Bolton St Catherine’s Academy
Senior Science Technician
Grade E SCP 11 17 (£25,979 - £28,770) FTE
Plus, First Aid Allowance £123.00 FTE
(Pay Award Pending Effective April 2024)
Actual salary: £16,834.70 £18,643.30
Plus, First Aid Allowance £79.70
(pro-rated to reflect term time and part time working)
28 Hours Per Week
Term Time Plus 5 Days
Permanent
Required 17th February 2025
Are you prepared to work collaboratively and openly for the benefit of young people?
If so, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy would love to hear from you!
We are a 3-16 all age fully inclusive Academy. We are on an exciting journey to become an outstanding organisation having just secured our best ever set of exam results. We offer state-of-the-art facilities in an amazing £36 million building providing staff with the opportunity to teach in a cutting edge and vibrant environment.
Our students deserve the very best- come and see what we are about- we constantly surprise and confound our visitors with the atmosphere we have in school. It really is a special place to be!
Main Duties:
Under the overall control of the Head of Science, to co-ordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the Science curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and support staff outside the department.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
- is a great team player, friendly, and professional
- enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff
- is committed to supporting the progress and wellbeing of pupils with special needs;
- will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues;
- will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best;
- shows an understanding of special educational needs within a school setting (including autistic spectrum, learning difficulties, behavioural and emotional difficulties)
- demonstrates personal resilience and role model those personal qualities we wish to instill in our young people.
- has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role
The working hours will be:
To be discussed at Interview
In return we can offer:
- a supportive and encouraging staff team
- a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- fantastic facilities
- a lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities
Application information:
For more information visit our website www.boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 332553 or by emailing hr@boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk
To apply please complete the attached application form and email to recruitment@thebishopfrasertrust.co.uk please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.
Early applications are encouraged and strong applicants may be interviewed as soon as an application is received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.
Closing date: Friday 8th November 2024 @ 9.00am
Interviews: TBC
Recruitment Pack
Application Form
Job Description and Person Specification
