Science Technician

Salary: Meridian Trust Support Staff Pay Table - Grade 4, Points 3-5,

Hours of work: 38 weeks per year, 20 hours per week

North Cambridge Academy has an exciting opportunity for a confident and capable Science Technician to provide exceptional support to teaching staff and pupils. This post provides an opportunity to work in a school where staff make a real difference to the lives of young people.

• To support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning in Science,
• To work with a professional, supportive and committed team of Science teachers.
• A great chance to work with a team committed to achieve high standards.

• Able to work to deadlines, plan and prioritise own workload
• Ability to think critically and problem solve.
• Willingness to undergo further training and development.
• Reliable, conscientious with good work ethic.

North Cambridge Academy opened in 2013 and since then we are a rapidly, improving, expanding secondary school in Cambridge, at the heart of its diverse community, where every child is known, valued and supported.

Our school has been categorised as "Good" by Ofsted since 2015 and holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award.

North Cambridge Academy values are to ensure every child is supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level, and to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed beyond the classroom.

Meridian Trust is a values led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.