Science Technician - Phoenix Collegiate

Phoenix is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Science Laboratory Technician with particular knowledge/specialism in Chemistry to work within our small team of technicians, providing technical guidance to support teaching and learning in Science as well as providing practical support to the teaching team. Applicants should have obtained GCSE grade 4 or equivalent in English, Mathematics and at least one Science (preferably in Chemistry or Biology).  Science A Level or BTEC in Applied Science would be an advantage.

You must be able to demonstrate proven communication and interpersonal skills, be able to relate to young people and colleagues at all levels within the School community, and should have previous technical / laboratory experience - although this doesn’t necessarily have to be in a school setting.

Ideally, candidates will be available to work from 14:00 to 16:30 every afternoon (16:00 on Fridays) although we are prepared to consider alternative working arrangements for the right candidate.  

If you would like to arrange a visit, or for an informal chat, please contact the school on 0121 588 8384 (extension 188) asking for Pat Lunn.

Phoenix is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. 

The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

In accordance with Department for Education statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 (KCSiE), Phoenix will conduct an online search of publicly available information as part of due diligence in the Recruitment Clearances process. The outcome of an online search will be used only to meet the intended purpose of the KCSiE 2024 guidance, in relation to whether an applicant is suitable to work with children and young people. No other aspects of personal profiles will be used to form an opinion of a candidate and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise.

Application forms and further details are available from the school website at www.phoenixcollegiate.org  and returnable to the Human Resources Team in School.

Email :   recruitment@phoenix.sandwell.sch.uk

Tel:      0121 588 8384 extension 115/137

Hours: 12 hours per week, Term Time Only

Salary: Grade C - £24,790 - £25,992p.a. (£7,020 - £7,360p.a. Actual salary after adjustment for part-time working hours and weeks)

Address: The Phoenix Collegiate, Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich B71 2BX

Closing date: Monday 27th January 2025 at 08:00

Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to satisfactory clearances