Location
Sittingbourne, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
• Westlands Secondary School
• £22,457 - £23,453 FTE (£20,396 - £21,301 Pro Rata) SAT B
• Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days + an additional 10 days in the school holidays.
• 37 Hours Per Week
• Permanent
We have an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our team at Westlands School.
As a Laboratory Technician you will work with the teachers to provide support to staff and students, setting up resources and equipment for lessons and supporting structured and practical activities. You will be ensuring the safe treatment and disposal of used materials including hazardous substances, undertaking maintenance and cleaning of equipment and ordering and maintaining sufficient supplies of materials.
The successful candidate will need:
• Knowledge of appropriate use of relevant equipment (including handling hazardous substances safely) and ability to communicate this knowledge to staff and students.
• Thorough understanding of Health and Safety procedures especially as they relate to work in the specific environment (e.g. Laboratory).
• The ability to use basic technology (computer, video/DVD, photocopier etc.)
• Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, equal opportunities and confidentiality.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Additional benefits include:
• Excellent on site facilities;
• Excellent CPD programme;
• Local Government Pension Scheme – generous employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Kent Rewards Scheme;
• Employee Referral Recruitment incentive
If you are interested in this post, please contact Samantha Payne at
[email protected] or 01795 477475.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact
[email protected] or 01795 905989 (option 2)
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Westlands School may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the Shortlisting Process.
Interview Date: w/c 25th March 2024
Swale Academies 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 exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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£22.46k - £23.45k per annum
