Hours:
21.6 per week over three days (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday)
8.00am to 4.00pm, with a 50-minute unpaid lunch break
Term time, with some additional days to be worked during school closure periods (as well as INSET days)
The Role:
Croydon High School is looking for a Chemistry Technician to play an essential role in the day-to-day support of a thriving Science Department. The ideal candidate will have good organisational skills, patience and flexibility and an ability to build relationships with both staff and young people. Previous experience of working in a Science laboratory would be advantageous, together with an awareness of the importance of health and safety.
The successful candidate will manage classroom resources, requisitions and the security and organisation of all Science equipment and chemicals in storage.
Why Croydon High School?
Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus. Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who teach and learn here.
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Competitive salaries and pay progression
Extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
GDST central training and development programme
Generous pension schemes
Life assurance benefit
Free school lunches
Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase or season tickets
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistant Programme
Retail and lifestyle discounts
Financial guidance and support
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Further information can be found in the 'Information for applicants' document below.
The GDST is committed to:
Diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection check appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.