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Physics Lab Technician

Physics Lab Technician

Abbey College Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

  • £26,000 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
Pro Rata
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2024
Apply by:
4 June 2024

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Physics Technician, to support the Physics Department at Abbey College Cambridge in order to facilitate excellent teaching, by providing an efficient and proactive service for the department.


Salary: £26,000 per annum pro rata.

Hours: 20 hours per week. 4 hours per day, over 5 days within the hours of 08:30 – 17:30 Monday - Friday. Term Time only (36.2 weeks per year)

Closing date: 22nd May 2024

Permanent 

Abbey College Cambridge is one of the best Sixth Form Colleges for international students in the UK. We specialise in helping students from across the world achieve the personal, social and academic growth needed to succeed at the UK’s best universities.

 

 

Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:

 

·      Preparation of equipment, chemicals, and materials for practical lessons.

 

·      Ensure general maintenance (including cleaning and routine repairs) of apparatus and equipment, and basic maintenance of laboratory services and facilities.

 

·      Ensuring appropriate storage of chemicals, materials, and equipment.

 

·      Maintenance of stock levels and stock takes of materials and equipment.

 

·      To assist staff and students in preparation for practical classes, including assembling apparatus and providing technical advice as required.

 

·      Keep up to date with health & safety requirements and developments in practical science.

 

·      Participate in the maintenance to a satisfactory standard of safety and security in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines and assist with carrying out risk assessments as required.

 

 

Qualifications and Experience

You will hold A Levels or equivalent qualifications including physics, will have experience of working in a laboratory in a technical support capacity, be experienced in safely preparing, handling and disposal of radioactive materials and be competent in the use of ICT.

A degree level qualification in Physics or a related science, understanding of current health and safety requirements and experience of working in a school setting are desirable but not essential.

 

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme 
  • Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd. personal pension plan with 7% Employer contribution

·      Season ticket train travel discount and loans

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted school fees
  • Regular social events

 

 

Abbey DLD Colleges (ADC)

Abbey College Cambridge is a constituent college of the Abbey DLD Group of Colleges Limited.

 

Safeguarding

The Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. All staff are trained in child protection and understand to report concerns by following the safeguarding policies. We ensure all candidates are properly police-checked, and the successful candidate will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

Please click the link below for further information on employing Ex-Offenders: Policy on employment of ex-offenders.pdf

 

 

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

 

How to Apply

Please read our Applicant Information Pack and visit our recruitment website to apply and access full details about the position. Please enclose your CV and a covering statement detailing why you think you have the necessary skills to be successful in this position. 

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About Abbey College Cambridge

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Abbey College Cambridge is continually expanding with over 460 students from more than 40 countries currently study with us. They are united by one ambition: to enter one of the top universities in the UK. Our students, working with our experienced, professional, highly skilled staff, form a vibrant community.

During this growth our educational ethos has remained very clear: outstanding achievement for all and to provide the best possible start for every child in our care.

Our staff come from a diverse range of backgrounds, many have enjoyed previous careers in academia, government service, industry and commerce. Many of our teachers have been educated at the UK’s top universities, and we are fortunate to have both senior and assistant examiners in the staff body.

We know that the staff are our greatest asset so we are constantly on the look out for individuals with the skills and perspective to support our ethos. We invest heavily in staff training and development as this is absolutely fundamental to what we do.

We have 56 fully equipped classrooms including 12 laboratory spaces, an art studio, music rehearsal room, and performance spaces.

Benefits

  • Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Group personal pension plan, 7% employer contribution
  • Discounted school fees
  • Regular social events
  • Season Ticket Loans
  • Eye Care
  • Gym Scheme
  • Workplace Nursery Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme

Child Protection

Each college’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be accessed the colleges website Policies | Private Sixth Form, Cambridge | Abbey Cambridge

Checks and Training

• Enhanced DBS checks to ascertain successful candidates suitability to work with children will be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore all convictions, cautions and bindovers, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared.

• Online searches will be carried out on candidates for any unsuitable content by or about candidates.

• Two written & verbal references from previous employers and a personal reference will be sought. Referees will be asked about candidates suitability to work with children and whether they know of any disciplinary offences relating to children or young persons and whether candidates have been the subject of any child protection allegations or concerns and if so the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.

• Candidates full employment history will be checked, any significant gaps will require explanation and proof of any relevant qualifications will need to be provided.

• Successful candidates will be required to complete Child Protection Training via e-learning prior to commencing employment.

• Pre-employment health screening will also be carried out.

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