Job Introduction
Our forward-looking prestigious school is seeking a dedicated and passionate professional to join our innovative team. With an illustrious history dating back to 1528, The King's School has been a cornerstone of the Grantham community for centuries.
We are looking to appoint a Science Technician for our Biology Department, to start from September 2025. The post would suit a candidate with experience in this field, although other relevant experience would be considered, and full training would be given to a successful candidate.
Excellent attention to detail, practicality and outstanding problem-solving skills are essential for this post. It is important that the candidate has a ‘can-do’ attitude, can work efficiently in a busy environment and can successfully prioritise their workload to meet deadlines.
If you are unsure what The King’s School is like but are considering applying, please contact the school for an informal telephone conversation or tour of the school to find out more.
The start date for this position is 01 September 2025. There may be an opportunity for an earlier start date to accommodate a handover period.
Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 02 May 2025. The proposed interview date is Thursday 08 May 2025.
To be considered for this role, please apply directly through the TES website (https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/science-technician-biology-lincolnshire-2199580). Please find below a job description and person specification, along with information for candidates and information on the Department for the candidate attached or here The King's School Grantham - Job Vacancies.
Whilst a closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior. This being the case, we would encourage early applications for the post.
The King’s School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be expected to follow school safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of students.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and as this post is considered to be a ‘regulated activity’, a check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, including the children’s barred list will be made. Shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school may carry out online searches as part of our due diligence process. Successful applicants must be familiar with and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection and promote the welfare of students.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Please note that feedback will only be provided to candidates whose applications progress to the interview stage.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
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