Temporary Biology Technician

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

St Michael's Catholic Grammar School in London is seeking a Technician to support the Biology Department during a maternity leave period. The role involves assisting pupils, preparing resources for lesson planning and supporting practical activities with staff and students using specialised equipment and technology.

The successful candidate will work under the Head of Department and teachers; school experience is desirable but not essential. Strong English skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and prepare resources for staff lesson planning.
• Assist with practical activities using specialised equipment and technology.
• Flexible in approach; able to prioritise competing demands and work under the Head of Department and teachers.
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum.
• Prepare and maintain teaching resources for staff.
• Assist with practical activities in groups or one-to-one using specialised equipment and technology.
• Prioritise competing demands and manage workload as part of the support staff team.

Skills

Pupil support

Resource preparation

Practical activity support

English proficiency

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Technician to provide specialist support to the Biology Department for this temporary contract whilst the incumbent is on maternity leave.

Duties are wide-ranging and will include (amongst others): support to pupils in accessing the curriculum, preparation and maintenance of resources as required by staff for lesson planning. In addition, this post encompasses support of practical activities with groups or one-to-one including the use of specialised equipment and technology.

This person will work under the direction of the Head of Department and Subject Teachers. School experience would be desirable but is not essential.

The appointed candidate will be flexible in their approach to the wide-range of work undertaken - and will be an intrinsic part of the support staff team. The ability to manage a range of competing demands and to prioritise work is very important. Very good levels of both written and spoken English are essential.

What the school offers its staff

St Michael's Catholic Grammar School is a small school, judged outstanding by Ofsted, with a distinctive Catholic ethos. Students are very well behaved and the school provides a very rewarding working environment where employees are valued and there is a focus on staff welfare.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check