Science Technician

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse school as a Science Technician, where your contributions will help foster a productive learning environment. This role offers the chance to work with a motivated team dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in education. You will play a crucial part in supporting students and staff by preparing materials, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring safety in practical classes. With a focus on professional development and well-being, this is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about education and student support.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Green Car Scheme

Perkbox Wellness Hub

Technology Discounts

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent required.
• Commitment to Trust aims and values essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Science department with effective assistance.
• Prepare equipment and materials for practical classes.
• Conduct risk assessments for technical activities.

Skills

Child Protection Awareness

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent

Job description

Closing Date:30/05/2025 09:51 Interview Date: - Start Date: 01.09.25

Additional Information

Establishment: Bournville School Location: Birmingham Salary: £26,409-£27711 Actual salary (£23703- £24872) Department: Science Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:30/05/2025 09:51 Interview Date: - Start Date: 01.09.25

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.142 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SC3.9 - SC3.12

The Role

Bournville School is a vibrant and diverse school.We are seeking outstanding individuals with high expectations to join our team dedicated to pursuing excellence for every child.We are an ambitious school and value enthusiastic and hardworking staff.It is a very exciting time to join us.

We are looking to appoint a Science Technician to join our well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will:

• Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment.
• Provide effective support to the Science department.
• Carrying out risk assessments for practical and technical activities.
• Preparing equipment, materials and solutions and setting up/checking equipment and equipment for use in practical classes.
• Setting up and, on occasions carrying out demonstrations. Retrieving and clearing away equipment.
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities with high standards of personal and professional conduct.

In return we will offer you:

• Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
• Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
• Discounts at nationwide retailers
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
• A MAT wide focus on staff well-being

This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong supportive environment.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974

Other

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Green Car Scheme

Perkbox Wellness Hub A variety of wellness content to proactively support your heath and wellbeing

Salary sacrifice in relation to Technology Discounts on a variety of online and high street stores, supermarkets and more

Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent Essential

Skills

Personal Attributes

Commitment to Trust aim and values Essential

Committed to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Essential

Promotes a culture of Safeguarding Essential

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students Essential

Ability to work effectively within a team environment Essential

Ability to work effectively within a team environment Essential

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Awareness of child protection/safeguarding with up to date training (or willingness to undertake training) Essential

Leadership

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people Essential

Experience

Experience of working in an educational environment Desirable

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of school standards and procedures or willingness to train Desirable

Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information Essential

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Bournville School
Hay Green Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B30 1SH