[ref. e0964300] Laboratory Technician (Part Time)
The school roll is currently at a record high of around 380 pupils and in September 2023 announced that it is growing its Senior Section of the school from Year 7 to Year 11 and will begin offering GCSEs.
Our ethos is to be a welcoming, inclusive community that provides the best for, and expects the best from us all: The school is well known locally for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. This is something we cherish and, even though we are potentially going to grow slightly in size, we do not want to lose this ethos.We believe our ethos separates us from larger competitor schools in our locality. This ethos is generated by the staff and their relationships with the pupils and parents. It has been regularly described as ‘friendly and professional’.
We are seeking a new Laboratory Technician who can assist us with achieving our mission and thrive under this ethos.
Laboratory Technician Vacancy (part-time)
We are seeking a candidate who has the dedication, enthusiasm and passion to support the Science department into the next phase of development. This is a part time role, the successful candidate will work 0.6 of a full time contract (term time only) and this can be discussed further at interview.
The first Year 9 will be in place for September 2025. In subsequent years the school will continue to grow to Year 11 for September 2027. We are looking for someone who can plan for and develop with this exciting expansion.
Salary and Benefits
What can we offer you?- A fantastic team of staff to work with and be a part of
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Free cooked lunches and refreshments throughout the day
- Membership of the Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities to attend events organised by the Staff Social Committee
- Receipt of a ’Golden Ticket’ for assisting with an overnight event, which enables staff to apply for a half day either in the morning or afternoon
- Small class sizes, a beautiful rural location and excellent facilities
- Up to 50% fee remission for permanent employees (fixed term contracts - do not qualify) is offered for children of school staff, subject to availability of places (pro rata for part time staff)
The salary for this role is dependent on experience but likely to be between £13,500 - £16,800.
Safeguarding
The safety and well-being of the children in School is paramount at all times. A Laboratory Technician is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact. A Laboratory Technician will adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times.If in the course of carrying out their duties, a Laboratory Technician becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, it is their responsibility to report any concerns to the school’s Designated Senior Lead for Child Protection or the Headmaster.
Online Searches
As part of the shortlisting process, the School will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence. This may help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, that the School may want to explore with an applicant at interview.This forms part of the School’s wider safeguarding due diligence which aims to prevent and/or deter individuals who may be unsuitable to work with children from working in a school environment.
Equality and Diversity
Westbrook Hay is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and pupils. This means that employees are treated fairly, irrespective of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, gender, marital status or other reason.All staff are expected to always comply with the provisions set out in law and school policies on equality and diversity.
Application Process
The deadline for the receipt of applications is Thursday 05 June 12:00. To apply for this position, please complete an application via the TES website. Further information or any enquiries can be requested from our HR Officer, Mrs Rachel Franklin (rachel_franklin@westbrookhay.co.uk).
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on the week beginning 16 June 2025. Candidates will be offered a tour of the school and lunch, if the timing is appropriate. Overnight accommodation is available on request. This appointment is for September 2025.