Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
21/06/2024
Advert End Date:
02/07/2024 09:00
Salary:
£24,294 - £25,119 per annum pro rata, actual £20,370 - £21,061 per annum
Hours per week:
37 hours per week, term time only – flexible working options amy be considered
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Jesmond Park Academy, Jesmond Park W, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DP
Further Information
This school has Academy status and is part of The Gosforth Group; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.
Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park West
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DP
You will be employed by the Gosforth Group and may need to work across all locations within the Multi Academy Trust as required.
Start date: September 2024
About the Trust
Gosforth Group are a dynamic and diverse Multi Academy Trust – this means we have a clear energy and purpose and all students are valued equally, regardless of their background or ability. We are a growing multi-academy trust currently comprising of 6 academies, two of which opened in September 2021. The Trust currently has approx. 6000 students and 650 staff. ‘Create your future’ encapsulates our purpose as a Multi Academy Trust: to educate, support and nurture all of our students so they can achieve their potential and fulfil their ambitious aspirations.
About the Academy
Jesmond Park Academy is a large, thriving and fully subscribed comprehensive school, which is rapidly making progress towards our vision of being outstanding. As a member of the Gosforth Group we are working in partnership to lay the foundations for what promises to be an exciting and rapid period of change and development in the school’s history. Our academy offers a positive working experience, with an enthusiastic staff firmly focused on us becoming a leading academy in the city. If you want to be part of realising our vision, play your part in helping us to build on our already significant progress and development, and have a genuine desire to do the best for our students, then come and join us on our journey to being outstanding.
About the role
The Science faculty is a strong department within the school that demonstrates a strong team ethos. We are looking to appoint as soon as possible a Technician to our team. The role of Technician is crucial in the support of teaching and learning and delivery of the science curriculum at Jesmond Park Academy.
In this role you will work under the guidance of the Senior Technician and Head of Faculty. You will develop, adapt, trial and have responsibility for the preparation of technical resources to allow facilitation of practical experiments and demonstrations in the classrooms across all disciplines and key stages.
The role will incorporate daily routines and checks, including cleaning, repair and monitoring of stock and equipment, constant communication with the technical team and wider science staff as well as meticulous care and attention to health, safety and risk assessment. The post requires someone with a keen interest in science, adaptability and effective time management, in order to manage an ever changing work stack, as well as the ability to self-motivate and problem solve under pressure.
Training, alongside continued support and guidance will be provided. Although previous experience and a scientific background are desirable they are not essential.You will be flexible to undertake a variety of tasks, willing to learn, and be able to form positive relationships, contributing to the wider school.
What we can offer you
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave
- Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking.
- An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
- Enthusiastic and motivated students
- An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
- A school with its community at heart
- An exciting programme of staff well-being activities, from football to surfing!
- Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or would like an informal visit of the school, please contact, Claire Money, Head of Science email cmoney@jesmondparkacademy.org.uk or telephone 0191 2818486.
A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Gosforth Group’s website, click here.
To apply
Please complete an application form and email to dcoffell@jesmondparkacademy.org.uk
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 2nd July 2024.
Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here.
Gosforth Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will normally be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including an online check.
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview, will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.