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Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Elmhurst Ballet School

Birmingham

Salary:
£7,500
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/10/2019
Apply by:
31 August 2019

Job overview

Part-time – 14 hours per week 

Term time only – 35 week per year 

£7,500 (actual salary)


Elmhurst Ballet School is a world-leader in ballet training and education, inspiring nurturing and celebrating young ballet dancers with the talent, commitment and passion to become exceptional dance professionals. We offer a strong academic education to all of our students to complement and enrich our vocational dance training, and to help develop well-rounded and versatile students.  


We are currently recruiting for a part-time Laboratory Technician to provide technical support to the small science department, contributing to students' learning experience by assisting with the preparation of materials and apparatus for practical work, innovating and creating new equipment.


Applicants would benefit from relevant previous experience and familiarity with the handling of chemicals and scientific equipment along with a good understanding of laboratory safety.


The preparation and trialling of GCSE science and A’ Level Biology practical’s comprises a core part of this role and experience would be preferable, but not essential.


Applicants would also be required to keep stock checks, place orders for chemicals, equipment and stationery and take care of deliveries and invoices as well as keep departmental financial records.

This post is part-time (14 hours per week) and term-time only.

Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 12 noon (may need to be flexible).

Additional Information 

Further information and an applicant's pack can be downloaded from the Elmhurst Ballet School website. 

Please note that all applications must be received on the application form - we do not accept CV's.

Completed application packs should be emailed to jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk or send to: Liz Innis, Elmhurst Ballet School, 249 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7UH.

Closing Date - Friday 30th August 2019

Interview Date - w/c 9th September 2019

Please note we will communicate any interview arrangements with you via email, so please check your email (including Spam/Junk). 

Elmhurst Ballet School aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

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About Elmhurst Ballet School

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Elmhurst Ballet School is an independent secondary school with a sixth form. It is situated in Edgbaston, Birmingham and is a specialist dance school. It is an associate school of Birmingham Royal Ballet. It opened in the 1920s in Surrey and moved to its current location in 2004. The school teaches girls and boys aged between 11 and 19. It has a dance studio which has over 250 seats for an audience. There is also a centre on the site for physiotherapy. The school has approximately 200 students (both boarders and day students).

Principal

Jessica Ward

Values and Vision

Even though Elmhurst Ballet School wants students to learn through a balanced and enriching curriculum, its main focus is teaching them how to dance. Teachers care and support for the students throughout their school life. Pupils will develop morally, culturally and personally while at the school.

Ofsted report

“Children are helped to be healthy and are clear that they feel safe and their welfare is promoted at the school. All have adults they trust and respect and get good support from house parents, nursing staff, academic and vocational tutors. Boarders enjoy being at the school and are happy, confident and articulate. The school has and follows an appropriate policy on countering major risks to health, including substance abuse. Boarders learn good health in personal, health and social education and house parents help them to stay healthy by monitoring and keeping in touch with parents and health staff.”

View Elmhurst Ballet School’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed