Salary:	Actual – £25,103 – £27,026  (SCP 18-22 FTE £27,344 – £29,439)
Hours:	36.50 hours per week,  Term Time only + 2 weeks
Location:	King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy, Church Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2HL
Closing date:	Wednesday 26 April at 9.30 am
Interview date:	TBA

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy as our Senior Science Technician. The successful candidate will support teaching staff in the development and education of children, including the provision of specialist technical skills and knowledge at an advanced level, across a range of disciplines. Other key duties will include taking management responsibilities for other technicians, issuing and maintaining chemicals, apparatus, equipment and materials in accordance with specified procedures, and staying up to date with Health and Safety legislation. The successful candidate will be fully supported in their career and professional development through CPD and a commitment to supporting up to date training and development needs.

The successful candidate will be fully supported in their career and professional development through a vast programme of CPD provided by the academy.

Job description and person specification can be found below. Application forms can be downloaded from the website (https://www.hwga.org.uk/the-academy/staff/vacancies/).    Applications can only be considered if they are on an Academy Trust application form.   Completed application forms to be returned to recruitment@hwga.org.uk.  Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.