Beths Grammar School – An Outstanding School

Hartford Road, Bexley, Kent DA5 1NE

Tel: 01322 556538

www.beths.bexley.sch.uk

Headteacher: MR R J BLYGHTON

NOR: 1500 including 540 Post 16

Beths Grammar School is an oversubscribed, vibrant selective school for boys aged 11-16, with a mixed sixth form. It was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012.

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (Biology Specialism preferred)

We are seeking to recruit a Science Technician to work 36 hours per week,

40 weeks per year (term time plus 2 weeks)

Bexley Scale 6.1-6.4 £22,376-£23,606 (actual salary £19,566.80-£20,642.37)

The Role

The successful candidate will have an appropriate Science qualification and/or significant experience of working in the field of Science. They will be able to support with all science subjects to GCSE, and to Biology at A Level. The successful candidate will be competent in the use of ICT and have the ability to communicate well both orally and in writing with staff and students alike. They should be able to work under pressure and be highly motivated, prepared to take initiative and have the ability to work flexibly and independently as well as part of a team within the Science Department. The successful applicant will ideally work 36 hours (five days per week), however, there could be the possibility of a four day week or, indeed a job share, for the right candidate. 

If you are interested in applying for this post, the closing date is 12 noon on Monday 25 March 2019. Please note that we reserve the right to close any advert before the advertised closing date should a sufficient response have been received. Therefore, please ensure that you complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. However, interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Thursday 28 March 2019.

This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.  The school  therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

If you are interested in this opportunity, further information is available on our website: 

https://www.beths.bexley.sch.uk/page/title=Support+Staff+Vacancies&pid=98

Beths Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.