Science Technician

Prospere Learning Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks a Science Technician for a permanent position at Manchester Enterprise Academy. The role involves providing technical support in Science, maintaining resources, and ensuring a productive learning environment for students. Applicants should possess NVQ2 or equivalent experience in the relevant discipline.

Benefits

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

High quality CPD for all roles

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Qualifications

• Qualified Science Technician (NVQ2 or equivalent).
• Good understanding of Science required.
• Ability to support students in learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and maintain science resources.
• Support pupils in accessing learning materials.
• Ensure quality and safety in managing specialized equipment.

Skills

Understanding of Science

Aptitude for Learning

Education

NVQ2 or equivalent qualification

Job description

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Science Technician to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)

This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £20,990 and the full time equivalent is £24,404 per annum.

We’re looking for:
A Science Technician qualified to NVQ2 or equivalent qualification or experience in the relevant discipline. You will need to demonstrate a good understanding of the Science or aptitude for learning the relevant aspects of those subjects.

Main purpose of the job:
Under the direction of senior staff, to provide technical support in a specific curriculum or resource area, including preparation and maintenance of resources and to provide general support to staff and pupil.

You will work collaboratively with all stakeholders in order to support students to become creative, happy & successful to make a key contribution to the development and support of the school through the provision of technical support in Science.

• To support pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the teacher.
• To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement where appropriate.
• To create and maintain purposeful, orderly, and productive working environment within the specific curriculum or resource area.
• To ensure timely and accurate preparation and use of specialist equipment, resources and materials as directed by the teacher or relevant line manager.
• To monitor and manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required.
• To carry out maintenance of specialist equipment and checks in line with quality and safety standards.
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person as soon as they arise.

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

Manchester Enterprise Academy

MEA is a vibrant secondary academy in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, serving 1200 students. Our campus features modern facilities, including Theatre, Art, Fashion, Dance studios, new Science labs, and a £1 million multi-sport facility with a 3G pitch. We also offer a cafe, dining facilities, Food Technology rooms, and updated ICT, Business, and Language classrooms. Our vision, “A Fantastic Future for All Our Students,” focuses on achieving top academic results through the MEA Way: Safe, Respectful, Ready and Kind.

MEA has been graded as good by Ofsted.

'Staff have high expectations for all pupils.'

‘Pupils from all backgrounds are well supported to gain the resilience and knowledge that they need for a positive future.’

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.manchesterenterpriseacademy.org.uk/

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.