Science Technician

Job Description

Contract: FTC to cover maternity until 18.07.25 at the latest
Working pattern: Term time + 1 week (40 weeks)
Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata):  £20,423 per annum
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Do you have an interest in Science and would like to make a difference to our students?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The St Leonards Academy for a Science Technician on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

The responsibilities include:-

Co-ordinating the use of practical resources and facilities Providing technical support, assistance and advice regarding the practical needs of the Science curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and support staff outside the department Taking responsibility for health and safety within the Science faculty Maintaining good order of the Science department and its resources

The right candidate should have a good general education, as well as an understanding of the learning and support needs of young people. An understanding of health and safety and COSHH relating to Science would be of benefit.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about this opportunity.

The St Leonards Academy

At The St Leonards Academy, we believe in the power of knowledge to enrich lives and shape educated citizens. We are committed to a broad and balanced curriculum ensuring every student, regardless of background, encounters the best of human thought and achievement.

The academy takes pride in its meticulously planned curriculum, dedication to excellence, and robust pastoral support system. We prioritise reading and offer comprehensive mental health support. Exceptional assistance is provided for students with additional needs, alongside a wide array of enriching extracurricular activities.

With rigorous safeguarding measures and opportunities for student leadership, The St Leonards Academy creates a safe, supportive environment where all 1400 students can thrive.

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

Automatic annual pay increments High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme Generous public sector pension scheme Discounts on retail & travel Cycle 2 Work scheme Charity giving

As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.

Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.

At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun – an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests. 

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