Science Technician
Garston Manor School
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 8 July 2015
Job overview
Garston Manor School is looking to recruit a part time Science Technician to support our Science Teacher with the preparation of scientific equipment and materials to support learning in our science room. This post is to commence from September 2015. This will be a permanent contract.
Days and times are flexible, in agreement with the Headteacher.
Willingness to take on training as and when necessary. All staff are trained in the STEPS method of safe handling.
Garston Manor School is a Specialist School for Autism, Learning Difficulties and Speech and Language. It serves students aged 11 - 16 with Learning Difficulties, Autism and Speech Language and Communication Needs. All subjects are taught in mixed groups across the curriculum.
The school is situated on a very large and pleasant site, having recently been completely rebuilt, now offers outstanding facilities and provisions for our school community. Pupils attend from a wide area which extends from Watford to Borehamwood and covers parts of Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City.
Visits to the school are most welcome. Please call the school to arrange a mutually convenient time on 01923 673757. Please ensure you provide us with email addresses from your referees as this is how we request references.
Applications Close: 08/07/2015
Interviews to be held on Thursday 16th July 2015,and will include an ICT competency test followed by a formal interview.
Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children so all appointments are subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and satisfactory references.
Horseshoe Lane,
Garston Watford,
Hertfordshire
WD25 7HR
Telephone: 01923 673757
Fax: 01923 440344
Email Address: admin@garstonmanor.herts.sch.uk
Visit our web site, www.garstonmanor.herts.sch.uk
About Garston Manor School
- Garston Manor School
- Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford
- Hertfordshire
- WD25 7HR
- United Kingdom
Specialist School for Autism, Speech and Language
and Learning Difficulties
Aims and objectives:
Learning and Growing.
Rationale:
We aim to prepare all students to leave school as confident and self-reliant individuals. We maintain that learning should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for all, and that all students have the right to access learning at a level and setting appropriate to their needs that will enable them to enjoy and achieve.
We believe that:
- That the individual student is at the centre of what we do
- That every student is an individual and is to be respected, nurtured and valued.
- That every student has a voice and is to be listened to and encouraged.
- Excellent relationships are vital to promote outstanding learning and enable student’s ability to respond positively in coping with adversity.
- It is vital to recognise and celebrate everyone’s achievements
We aim to:
- To develop the whole child and encourage confidence and self-esteem
- Develop enjoyment and commitment to learning and achievement.
- Encourage all students to make the best possible progress and attainment.
- Equip students with literacy, numeracy and communication skills, and the ability to enquire and make connections across different areas of learning.
- Build on strengths and interests; develop confidence and the capacity to learn both independently and collaboratively.
- To develop a sense of identity thorough knowledge and understanding of the schools and local communities diverse population.
- Support the students to understand and manage their individual needs to enjoy the best possible quality of life.
- Develop the students’ awareness, understanding and respect for the environment.
- To encourage students to make healthy lifestyle choices
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