£16,824.70 - £18,643.30 per year
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Bolton St Catherine’s Academy
Senior Science Technician


Grade E SCP 11 – 17 (£25,979 - £28,770) FTE
Plus, First Aid Allowance £123.00 FTE
(Pay Award Pending Effective April 2024)
Actual salary: £16,834.70 – £18,643.30
Plus, First Aid Allowance £79.70
(pro-rated to reflect term time and part time working)
28 Hours Per Week
Term Time Plus 5 Days
Permanent
Required 17th February 2025


Are you prepared to work collaboratively and openly for the benefit of young people?
If so, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy would love to hear from you!
We are a 3-16 all age fully inclusive Academy. We are on an exciting journey to become an outstanding organisation having just secured our best ever set of exam results. We offer state-of-the-art facilities in an amazing £36 million building providing staff with the opportunity to teach in a cutting edge and vibrant environment.
Our students deserve the very best- come and see what we are about- we constantly surprise and confound our visitors with the atmosphere we have in school. It really is a special place to be!
Main Duties:
Under the overall control of the Head of Science, to co-ordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the Science curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and support staff outside the department.
The successful candidate will be someone who:

• is a great team player, friendly, and professional
• enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff
• is committed to supporting the progress and wellbeing of pupils with special needs;
• will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues;
• will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best;
• shows an understanding of special educational needs within a school setting (including autistic spectrum, learning difficulties, behavioural and emotional difficulties)
• demonstrates personal resilience and role model those personal qualities we wish to instill in our young people.
• has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role

The working hours will be:
To be discussed at Interview
In return we can offer:

• a supportive and encouraging staff team
• a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• fantastic facilities
• a lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities

Application information:
To apply please click on 'Quick Apply' to complete the application form. Please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.
Early applications are encouraged and strong applicants may be interviewed as soon as an application is received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.
Closing date: Friday 8th November 2024 @ 9.00am
Interviews: TBC

Bolton St Catherine’s Academy educates children and young people from 3 to 16 years of age. The values of Bolton St Catherine’s Academy are underpinned by a growing Christian ethos. They are an inclusive Academy for those of Christian faith, for those of other faiths, and those of no faith. St Catherine is the patron saint of students and scholars and at Bolton St Catherine’s Academy, learning is at the heart of everything.
The entire Academy is geared to support every single child as they develop and progress, guaranteeing success for each individual. Bolton St Catherine’s Academy is located in a £36million building with innovative spaces and state of the art facilities to support children’s learning. These facilities are amongst the very best in the country and support in delivering a rich, varied and relevant curriculum.
Challenging targets and goals are set for every single student and staff work tirelessly to ensure these are achieved. Children learn and develop most effectively when they are happy and secure.
At Bolton St Catherine’s Academy staff, strive to develop an environment in which learners thrive, working to develop trust and mutual respect between everybody within the Academy and beyond.
It is through these values that the Academy continues to build on the progress it has made.