Science Technician
Science Technician
Required from: October 2021
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week, term time only
Salary: FTE £24,000 - £29,000 (pro-rata £19,027 - £22,991) depending on experience
Blackheath High School has an exciting opportunity for a Science Technician to support the safe delivery of experiments and practical activities within Science lessons in order to optimise teaching and learning. This key role involves conducting risk assessments, complying with health and safety procedures and providing support to co-curricular activities and whole school events.
The successful candidate will ideally have considerable experience within a school based laboratory in more than one science discipline.
About the School
Founded in 1880 by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, Blackheath High School is a selective school for girls aged 3–18. We are fortunate to be located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and Canary Wharf. Following an £18 million investment, our brand new Senior School opened in 2019, and has been provided with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure that our school environment matches the excellent standard of education we provide.
There are many good reasons to work with us. Blackheath High School has a real sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be part, too, of the wider GDST family and you’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. We also offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and an application form please visit www.gdst.net or contact s.read@bla.gdst.net
Applications must be received by: Wednesday 29th September 2021 at 12.00 noon.
Date of interviews: Monday 4th October 2021
Blackheath High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
