Job Description
Download printable version
Every School has its own traditions, its own ethos, its own identity, and its own purpose. The purpose of Westcliff High School for Boys (WHSB) is to provide an excellent education for our pupils, supporting them in their journey to adulthood by developing character and intellect within a safe, happy and scholarly community.
To this end, WHSB provides exceptional teaching and a wealth of extra-curricular activities to develop the Learner Profile attributes in our pupils through a unique education filled with exciting, challenging, and enjoyable experiences. Today, we continue our proud tradition as a Grammar School serving pupils within the local community and actively promoting the wonderful opportunities we can offer to local children and their families.
SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of the Science Technician is as follows:
· to assist in ensuring that a safe, effective, and efficient laboratory technical service is provided for students and teaching staff within the department;
· the trialling of both examination and non-examination practicals to determine that practicals will work in lessons and within the time constraints of a lesson;
· to provide technical advice and assistance in the classroom to support students and to assist teaching staff with the provision of learning activities;
· to ensure the health and safety requirements and that other relevant regulations are adhered to, including the completion and recording of necessary checks and risk assessments;
· Contributing to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the School.
The Science Technician will normally be based on the School site, but may be required to work elsewhere from time to time in order to fulfil his/her responsibilities.
DURATION
The working pattern is 37.5 hours per week from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday, 39 weeks term time plus 16 days during the School holidays.
SALARY, HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT, and Pension
Salary is paid at Point 8 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) £26,824, Actual Salary £25,513. There are 25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays paid per annum which are included within the salary, this rises to 28 days after 5 years service. Holiday is deemed to be taken within the School closure period. Support Staff at Westcliff High School for Boys are automatically enrolled in the Essex Pension Fund (Local Government Scheme).
Information about the School
Westcliff High School for Boys (WHSB) is an Outstanding Grammar School. We continue to hold dear our values and traditions whilst fostering academic excellence and a dynamism which allow us to provide a twenty-first century world class education.
Our record of success is reflected in our outstanding A Level and GCSE results and we are committed to providing the highest standards in all aspects of our provision for pupils.