Technician (with Science Specialism)

REDDEN COURT SCHOOL

Committed to Success for All

Cotswold Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex RM3 0TS

Tel: 01708 342293

Fax: 01708 383550

Redden Court School is a member of the Success for All Educational Trust.

Technician (with Science Specialism) 

Start Date: April 2023

Grade:  Scale 3 Point 5-6

Actual Salary:  £20,580 - £20,919 per annum (actual salary for above hours)

Hours:  35 hours per week, 5 days per week, 39 weeks per year (8am - 4pm with 1 hour lunch)  

Contract: Permanent

“Pupils are proud to attend this school. They say it is friendly, warm and safe. Pupils have respectful relationships with teachers.” 

“Teachers are enthusiastic subject experts. They check pupils’ understanding often. Pupils’ work and attitudes to learning reflect teachers’ high expectations.”

Pupils flourish here. They work hard in class and take their education seriously”

“The provision for pupils’ wider development is exceptionally well thought through”

  “Leaders have high expectations of all pupils’ achievement”

“The behaviour of pupils is exemplary. Pupils are motivated by rewards for showing their positive attitudes, such as trying hard in class or being helpful around the school. They are polite and respectful and readily celebrate their peers’ successes”

Ofsted

We are seeking to appoint a technician to provide effective organisational support of work within our busy Science Faculty.

The work will involve preparing materials, setting up practical materials and experiments, maintaining a safe and clean working environment, ordering materials, preparing displays and assisting the classroom teacher during practical lessons.

The successful candidate will have good practical skills and ideally some experience in the use of Science equipment and computer technology.  There would be a requirement for the successful candidate to undertake chemical handling training.

We are seeking someone who is highly motivated, flexible and organised who enjoys working with young people. 

You will be required to work with key personnel in school and other external agencies.  Applicants will need to be adaptable, creative and flexible and have the ability to work with minimum supervision and should have excellent organisational skills. The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is essential.

There would be a requirement for the successful candidate to undertake all relevant first aid training such as diabetic pump training and epipen training to support the needs of our students whilst on educational visits..  

The hours will be 8 hours per day (with a 60 minute lunch break), 5 days per week, 39 weeks a year (term time plus 5 INSET days).

At Redden Court School we prioritise the development of outstanding teaching and learning alongside wellbeing.  All members of the school community are cared for, valued and listened to, we support and challenge our students to aspire to be the very best that they can be; enabling them to be responsible, capable and ambitious citizens. We have the highest expectations of our students and staff.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.

References from 2 previous employers will be sought prior to interview.

To apply, please complete a support staff application form found on the Schools website and return to HR@sfaet.co.uk  or via the JGP online application form.

Closing Date: Monday 6th February 2023 - 12pm

Interview Date: Friday 10th February 2023

“There is a strong sense of team and belonging among staff, students and parents who feel valued and listened to.  Members of the school community genuinely

care for and look out for each other.”

Wellbeing Award for Schools, 2021

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.