Science Technician

City of London Academies Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust seeks a dedicated Science Technician to support the Senior Science Technician in a vibrant Science department. Responsibilities include preparing materials for lessons, maintaining equipment, and ensuring high safety standards in laboratories. Ideal candidates will have a passion for Science and experience with scientific equipment. Join us to make a difference in student success and be part of a supportive community focused on transformative education.

Benefits

Access to local government pension scheme

Free use of school gym facilities

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for Science.
• Experience in handling scientific equipment and substances.
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, solutions, specimens for lessons.
• Maintain equipment and manage laboratory materials.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Handling scientific equipment

Knowledge of health and safety issues

Organisational skills

Teamwork

IT systems competence

Flexibility

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

The City Academy Hackney is based in the heart of an evolving community in east London and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team. We recognise that staff are our most valuable resource and vital to our success, therefore we put lots of time and energy into developing a culture that creates exceptional results. You will work alongside skilled professionals and we support you with our high quality training and opportunities for career progression, including support to embark on a pathway to teaching, if this is your goal.

Benefits

• Access to local government pension scheme
• Free use of school gym facilities
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Role Overview

Supporting our Senior Science Technician, the post holder will be part of a large and successful Science department, based in well-equipped laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials, solutions, specimens and assembling apparatus for lessons and examinations
• Sterilising and maintaining equipment and taking care of plants and other science materials
• Ensuring high standards of health and safety and regulatory compliance for the use, storage, maintenance and disposal of materials, chemicals and equipment
• Checking stock levels and reordering
• Where applicable, assisting the teacher with coursework, lesson delivery and assessments

Qualifications & Competencies

To apply, you will have a genuine enthusiasm for Science and be passionate about supporting our students’ success. You must have experience of handling scientific equipment and substances, and knowledge of health and safety issues in a laboratory context. You will be familiar with setting up and using administrative systems, and be competent in using IT systems. Excellent organisational, prioritising and teamwork skills are essential for working in a busy classroom environment. Your ability to work flexibly and creatively, providing a professional service at all times will be a key asset, as will your ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

About COLAT

COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional people create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London combining the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.

Our Values & Commitments

• believe strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage.
• understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unapologetically results driven.
• adopt a 'warm/strict' approach, combining high expectations with care and support meaning that we never compromise on standards or expectations
• ensure that no student's background becomes a reason for low expectations.
• provide an environment where students can learn without disruption
• maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits
• take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture

Ideal Candidate Profile

• fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role that all staff play in supporting a behavioural and learning culture.
• highly effective and will strive to surpass what has been achieved.
• committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.

Join Us

This is an exciting time to be part of the City of London Academies Trust, and we very much hope that you will be inspired to want to join us. We are committed to investing in the next generation of COLAT people who will embody the Trust's culture, values and ethos.