Science Technician

Salary: Trust Scale Point 4-11

£18,933-£21,748 FTE pa to be paid pro rata £13714.35 pa to £15753.43 pa

starting point dependent on skills and experience

32½ hours per week Term Time plus staff development days

Start Date September 2021

We seek to appoint an organised and highly motivated Science Technician to join this popular and successful mixed secondary school and support the teaching and learning needs of our students.

You will need to have Maths and English at GCSE grade C or above. Previous experience is desirable, but not essential as relevant training could be provided.

Key skills will include the ability to:

· prepare materials and equipment for science lessons

· maintain science laboratories and preparation rooms, their equipment and services in good working order with health and safety in mind

· support teachers in the science department so as to ensure the best learning opportunities are available for students in science Please visit www.thomasaveling.co.uk for a full job description and application form

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 12th July 2021

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found

Letters of application, together with completed application form (available on the school website) giving full details of qualifications and experience to date should be sent to:

Mr P Jackson, Headteacher, Thomas Aveling School,

Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW or emailed to jshelbourne@thomasaveling.co.uk

Short-listed candidates only will be contacted for interview, which will take place shortly after the deadline.

The Thomas Aveling School is an Equal Opportunities Employer – committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students – any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful applicants.

97% of staff in a recent Staff Survey said that they are made to feel welcome at Thomas Aveling and that behaviour in the school is good