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Job Reference: S/GJ/4003/0023
Post: Senior Science Technician, (Support Staff, full time and permanent)
Start Date: October/November 2021
Newhouse Academy is a comprehensive secondary school, situated just off the M60 in the town of Heywood.
As part of the Hollingworth Learning Trust, we work closely with our partner school, Hollingworth Academy, (an outstanding local secondary school); and are on a school improvement journey to deliver rising academic standards. Newhouse Academy has been chosen as one of 50 schools to gain funding for building development. This will see a brand new build for our Science and Technology departments in the near future.
We have a new Headteacher, a modern building with excellent learning facilities and improving GCSE results across many subjects. We offer both Trilogy and Separate Sciences at KS4 and have subject specialists teaching across all three areas.
We are recruiting a Senior Science Technician to join our dedicated and talented team and are looking for a candidate who:
- Has previous experience as a Science technician
- Has a real desire to help our students achieve all that they can
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to their duties
- Is confident and proactive
- Enjoys managing a small team and developing others
- Has excellent organisational skills
- Has values in line with the academy priorities of Aspiration, Integrity and Respect
The Science department is delighted to once again be undertaking practical lessons for all year groups. We are looking for someone innovative who can join the team and contribute ideas to this aspect of our curriculum. This is a pivotal role for our department and one which we hold in high esteem. You will work alongside all members of the Science team to further develop our curriculum offer and ensure we create the best environment for all learners to succeed.
Newhouse Academy strives for ‘high expectations in all that we do’ and the successful candidate will be committed to helping us achieve this. In return, we offer:
- Free use of gym facilities
- Staff activities, including a Wellbeing Café, running/cycling/walking group, ‘Cake Friday’
- Ample parking
- Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund scheme
- Funded CPD for nationally recognised qualifications
- A package of health benefits from BUPA
To apply for this position, please complete the application form and supporting documents and email them to recruitment@newhouseacademy.co.uk by 12 midnight on Sunday 10th October 2021.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The information requested for applicants is considered to be objectively justified to comply with government guidance on safer recruitment in such areas. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring check.
The Hollingworth Learning Trust operates and Smoke Free Policy for all employees that applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building, which is wholly owned, leased or operated and occupied by the school.
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