Science Technician
Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Nottinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £15,830 - £17,533 per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 5 November 2014
Job overview
0.6 (22.2 hrs per week)
Contract: Support
Vision West Nottinghamshire College is widely regarded as one of the largest and most successful colleges in the country, offering a wide range of curriculum to meet both the needs of individuals and employers locally, regionally and nationally. The college also owns subsidiary companies that are engaged with providing businesses across the UK with an apprenticeship recruitment service as well as the development of commercial software products.
The college offers training in all major industry sectors and at all levels from pre-GCSE to full degree level. Approaching 30,000 students the college prides itself on providing high quality education and training.
The College enjoys a strong financial position currently hold the Investors in People Gold status to recognise our excellence in developing and supporting staff. There has been significant investment in college facilities, providing an environment that mirrors industry, giving students real life situations and opportunity to learn in state of the art facilities.
You will support the School of Academic, Public Services and Sports Studies and Business, Professional and Continuing Education working with the Access to Higher Education, A level and GCSE teams.
You will be required to provide an efficient and effective technical and training support service for Science. This will involve supporting Science teaching sessions within the College and the safe maintenance of science laboratories, workshops and preparation areas.
It is essential that you have the ability to build positive relationships, displaying excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills, demonstrating a flexible and professional attitude.
The role will require you to take on and work to the college's values; working with Professionalism, taking Responsibility for your actions, and giving Respect to clients and colleagues alike.
Individuals with the appropriate experience, qualifications and personal qualities are invited to complete an online application form by 5.00pm on Wednesday 5th November 2014.
THE COLLEGE PROMOTES EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY AND WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL SECTORS OF SOCIETY
The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The successful candidate will be required to pay for the DBS check themselves, the cost (£44 for an enhanced disclosure) will automatically be deducted from their first salary payment.
It is an offence for anyone who is barred from working with children, young people and or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.
About Vision West Nottinghamshire College
- Vision West Nottinghamshire College
- Derby Road, Mansfield
- Nottinghamshire
- NG18 5BH
- United Kingdom
Vision West Nottinghamshire College is a mixed, non-denominational further education college in Nottinghamshire serving students from the age of 16 and above. The college has approximately 1,200 full and part-time students attending every year. The college has six sites based in Ashfield and Mansfield.
Vision West Nottinghamshire College was established as a Technical College in 1928. It was renamed Vision West Nottinghamshire College in 2011. Facilities across the campuses include an engineering innovation centre, art and design centre, sports hall, a hair and beauty training salon and a training restaurant for catering and hospitality students to train in.
Principal and Chief Executive
Dame Asha Knemka DBE
Values and vision
Vision West Nottinghamshire College’s vision is to be “A dynamic college for aspiring communities.” The college wants all students to receive a personalised, high quality education where their skills and confidence is developed to allow for them to succeed to the best of their capability. Students are nurtured to respect differences and become responsible young adults who adopt a professional and mature attitude to their work. The college’s motto is “Attaining excellence, reaching new heights,” and has won a number of awards over the years, including a Beacon status and a gold award in the Green Impact Students’ Union Awards.
Ofsted
“Most learners make good progress, contribute well to their community and develop a good range of skills that enhance their job prospects. Learners enjoy their courses in college and in the workplace and are encouraged successfully to raise their aspirations and adopt healthy lifestyles.”
View Vision West Nottinghamshire College’s latest Ofsted report
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