Science Technician & First Aid Coordinator

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust

• Salary: SCP5-9 £15,358 - £16,653 actual pa (£26,427- £28,153 FTE)
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 25 hours per week
• Term Time + 1 week
• Required ASAP

Stradbroke is an exceptional community school with a real family feel. As one of the highest performing schools in the region, Stradbroke combines high standards of education with high levels of pastoral care. We provide a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities for students and proudly fulfils SET’s vision of providing a world class education locally. We aim to be a centre of excellence for learning and teaching, where all students achieve the highest standards in their education, their personal development, their behaviour and conduct.

THE ROLE

Stradbroke High School seeks to appoint an enthusiastic Science Technician & First Aid Coordinator to join our flourishing Science Department to support and maintain the laboratory, preparation room, equipment and consumables. The post-holder will possess sound knowledge and experience in a science-based work environment AND coordinate our first aid provision.

The professional competencies expected of a Science Technician & First Aid Coordinator are:

• Ability to solve straightforward problems
• Exchange information with pupils, teachers and other technicians
• Uses hand/eye co-ordination and dexterity in the preparation of materials or use of equipment
• Works from instructions, but makes minor decisions involving the use of initiative. Problems are referred to a line manager. Little close supervision is necessary beyond that provided by working arrangements and methods.
• Responsible for careful use of expensive equipment
• May keep basic financial records
• Ensure adequate first aid supplies, arrange training for staff, liaise with trip leaders to provide medical information, provide first aid for students and arrange staff first aid rota

Working hours for this post will be Monday - Friday 09:00 - 14:00 

If you have qualifications and previous experience required for a Science Technician & First Aid Coordinator, please get in touch.

How to apply:

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via the online application form.

Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged. 

Closing Date: Application Closing Date will be on receipt of suitable applications 

Interview Date: TBC

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website