Website Kenton School
Post: Senior Science Technician
Base: Northern Leaders Trust: Kenton School, Drayton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 3RU
Actual Salary Range: Grade N6, Salary: £30,296 to £33,024 pa
Contract: 37 hours per week, all year round, Permanent
Application closing date: 5pm 12th September 2024
At Kenton we are passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally and our strong and committed team share our vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect.
We are seeking an experienced supervisor/technician to manage our team of science technicians providing support to teachers on the full science curriculum at key stages 3, 4 and 5. Previous experience supervising a multi-disciplinary team is essential as is the ability to organise, prioritise, delegate and work effectively with children and adults.
The role will involve supporting the team in the setting up and dismantling of equipment, preparing for practical experiments, ordering stocks and supplies and maintaining our databases. There will also be the opportunity to get involved in the wider school such as supporting with transition work and open evenings.
Candidates must possess excellent organisation and time management skills, together with the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
If you have the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you. In return we can offer you,
• Access to the Local Government’ Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes including Car Sacrifice and cycle to work Schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Free gym access at Kenton School
How to apply
If you feel you have the experience, skills and attributes to succeed as part of our team, please download an application form (see below) and return it to [email protected]
Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.
