Science Technician

Science Technician, Grade 5 £26,873 – £28,770 working 37 hours per week term time only plus 10 days which equates to £23,605 – £25,272 per annum

Temporary post to cover absence until June 2025

North East Futures UTC based in the centre of Newcastle is a 14 – 19 school where all students specialise in Healthcare Science or Computer Science and replicates a business environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

You will work as part of the Science department assisting with the preparation of practical lessons, preparing and setting out equipment for lessons, promoting the awareness of health and safety in the laboratory, maintenance of the stocks of science chemicals and equipment and contributing to planning, development and organisation of systems, procedures and policies within the departments.  You will also be required to undertake some whole school health and safety duties.

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD.  Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities.  You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 2 August 2024.  Please return completed applications to dayna.hancock@tynecoast.academy

North East Futures UTC and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.  Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Application packs and further information can be found on the academy trust website https://www.tynecoastacademytrust.co.uk/join-our-team-current-vacancies/  or by contacting Dayna Hancock, HR Administration Assistant at dayna.hancock@tynecoast.academy