Total 3 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Bolton, BL1 1RU

Science Technician

Grade D SCP 06 to 11

37 hours per week, term time only

Actual salary £21,057 to £22,801

(part-time, job share, compressed hours also considered)

Permanent

Ladybridge High School is a happy and successful school with a clear mission and agreed beliefs that are shared as a school community. We are focused on enabling our learners to achieve excellent academic progress whilst developing personal qualities that enable them to thrive in the future. A film about our distinctive ethos and approach can be seen through this link.

The wonderfully diverse population of learners, the emphasis on professional learning for staff and the friendly atmosphere make Ladybridge an interesting and enjoyable place to work.

We strongly believe in allowing our staff to carry out their role to a high standard, whilst having a genuine work life balance. In this post, there is the option of a compressed working pattern which offers a non-working afternoon or non-working day once a fortnight. We will also consider part-time and job share options.

We are seeking to appoint two suitably skilled Science Technicians to co-ordinate the use of practical resources and provide technical assistance to the Science Department. We are looking for exceptional candidates with:

• A practical knowledge of the use of equipment, chemicals and science resources
• Experience of working within a science-related environment or with a background in science
• Experience of working with children or young people
• Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly helpful manner
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Previous experience in a similar post would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Interested colleagues should complete an application form, which can be downloaded from the school’s website http://www.ladybridgehigh.co.uk/latest-vacancies/ and submit with a letter of application to outline how your experiences to date prepare you for this role.

Deadline for application: Thursday 5th December 2024 at 8.00am

Interviews will be held: Wednesday 11th December 2024

Please send completed applications via email to Miss M Johns, HR & Cover Manager at HR@ladybridgehigh.co.uk

Ladybridge High School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Duties:

The successful applicant will be a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of PE/Science who will contribute positively to the work of these successful departments. You will teach pupils across the range of age and ability to GCSE level. There are opportunities to contribute to new initiatives aimed at continued improvement in teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• be an acknowledged practitioner with a clear understanding of the characteristics of high-quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age and ability range
• motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for teaching
• actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching
• work hard to ensure all students make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs
• understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom
• demonstrate leadership qualities including personal resilience, drive and initiative and role model those personal qualities we wish to see in all our staff and instil in our young people.

What the school offers its staff

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Duties:

• to teach your subject at all levels and to all abilities, seeking to ensure that all pupils make very good progress, enjoy their learning, and become well educated;
• to contribute more widely to the well-being of our pupils, through being a form tutor, undertaking duties, and being a role model for them for their learning and their conduct

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• be an acknowledged practitioner with a clear understanding of the characteristics of high-quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age and ability range
• motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for teaching
• actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching
• work hard to ensure all students make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs
• understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom
• demonstrate leadership qualities including personal resilience, drive and initiative and role model those personal qualities we wish to see in all our staff and instil in our young people.

What the school offers its staff

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.