Science Technician

SAMpeople; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Science Technician to support teachers in delivering high quality learning and to provide practical health and safety oversight. The role involves preparing tools, equipment, spaces and materials for lessons and assisting students during class activities.

You will work closely with teaching staff to develop the department and student experiences, supported by an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and assembly of tools and spaces for demonstration, class practical work, assessments and examinations.
• To ensure equipment and other materials are left/stored in a safe and secure condition, ready for reuse.
• To inform the teacher in charge of stock to be replaced/ordered.
• Purchase of materials from local shops as required and bulk orders where appropriate.
• To assist students in class with work acting as a role model and support in their learning to help develop their skills and enhance their progress.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment at all times.
• Provide support and assistance to the classroom teacher during practical lessons.
• Work on your own initiative as well as a member of a team.

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Science Technician to support our teachers in delivering high quality learning. The ideal candidate will provide technical support to the department, by the preparation of tools, equipment, spaces and materials for lessons. The Science Technician will undertake a practical health and safety role for the relevant departments.

The technician role forms a central part of the work of the department and will work closely with teaching staff to support, develop and further extend the work of the department and the experiences of the students.

The successful candidate will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers and support staff.

Specific Duties and Key responsibilities:

• Preparation and assembly of tools and spaces for demonstration, class practical work, assessments and examinations.
• To ensure equipment and other materials are left/stored in a safe and secure condition, ready for reuse.
• To inform the teacher in charge of stock to be replaced/ordered.
• Purchase of materials from local shops as required and bulk orders where appropriate.
• To assist students in class with work acting as a role model and support in their learning to help develop their skills and enhance their progress.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment at all times.
• Provide support and assistance to the classroom teacher during practical lessons.
• Work on your own initiative as well as a member of a team.

We can offer you:

• A supportive, friendly working environment
• A team committed to supporting professional development
• Enthusiastic young people who love coming to school
• An experienced and motivated staff team
• A school with high aspirations for its students and staff
• Fantastic employee benefits such as: an electric car scheme, eyecare vouchers, flu vaccination clinics, cycle2work scheme, please see the attached information for a full list of comprehensive benefits

We would like you to:

• Be a positive role model for all members of the school community
• Be able to work well with young children and confident in establishing secure relationships
• Have high expectations of yourself and our students
• Be able to work flexibly as part of a team

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability,

marital status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief,

sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

St John Plessington Catholic Secondary School

Recruitment Team

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St John Plessington Catholic Va Academy
Old Chester Road
Bebington
Wirral
CH63 7LF

Applicants should note that, in accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime, it is their responsibility to have made any necessary registrations relevant at the time of making this application, which are required for people working or volunteering with children. Accordingly, applicants are put on notice that any offer of employment made will be conditional upon identity and right to work checks and the results of Disclosure & Barring Service and Teacher Services checks (where applicable). For those who have lived or worked outside of the UK, the offer will also be conditional on satisfactory overseas checks including, where necessary, the provision of a letter of professional standing.