Science Technician -Physics

Holy Cross College is seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our successful team, here at Holy Cross and support the delivery of practical activities across Physics. The role is offered on a part-time permanent basis. The enthusiastic teaching team feels that active learning, especially practical work, plays a key role in the teaching and learning strategies within the Department and this is supported by the highly qualified and experienced technical team. The Physics subject area currently teaches the AQA GCE specification, with approximately 80 students in each year group. The Department has a large laboratory and adjacent theory room with interactive whiteboard facilities and a rooftop observatory. Students have the opportunity to extend their work outside class through trips and visits. In addition, the department contributes to a number of 14-19 science initiatives and has strong links with Manchester University (including providing Initial Teacher Training placements for many years), Lancaster University and UCLan and has contacts at companies such as Rolls Royce and WSP. The department also supports the ethos of the college by involvement in charity work and extra-curricular activities. The subject area works closely with the other sciences and wider college teams in the College, including the A Level Biology and Chemistry as well as BTEC Applied Science staff. The subject area has strong results. The enthusiastic team feels that active learning, especially practical work, play a key role in the teaching and learning strategies within the Department and this is supported by a highly qualified technician. The area is well resourced and prides itself both on the quality of its teaching and the support it gives to students. The subject area frequently reviews its teaching and learning strategies, to provide the opportunity for students to maximise their potential and enjoy the subject. This is an integral part of our de