Lead Science Technician / Science Technician

Ark; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay in-

Twice as many training days

Generous pension scheme

Access to Ark rewards

Interest-free loans

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ark Isaac Newton Academy in Greater London is seeking a Lead Science Technician to support the Science department and help students achieve their goals. You will work closely with the Assistant Principal - Science and Head of Science, collaborating with Ark colleagues across the network to develop expertise.

You will contribute to health and safety compliance, CLEAPPS guidelines, and hands-on secondary-school science activities, while fostering science enrichment and promoting the subject across

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety, CLEAPPS guidelines and practical science activities suitable in a secondary school.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support science activities, ensuring safety and compliance in the laboratory.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal - Science and Head of Science to support student achievement.
• Work across the Ark network to share knowledge and develop expertise.
• Promote science enrichment and contribute to the academy’s science culture.
• Be proactive, manage time well and support colleagues.

Job description

About The Role

We are now seeking a skilled and committed Lead Science Technician / Science Technician to join the Science department. This position will entail working closely with the Assistant Principal -Science and Head of Science as well as other post-holders in the Science team to support the achievement of students at Ark Isaac Newton Academy. You will have a chance to collaborate with other Ark teachers and leaders across the network, where there are numerous opportunities to develop knowledge and expertise.

At Isaac Newton Academy, we are highly ambitious for our students, and our staff are pivotal to our success. As part of the staff team, you will have the opportunity to work with great colleagues and develop your career through an outstanding professional development programme. You will be encouraged to be a reflective and open practitioner and be supported by the expertise of the Principal and experienced network colleagues, to develop yourself as an outstanding practitioner.

The successful candidate will:

• be one who is able to use their initiative, manage their time well and be supportive of other colleagues
• have up-to-date knowledge of health and safety, CLEAPPS guidelines and practical science activities suitable in a secondary school
• be passionate about contributing to science enrichment and promoting science within the academy.
• be passionate about Science education and the importance the subject has in the wider culture and ethos of the academy
• have ambition to grow and develop

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

About Us

Isaac Newton Academy is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. We opened in 2012 with our inaugural cohort of 180 year 7 students. Isaac Newton Academy is an all through school with students from Reception to Year 13. Our mission is - striving together to be pioneers whose legacy makes a positive difference for our world.

The school was founded on the belief that all students can make dramatic progress within the right environment. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making Isaac Newton a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed.

We offer a rich curriculum emphasising core academic subjects, whilst providing the facilities, time and specialist staff to ensure students develop across a range of subjects. Music is at the heart of our school, with every student learning an instrument and all secondary students having the chance to be part of our Big Band ensembles.

Our school won Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 Shine a Light Awards for its commitment to developing students’ communication skills and was shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 and 2025 TES Awards. Our Music Department were recently shortlisted for Excellence in Creative Arts at the TES School Awards 2023.

Visit isaacnewtonacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.