The King's School Gloucester - Science Technician

Gloucestershire
The King's School Gloucester
Full-time | Term Time

Summary

We are seeking a confident and capable individual with an enthusiasm for Science education to join our Science Department as a Technician, working alongside two current Technicians to provide exceptional support to teaching staff and pupils.

Detail

The Role

We are seeking a confident and capable individual to join our Science Department as a Technician, working alongside two current Technicians to provide exceptional support to teaching staff and pupils.

The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of school-relevant Chemistry or Physics, and enthusiasm for Science education. You must be comfortable both working under the instruction of the Senior Science Technician, and taking initiative to manage your own workload.

This role represents an exciting opportunity to make a significant mark on the teaching and learning of Science in one of the country’s leading HMC Independent Schools. You will:

Support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning in Science, through the provision of expert technical support and advice to teaching staff and to pupils;
Ensure a safe working environment for teachers and pupils;
Under the overall guidance of the Senior Science Technician, develop and appropriately store specialist resources and laboratory equipment, and ensure all routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, testing and repairs are carried out to the required standard.

The School

The King’s School is one of the dozen oldest schools in the country and has a proud heritage dating back to at least 1087, with a re-foundation in 1541. King’s is the Cathedral School in the city of Gloucester, whilst the surrounding county is home to many excellent grammar and state schools, as well as other independent schools. King’s is held in high regard amidst this competitive area; our academic, co-curricular and pastoral attainment is second to none. As a result, the last three ISI reports for King’s have all been classified as ‘excellent’ in every area. Local media brand SoGlos has awarded King’s the title of ‘Independent School of the Year’ or ‘Highly Commended’ in every one of the last five years – a feat unmatched by any other local independent school. Despite the multiple national-scale challenges of recent years, King’s has seen its pupil roll growing steadily and parental satisfaction scoring very highly indeed. With careful investment in the campus and facilities, as well as a continuous focus on improving teaching and learning and developing our outstanding pastoral care, King’s is now seen as a dynamic, forward-thinking and impressive place to study and to work.

Hours of Work

08:00 - 16:30 Monday to Friday, term-time only (plus INSET days).

Benefits

A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS;
Generous fee remission for children at King’s;
Before / After School Care for children at King’s;
Access to a Doctor for advice and short consultations;
Staff Wellbeing Programme;
Cycle to Work scheme;
Lunches;
Parking.

Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the role, and for further information, contact Mr Harry Fuller on 01452 337337 or via email to recruitment@thekingsschool.co.uk.