Science Technician
Salary: Grade 5 (Actual salary £8,382 - £8,650)
To start: As soon as possible after appointment
What makes Ridgewood School special?
At Ridgewood School we are extremely proud of our school and the high quality of education that we provide, including our popular and highly successful Sixth Form. Our school motto, ‘Prepare for the road ahead,’ represents our belief in preparing our students for their future, not only in terms of academic achievement, but also in terms of the training, enrichment and experiences which will enable them to become model citizens and responsible members of the community.Our school values: Respect-Responsibility-Resilience, underpin what we do every day and contribute to our ethos in everything we undertake as a school community. Having recently (December 2022) achieved an Ofsted ‘Good’ rating in all categories, we are committed to this trajectory of success for our students as we aspire to move from ‘Good to Great.’ As part of this journey, in July 2023, we joined Leger Education Trust and look forward to collaborating with other schools within the trust to develop both our students and staff and be the very best that we can be.
We are looking to appoint a friendly and adaptable Science Technician who will support the Science Department under the day-to-day supervision of the Senior Science Technician. This will enable the Senior Science Technician to ensure that all practical work can at all times proceed efficiently and safely.
Why is the role of Science Technician right for you?
We are committed to offering the staff who work at Ridgewood every opportunity to become the best they can be. Our training packages, for staff at all stages of their careers, are second to none. As well as our whole school and departmental training, we also offer a personalised coaching programme, NPQs and bespoke CPD, relevant to the person’s role.In 2023, we received the Teacher Development Trust Silver Award, demonstrating our commitment and passion to providing excellent CPD for all teaching and associate staff.
If you are seeking a dynamic, innovative and caring school, dedicated to the development of staff and our students’ success, Ridgewood is the school for you.
Candidates are required to possess GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above.
We strongly encourage visits from potential candidates – please contact the school to arrange this.
The closing date for this post is 9am Tuesday 25 February 2025. Interviews will take place soon after.
Ridgewood School reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date above.
The school 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 an enhanced DBS check. The school operates a no smoking policy.