Senior Science Technician

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade E. SCP 11 £24,081 - SCP 16 £26,114 (Actual salary, TTO)

Hours Per36 Week: 36 hours, term time only

Base Location: Alder Community High School, Mottram Old Road, Gee Cross, Hyde, SK14 5NJ

Assessment Date: To be arranged

Are you an organised and friendly professional with a passion for supporting young people? Alder Community High School is looking for a Senior Science Technician to join our thriving Science department.

We are looking for a Senior Science Technician to:

• Lead and support the Science Technician team
• Ensure the effective operation and maintenance of science equipment and resources
• Provide technical support for lessons, practical experiments, and after-school clubs
• Uphold the highest standards in health & safety and safeguarding
• Play an active role in supporting the learning experience for all students

Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone. Our core values of Altruism, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do - We Are ALDER!

We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.

If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and young people. Your enthusiasm and proactive, ‘can do’ attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Being part of the Alder team, you will receive:

The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential.

High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance.

An extensive package of CPD.

A stimulating and friendly working environment.

Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app.

Staff access to fitness suite before and after school.

Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email.

Breakfast and lunch provided on INSET days.

Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences.

The use of Class Charts and Provision Map to support and reduce workload.

Local government pension scheme.

This is a permanent appointment which is subject to a 6-month probationary period. The normal hours of work are 36 hours per week. The position is term time only (including INSET days). Additional holidays cannot be taken during term time.

Get in touch to arrange a visit

For an informal chat about the post or to visit the school please contact recruitment@alderchs.uk or 0161 368 5132 to arrange a convenient time.

Safeguarding is central to everything we do

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an inclusive school and promote equal opportunities.

Applications should be completed and submitted online via TES portal Senior Science Technician, Tameside - Tes Jobs