Stonehenge School Amesbury

VACANCIES

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

  • Required as soon as possible
  • 30 Hours per week, term time only (this includes TD Days)
  • Working days Monday – Friday with working hours to be agreed, either  00am – 3.30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, or 9.30am – 4.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.  Some flexibility offered for the right candidate.
  • Wiltshire Council pay Grade E Point 6 – 8, (£12.38 – £12.80 per hour) actual salary £16,663 – £17,227
  • Closing date: Monday 14th October 2024
  • Interview date: Monday 21st October 2024

Science Technician 2024 Booklet

We are looking for a dedicated individual to provide support to the science department and students at The Stonehenge School. The successful candidate will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning.

This position requires you to be a good team player and give appropriate support for students’ learning.  You will be required to support science staff with their teaching by preparing all necessary equipment and resources for their lessons, tidying and cleaning up afterwards, storing, organising and repairing equipment etc.

The role of a technician in the Science Department includes but is not limited to the following:

  • Receive and discuss details of the requirements for equipment from each member of the Science staff
  • Preparing and delivering all trays of apparatus required in any of the nine laboratories in a timely manner.
  • The removal of practical equipment from laboratories after use, and cleaning and storing as appropriate.
  • Provide support to the Science department in the delivery of practical elements of lessons when requested.
  • Basic maintenance of laboratories
  • Photocopying
  • The management of the preparation rooms and stores
  • The management and maintenance of equipment, filing worksheets, storing equipment etc.
  • When using many of the mechanical and electrical apparatus, familiarity with the technical details is needed for the safety of students use.  Some apparatus require regular servicing such as microscopes, power packs and balances and this is an important part of the technicians work. Training will be provided where required.
  • To assist the Head of Department and Key Stage Co-ordinators by carrying out any tasks they deem necessary for the daily running of the department
  • To undertake training and staff development in Science related areas as negotiated with the Head of Science

Benefits include:

  • Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme available
  • Holiday pay included in salary
  • Free onsite parking

We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received.

 

EXAM INVIGILATORS

PART TIME VACANCIES

Scale B point 1, £11.59 per hour (pending pay award)

To work varied hours during the school day, mainly during GCSE exam periods but also covering internal and modular exams throughout the year.  Must be available to work from 8.30 am to cover morning exams.

You will be working as part of a supportive team.  Previous experience is not essential, but the work has to be carried out within clearly defined procedures and rules which will be explained fully.

This is an open vacancy we are always looking to increase our team of invigilators, therefore, please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Exam Invigilator

Applications to be returned to Mrs D Harker, Headteacher’s P.A. at The Stonehenge School, Holders Road, Amesbury, Wilts  SP4 7PW.  Tel:  01980 623407 or e-mail: admin@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk

 

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Additional information

The Stonehenge School is a mixed 11 – 16 comprehensive school in south Wiltshire, close to the cathedral city of Salisbury. The school has been judged ‘good’ in each of its last six Ofsted inspections, most recently in September 2022, and pupil numbers are set to increase significantly over the next five years.  A new £6.5 million school building has recently opened and the new Phase 2 ws opened in September 2023.

Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Head’s PA, Debra Harker on 01980 676660 or e-mail harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk

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How to apply

Applications will not be accepted unless on an official application form.

To download a pdf version of the application form and the Equality & Diversity form please see below

Application for Employment Form – Teachers and Support Staff

Equality and diversity monitoring form (to support application forms)

All applicants are subject to an enhanced disclosure check. The Stonehenge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the emotional well being of staff.

We shall communicate by ‘phone or e-mail whenever necessary, particularly when inviting short-listed candidates for interview. It will therefore be helpful if you would make clear how and where you and your referees can be contacted in this way. If you have heard nothing within two weeks of the closing date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and accept our thanks and good wishes for future applications.

Please complete the application form, together with a letter of no more than two sides of A4, addressing the following issues:

Your reason for applying.

The particular skills, qualities and experience you would bring to this post.

Your interest and qualifications.

Applications will be judged in relation to the requirements set out in these details. Letters in which these are not reflected will not be considered.

The Stonehenge School is a mixed 11 – 16 comprehensive school in south Wiltshire, close to the cathedral city of Salisbury. The school has been judged ‘good’ in each of its last five Ofsted inspections, most recently in September 2022, and pupil numbers are set to increase significantly over the next five years.  Our new £6.5 million school building has just recently opened.

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. The successful applicant will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.  Unfortunately as a school we do not sponsor overseas applicants.

The Stonehenge School Job Applicants Privacy Notice 2023 Oct 2023.doc

Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Head’s PA, Debra Harker on 01980 676660 or e-mail harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk