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Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Brentwood
Science Technician
Science Technicianwith other duties required Part-time : Term Time only 32.5 hours per week over 5 days8.30 am – 3.30 pm LGPS (Fringe) 2025 Scale 4 Point 7 Actual Salary £19,883 pa We have a fantastic opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our team. You will provide support to facilitate the smooth running of the Science Departments within the school.Set within the vibrant town of Brentwood is our popular and successful oversubscribed girls’ Catholic School with a co-educational Sixth Form. We are proud of the welcoming environment we offer to all those who join our community. We believe in delivering outstanding education to the students we teach and work hard as a team to achieve that goal.Part Time: Term-time only / 32.5 hours per week over 5 days. Usual Hours are likely to be 8.30 am – 3.30 pm with a 30 minute unpaid break. Role includes 30 minutes each day as a mid-day supervisor. Please note there is a requirement for some evening work very occasionally e.g. Open Evenings.For further information, please download the Job Description below.In the first instance, email your C.V. to mfreeman@buchs.co.uk directly or via Essex School Jobs: Science Laboratory TechnicianApplications will be considered as and when received with final closing date 12th October 2025.BUCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Cheadle Catholic Junior School
Cheadle
Deputy Headteacher
DEPUTY HEADTEACHERGroup 3 Salary L10 – L14, Full Time, PermanentRequired January 2026Cheadle Catholic Junior School is a vibrant and welcoming community, committed to our mission of "Forward in faith, following in the footsteps of Jesus." We are a happy and joyful three form entry Key Stage 2 school where every child is encouraged to thrive and achieve their full potential. Our school is proud of its commitment to strong outcomes for all and the development of pupils’ emotional and social well-being.We are seeking a practising Catholic leader with vision and passion to join our dedicated team as Deputy Headteacher. You will work closely with the Headteacher, staff, governors, and the wider parish communities to continue to build upon our school offer.The successful candidate will be a dynamic and inspiring individual who can encourage and develop others. They will help us ensure that each child develops confidence in the love of Our Lord, discovers their God-given talents, and fulfils their potential, both academically and personally.What We Can Offer YouA caring, happy school with a strong Catholic ethos.A true commitment to staff wellbeing and continuing professional development High quality support from both the Diocese and the local authority.A strong sense of community and positive relationships that underpin all we do.Aspirational governors who are committed to the school’s continued improvement.Leaders and governors are passionate about nurturing the Catholic life and mission of the school.We warmly welcome and encourage visits to the school so you can experience our unique atmosphere first-hand. To arrange a visit or for more information, please contact the school office.Closing date: Tuesday 14th October, 10amShortlisting: Wednesday 15th OctoberObservation in own school: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th OctoberInterviews: Wednesday 22nd OctoberApplication forms and further details are available from the school website: www.cheadle-jun.stockport.sch.ukCompleted applications should be emailed to: rachel.fender@cheadle-jun.stockport.sch.uk
St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant who has the vision and drive to make a significant impact in school and is committed to making a difference to the lives of our children.Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification enclosed. St Patrick’s Catholic College is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools and 2 sixth forms from across the Diocese of Middlesbrough. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is one of the North-East’s largest Catholic Trusts.Catholic schools are welcoming places to pupils and members of staff from all faiths and none. More than a quarter of a million pupils and almost half of teachers in Catholic schools are not of the Catholic Faith.The successful candidate will:Have experience of working with childrenHave excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken EnglishSupport pupils’ learning needsDemonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to support pupils with different needs and abilitiesWork flexibly and be committed to ensuring a wide range of fun, creative and engaging activitiesIn return we will offer:A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school;A welcoming and supportive staff team;Supportive and dedicated parents and governors;Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development.
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St James' Catholic High School
Technician for Creative Technology and Expressive Arts
Job overview
Technician
Cheadle, Cheshire
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: Scale 3 £24,790 - £25,183 pro rata (actual £6,590 - £6,695)
Contract term: Part Time, Permanent
About the Role
Purpose
As a technician you will commonly take responsibility for:
- preparing equipment and teaching areas for practical classes;
- maintaining equipment and teaching areas;
- ensuring a safe classroom environment;
- supporting teachers in practical classes;
- helping students to obtain the most out of their learning experiences;
- carrying out administrative and other tasks related to the smooth running of the department.
- using and maintaining a range of workshop tools, equipment and machinery
- risk assessments and COSHH
- preparation of materials and ingredients while also ensuring all are in date
Principal Accountabilities Practical Tasks
- Prepare equipment for practical lessons, organise necessary practical equipment to ensure that the correct resources are available for lessons.
- To assist when required in practical lessons to support staff and children to help with maintaining health and safety
- Supporting individual children during a practical activity;
- Modifying apparatus and equipment for those children with physical disabilities.
Administrative Tasks
- Order equipment to ensure that the resources are available for lessons to enable demonstrations and practical lessons to run smoothly
- Photocopying, printing and duplicating
- Reporting any equipment or other maintenance issues promptly to your line manager
- Health and Safety audits, checks, reporting, servicing, ordering, repairs
Scope for Impact
The post holder is responsible for all equipment and ingredients and needs to ensure they are in date, are used safely and are fit for use in the various lessons.
General responsibilities:
- To become familiar with the school procedures and regulations as set out in the staff handbook and other documentation, as appropriate to the responsibilities and to follow these.
- To implement the school’s health & safety policy currently in force and assist with safeguarding the health and safety of children when they are on the school premises.
- To participate in arrangements for the appraisal of your performance.
- To carry out such other duties as the Head of Faculty or Headteacher may from time to time reasonably determine.
Line Manager Responsibilities:
The line manager will give guidance on:
- working with teaching staff;
- confidentiality of some work within school (pupil circumstances and assessments);
- supporting teaching and learning and helping children with their practical work;
- maintaining safe working procedures and the approach to risk assessments;
- setting up and maintaining displays
Other Specific Duties
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task
undertaken may not be identified. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks, but sets out the main expectations of the school in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure.
The post holder will be expected to comply with all reasonable requests from the Headteacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in their job description. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure and basic online checks
What the school offers its staff
St James’ Catholic High School aims to ensure everyone within our school family achieves their full potential, to encourage learning and development through faith, and to strive for excellence
Commitment to safeguarding
St James’ Catholic High School is an equal opportunity employer which is “Positive about Disabled People”. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, who meet the person specification for the post
St James’ Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form, and once completed send to headteacherpa@stjamescheadle.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Scale 3 £24,790 - £25,183 pro rata (actual £6,590 - £6,695)
Part Time, Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Apply by 28/04/2025, 11:00