme;
- A full continuous Professional Development Programme;
- Training Opportunities through our membership of The Sigma Trust.
Additional Information:
This is an opportunity to join a brand new Academy opening September 2019. The school is being purpose built currently and this is a chance to be part of a talented new team and create a leading catering service for our Academy.
For additional information about our school, please visit The Sigma Trust website http://www.sigmatrust.org.uk/academies/Paxman.asp
Please note that applications can only be accepted on the attached Sigma Trust Application form Quoting Ref: 098
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Information about the School
Paxman Academy opened in September 2019 and admitted 180 Year 7 students in the first year.
Paxman Academy is committed to providing an ordered, stimulating learning environment in which all students are encouraged to achieve their best. It is determined that all students should be valued through the provision of a broad, relevant, balanced and challenging curriculum that caters for individual needs; this is encouraged within an atmosphere of mutual respect. The Academy recognises its role within the broader community. It is determined to maintain a STEM focus throughout the curriculum and across extended learning opportunities. It identifies learning as a lifelong process and values the contribution made by parents and others to the creation of a partnership. Within this partnership, and through learning opportunities provided, students will develop skills, attitudes and values that prepare them to accept the challenges and responsibilities of adult life.
Paxman Academy embraces the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.