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Senior Biology Technician

Senior Biology Technician

City of London School

City of London

  • Expired
Salary:
Starting salary £35,090 rising to £39,680 inclusive of London Weighting
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
12 April 2020

Job overview

Senior Biology Technician
Starting salary £35,090 rising to £39,680 inclusive of London Weighting
Permanent, Full time
Good employment benefits including competitive pension scheme

The City of London School sits on the banks of the River Thames. It is an HMC independent boys’ day school for ages 10–18, with over 920 boys. It is part of a family of schools owned and sponsored by the City of London Corporation.

The main purpose of this role will be supplying the necessary teaching materials to classrooms on a daily basis as and when required along with the responsibility for maintaining the materials and equipment of the laboratories and preparation room to ensure their safe, efficient and effective use.  The Senior Biology Technician will also be responsible for line management of the other Biology Technician in the department.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a science laboratory, ideally working to a GCSE and A Level standard. Previous experience in ordering, stock control and account management and a strong understanding of Health and Safety within a school environment are also highly desirable.  

You will be working within a wider team of six technicians across the science department. The Biology department is a friendly and hardworking department of five teachers and there are two technicians working within each science discipline.

Degree-level qualification in Biology or a subject related to Biology is desirable.

If you feel you have the requisite skills to join our team then we'd love to hear from you.

To apply online, please visit https://careers.cityoflondon.gov.uk

Closing date: Noon, 13 April 2020.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 28 April 2020 (this may be subject to change and may have to be done remotely via skype).

The City of London School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure ad Barring Service.

About City of London School

About City of London School

City of London School is an independent school based in London for boys aged 10-18.

The school site is situated by the Thames. It has over 20 acres of sports pitches. It was established in 1834 and moved to its present site in 1986. The school is governed by a board and by the City of London Corporation, which appoints its governors.

Head

Alan Bird

Values and vision

City of London School’s main aims are to encourage every pupil to be the best version of themselves. The Schools prepares pupils to be respectful, optimistic and inquisitive and ultimately kind in their outlook, aware of their wider community and ready for life after school in the 21st century.

The school aims for all pupils to fulfil their potential and leave with a love of learning. Staff are highly qualified specialists in their subjects and their own academic aspirations encourage pupils to develop their creative, intellectual and physical skills.

They teach pupils the value of constructive questioning and analysis and give them the tools with which to interrogate the world and to form their own ideas and opinions, as well as appreciating and respecting those of others.

Independent Schools Inspectorate

“City of London School is exceptionally successful. The pupils’ achievements are high and they make outstanding progress, doing justice to their very high ability, which is far above the national average. Attainment is high at GCSE and A level, and pupils meet with outstanding success in applying for the most highly competitive university courses… Sound discipline and good order are present throughout, and boys express appreciation of the school’s atmosphere.”

View City of London School’s latest ISI report

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