Bexley Grammar School is an oversubscribed, high achieving, coeducational selective school, rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in October 2022. We boast the only fully IB Sixth Form in a South East London borough and have Specialist School Status in Languages, Science and Maths. With a full complement of subject specialist teachers, a rich curriculum and a wealth of extra-curricular activities, we provide an exciting and enriching educational experience for all and many opportunities for career progression in both the academic and pastoral life of the school.

Bexley Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks, including online public searches. This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

For further information about the school, visit www.bexleygs.co.uk

Following the retirement of the post holder, we seek to appoint a Science Technician to join an outstanding team of technicians providing support for the teaching of Science from KS3 to KS5, commencing as soon as possible.  The successful candidate will be joining a friendly Science Department consisting of 14 members of teaching staff and 5 technicians. Experience of working in a school science environment is desirable.

This permanent post is term-time only and 28 hours per week - flexibility exists regarding working hours but you will be required to work Monday to Friday.  Your main responsibilities will include preparing and clearing away apparatus and equipment used in science lessons and activities. You will take an active role in ensuring all health and safety procedures are maintained and labs/prep rooms are kept in a tidy state and remain a safe environment to work in.  You will prepare stock solutions of chemicals and ensure stock levels of chemicals are maintained and safely stored.  The team of technicians is led by a Team Leader who is responsible to the Head of Science.

We are committed to challenging discrimination based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We undertake to identify and counter prejudices and stereotypes, foster good relationships and promote equality of opportunity.

We aim to promote students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, with special regard to promoting equality and diversity. We commit to eliminating discrimination while increasing understanding and appreciation for diversity.

Prejudice is not tolerated at Bexley Grammar School; we are continuously working towards a community free from prejudice where students and staff feel at ease as unique individuals and feel valued as part of the community. We educate our students to appreciate and celebrate cultural diversity and to be compassionate towards others.

This statement is linked to our Equal Opportunities Policy.

Please refer to the Person Specification attached.

To apply for this vacancy please visit www.bexleygs.co.uk

The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 4th December 2024

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.  If you have received no communication from the school by Monday 9th December 2024 please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. 

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview. Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.