Science Technician

Harris Federation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/↑

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme with generous employer

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Job summary

Harris Federation's Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form in Croydon is seeking a dedicated part-time Science Technician to support the Science Department. You will ensure the smooth running of practical classes and maintain a safe working environment.

The role is 15 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with a salary band of £10,448–£10,598. COSHH and health & safety knowledge are essential; prior school technician experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• A Level in physics, chemistry or biology.
• COSHH training completed.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist and advise teaching staff on practical class preparation.
• Prepare equipment according to teacher specifications.
• Advise on safe use of tools and equipment.
• Maintain resources and assist with repairs.
• Care for plants and animals and ensure security of equipment.
• Understand science syllabus and prepare for lessons.
• Assist with stock keeping.
• Perform safety checks and risk assessments.
• Store equipment safely and dispose of chemicals properly.
• Keep areas tidy and ready for lessons.
• Collaborate with staff to keep learning spaces safe.

Skills

COSHH training

Health and safety knowledge

Experience as school technician

Workload management

Education

A Level in physics, chemistry or biology

Job description

About Us

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is a unique sixth form established in 2018 to provide an outstanding vocational education and preparation for skills-based work or transition to university for students in Croydon and the surrounding boroughs.

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form caters for students who may not suit the traditional pathways at post-16. With small class sizes and strong pastoral support, we offer excellent, focused vocational options up to level 3 as well as the opportunity to take or resit GCSEs that students need to progress further - whether they choose to progress into a career or higher education.

Our academy offers pathways in Engineering, Science, Art, Business, Media Studies and Health and Social Care for students choosing a vocational pathway, and a curriculum that will challenge and inspire them to develop the skills and confidence they need to compete successfully for jobs in their chosen vocation.

Much of London and the South East, is undergoing a huge programme of construction and regeneration with the potential to benefit the area for generations to come. With a focus on hard skills and employability, Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form helps students develop the skills they need to be who they want to be.

Summary

We are looking for a part-time Science Technician to provide technical support to the Science Department at Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form, enabling the smooth running of practical classes and maintaining a safe working environment.

The actual salary for this role will be £10,448-£10,598 (39 weeks per year, 15 hours per week).

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Assisting and advising teaching staff on the preparation and layout in classrooms for practical exercises, running trials of experiments, demonstrations and helping students with learning activities
• Ensuring equipment and materials are prepared to the teacher's specifications, including making up special equipment or modifying from existing equipment
• Advising students and staff on the safe and proper use of tools and equipment and on the correct and safe way to carry out learning activities
• Assisting in the safety, repair and general maintenance of all resources, equipment and tools, and advising where any maintenance or inspection is beyond your competence
• Ensuring the welfare and care of any plants and animals in the science area and the security of the equipment
• Ensuring understanding of science syllabus and schemes of work to prepare for practical lessons adequately
• Assisting with stock keeping
• Undertaking safety checks and risk assessments to comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, COSHH and other relevant legislation and school documentation
• Ensuring that all equipment and materials are stored safely, securely, and in good condition
• Safe disposal of used chemicals/hazardous waste
• Keeping up to date with health and safety regulations and with developments in practical science
• Working with other technical staff to assist in keeping areas neat, clean, tidy and in a safe condition in readiness for lessons, as well as cleaning and making safe spills, breakages and related incident

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualifications to A Level or equivalent (A Level in either physics, chemistry or biology)
• COSHH training as appropriate
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Good understanding of a range of chemicals and their properties
• Experience or solid understanding of working as a technician in a school or educational establishment, undertaking a range of practical tasks
• Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more abouton our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is a