Science Technician

White Rose Academies Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds City Academy is seeking a Technician in Science to ensure a safe working environment and provide technical support. You will prepare lessons, maintain equipment, and assist in creating a vibrant learning atmosphere for all students in a diverse educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality technical support to staff and students in the Science areas.
• Maintaining a clean and safe teaching environment, including daily cleaning duties.
• General maintenance of equipment and resources.
• Ordering supplies and handling administrative tasks to support teaching staff.

Job description

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Grade MPS/UPS: B1 (Actual Salary £20,798 to £21,499)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 10 days

Accountable to: Director of Science

About Leeds City Academy

This is an exciting time to join Leeds City Academy, one of the most rapidly improving schools in the Leeds area and West Yorkshire. We are an 11-16 academy and part of White Rose Academies Trust, recognized nationally for its transformational impact on students' lives. In May 2019, our last Section 5 Inspection rated us as Good overall, with Leadership and Management as Outstanding.

Our motivated students are at the heart of our work, and our shared mission is to work ‘In Partnership’ to achieve their aspirations. Our academy is a vibrant, inspiring environment, enriched by students from diverse backgrounds, many of whom speak English as an additional language.

Role

To ensure a safe working environment across the science curriculum, aligned with the academy's ethos and expectations.

To collaborate within the science department, taking responsibility for preparing lessons and supporting teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality technical support to staff and students in the Science areas.
• Maintaining a clean and safe teaching environment, including daily cleaning duties.
• General maintenance of equipment and resources.
• Ordering supplies and handling administrative tasks to support teaching staff.

About White Rose Academies Trust

We are a local trust dedicated to raising ambitions and fulfilling potential. Our schools are central to their communities, committed to delivering outstanding education. The trust employs over 500 professionals, focusing on innovation, leadership, and excellence, especially for vulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is among the best regionally, and we aim for all our schools to be rated as World Class within five years.