Chemistry Technician

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 36 hours per week, term time only (please note we will consider flexible working options including part time/job share arrangements)

Grade: Band E Pt 8 £ 20,886

Actual Salary: £21977£ 20,88231986

We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic and highly organised technician with specific knowledge of Chemistry to join our team of technicians at the school. Each member of the team plays a critical part in delivering an excellent and exciting programme of scientific education. 

The purpose of the role is to support the academic staff in the smooth running of the department, offering technical assistance to staff and students in and out of lessons. Previous experience in a school environment would be advantageous.

Main duties will include; 

• setting up and managing experiments and practical's (up to and including A Level )
• organising and maintaining stock and equipment 
• taking responsibility to ensure the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment
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To apply for this position, please complete a teaching staff application using our recruitment portal via the school website (CV's will not be accepted).

Closing date for applications: 20/01/25

Interviews will be held: W/C 27/01/25

Please note that Calday Grange Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to references, an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and online checks being satisfactorily returned.

We are also committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at Calday Grange Grammar School. Therefore, we actively welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.