Head Science Technician
Downham Market Academy
Downham Market Norfolk
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale point 18-22 dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 14 July 2022
Job overview
Downham Market Academy
Head Science Technician
We are seeking a full-time Head Science Technician to join our Science Department. The ideal candidate will be an experienced science technician looking to progress to the next step in their career. Previous experience in a scientific background is highly preferable, along with being a highly organised, capable, and enthusiastic individual. This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday (8am to 4pm with some flexibility possible) All year round. The salary for this position is dependent on experience and qualifications.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a welcoming, friendly and successful Academy, managing the technician team to support the Science Department’s daily operation.
Applicants should have a Science qualification and be capable of successfully supporting and promoting laboratory based learning across the academy. Excellent communication and organisation skills are essential, as managing a team of technicians and working with teachers to prepare requested equipment is a key part of this role. Ability to follow written instructions to prepare practicals confidently for Biology, Chemistry and Physics for GCSE and A Level subjects.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Science to support growth and progression, being involved in:
• Organising the daily roles and duties of the other science technicians
• Implementing Health & Safety advice, guidance and training
• Performing daily, weekly, monthly and annual checks of laboratory equipment, supplies and chemicals
• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and tidiness in stock cupboards.
• Arranging equipment requirements with staff and preparing these in advance
• Preparing solutions of chemicals, carrying out practical experiments with these and other lab equipment to ensure they are suitable for teachers requirements
• Maintaining supplies of equipment and ordering replenishments as required
• Supporting science teachers with tasks as required such as preparing assessment materials for in lessons
• Attend and lead meetings as required
• Assisting in the development of new protocols and resources
• Assist staff and/or pupils with science practicals
Applications should be sent via email to Deborah Pett PA to Headteacher on dpett@dma.tela.org.uk
Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities, to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to chare this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks. All positions within the Trust are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. Only applications submitted on using the support staff application form will be accepted. We do not accept applications by CV.
Downham Market Safeguarding Policy https://dma.tela.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DMA-Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-policy-2021-2022.pdf
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About Downham Market Academy
About Downham Market Academy
Graded as "Good" in all areas by Ofsted in April 2022 - inspectors highlighted the strong ethos and curriculum at the school.
- Co-educational, 11-18 mixed comprehensive with approximately 1100 students, including 100 in the Sixth Form in the town of Downham Market, Norfolk.
- Now part of The Eastern Learning Alliance, a visionary and unique multi academy trust where there is a strong sense of community and collaboration.
- Our students really want to learn and are genuinely delightful young people to spend time with.
- We offer an exceptional CPD programme; relocation packages; reduced timetables and an exciting creative environment within which to work.
- Our staff retention rate is excellent as we offer an exceptional environment within which to thrive and enjoy teaching.
- As well as a stimulating curriculum for all students, staff are committed to offering a large number of extracurricular activities.
Values and vision
- Downham Market Academy goes to great lengths to ensure that its pupils show respect and understanding towards each other and their school.
- There is a community-agreed set of basic principles that all students and staff are expected to follow.
- These principles include: respect for their environment; a willingness to learn; acting as role models for the people around them; and being polite and courteous to all.
About Downham Market
- Downham Market is a market town set in beautiful Norfolk, with excellent fast train links to the cultural centres of both Cambridge (33 minutes) and London (1 hour 27 minutes).
- Housing is relatively inexpensive and the area boasts many opportunities for sport and leisure activities.
- Beautiful North Norfolk, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is only around 45 minutes away and is home to much of The Broads National Park, Britain's largest protected wetland. The area is great for walking and is a haven for wildlife and birds. North Norfolk is also home to unspoilt, award-winning beaches; market towns and villages boasting eateries, shops and artisans as well as museums, stately homes and places of cultural and historical interest.
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