Science Technician - Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Who are we looking for?

Science Technician
Grade 5 £26 ,421 - £32,076 FTE pro rata per annum
Part-time, hours to be agreed, term time plus teacher training days

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Science department.
The governors of this popular, over-subscribed, Catholic school are seeking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic, creative person to ensure that all students are able to achieve their best, as they access the Science curriculum.

We can offer:
•   A happy school with a committed team and a strong Catholic ethos.
•   A warm and welcoming atmosphere.
•   Enthusiastic, well-motivated and excellently behaved children.
•   Supportive parents and Local Academy Committee Members.
•   Excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy of schools

The successful candidate will:
•   Support the distinctive ethos of this Catholic School.
•   Have the ability to prepare resources and assemble apparatus.
•   Be responsible for obtaining materials by local purchase.
•   Carry out risk assessments for technician activities.
•   Assist in practical classes & carry out demonstrations.
•   Have due regard to confidentiality, child protection procedures, health and safety and other statutory requirements in line with the school’s policies.
•   Keep up to date with current procedures and practices through continuing professional development.
•   Follow GDPR guidelines at all times.
•   Be an effective role model for the standards of behaviour expected of pupils.

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37-acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead the school and make a significant contribution to the future success of the school. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.
Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 4h March 2024

Apply at: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147346/EDV-2024-CNCS-92782

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council