Science Technician

We are a Trust of nine schools, all based in South East London. Whilst each of our schools maintains its individuality, we share a common mission: to ensure that every single child and young person in our care is successful at school so that they can flourish and be successful in their lives.

Haberdashers’ Borough Academy is a community school based at the heart of SE1. Our Academy is a wonderful place to learn – where pupils develop their academic scholarship alongside their character, in a world class setting.

Our mission is simple – we want pupils to ‘Become their best at Borough’ in all aspects of their lives. We have the highest aspirations for each young person we work with and strive to help them to fulfil their potential.

Our Academy values, which were created by our young people, speak to that. We expect our learners to become excellent ambassadors for their community, by working hard to achieve their aspirations, whilst becoming kind and resilient citizens.

Our location in the centre of the capital allows us to provide a unique take on the curriculum, making the most of partnerships with world leading organisations which enrich and enhance our offer. In all areas of the curriculum, we aim to ignite a spark which enables our young people to become scholars of their chosen subject disciplines.

About the role

We are seeking a science technician who will support the practical and technical aspects of the science curriculum by preparing, providing, maintaining, organising and managing the resources required for healthy, safe and secure, exciting practical activities to be carried out by staff and students.

Key responsibilities and objectives:

•To carry out preparation work for lessons under the direction of the Science Teacher

•To clear away material and equipment after use and maintain a good standard of cleanliness and tidiness throughout the laboratories and prep rooms

•To maintain apparatus and equipment, as appropriate to the Technician's skills.

•To assist in the maintenance of stock levels and assist with all stock checks.

•To assist in the construction of apparatus as appropriate.

•To maintain satisfactory standards of safety and security in accordance with academy policy.

•To be familiar with the use of IT in teaching and learning.

•To provide technical support to teachers in the laboratory during lessons when required.

•To provide technical support for the Extra-Curricula Science programme

•To provide stock-taking and other services as required during school holiday working time under the direction of the Head of Department.

•To possess excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively with other members of the department.

Equality and Diversity:

We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We are committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace, becoming an employer of choice, for all staff to believe that they have a voice and be empowered to make a difference.

Safeguarding 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks.) It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.