Website Studio West
Post: Science Technician
Location: Studio West, West Denton Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 2SZ
Salary Range: Grade N4: Actual Salary range – £20, 860 to £21, 569 pa
Hours: 37 Hours per week. Term time, plus 5 Additional days
Contract: Permanent
Studio West is an exciting studio school, which opened in September 2014. As part of Northern Leaders Trust, Studio West cater for around 550 students aged between 11 and 19 with student numbers increasing year on year. We are expected to reach 650 at full capacity. Rated “Good” by Ofsted, Studio West offers students an innovative and bespoke curriculum with an emphasis on employability and life skills. We have close working relationships with our business partners and our mission is to make sure that every student who leaves Studio West, does so with a university place, an apprenticeship or employment.
We are seeking a technician to work predominantly in our science department, supporting the team in the setting up and dismantling of equipment and practical lessons, ordering stocks and supplies and maintaining our databases.
This is an ideal opportunity either for candidates with previous experience working as a laboratory technician either in a school or other setting, or those who with related qualifications who are able to offer evidence of ability to undertake duties as outlined within the job description. A knowledge of health and safety legislation including COSHH and regulations in relation to the safe handling and storage of chemicals and usage of hazardous equipment is essential, although formal qualifications in this area are not necessary. There will be training available.
If you have skills, experience and commitment to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you. In return, we offer fantastic developmental possibilities due to working as part of Northern Leaders Trust, and our forward thinking management and staff working together to offer the best available chances for our students.
In return we offer:
- Salary sacrifice schemes such as car and cycle to work.
- Access to free gym facilities on our Kenton School site.
- The opportunity to work in a fantastically resourced school with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19, in a supportive team committed to the development of all our staff.
- Free on-site parking
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives
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.
