Laboratory Technician

School 21 is looking for an enthusiastic Laboratory Technician who will form an integral part of the Science Department and will assist with the delivery of an outstanding practical Science curriculum. The technician will support the running and organisation of the Science Prep Room alongside another technician as we expand our teaching to cover both GCSE and A level study from September. The technician will have a vital role to play in the Science Department, both in support of teachers and in having responsibility for various administrative matters. The primary responsibility is to ensure that pupils derive maximum benefit from practical lessons by communicating well with teaching staff to make sure that practical lessons are properly equipped. Other important tasks involve the maintenance of records, chemicals and equipment. In addition, one of the main responsibilities is to make sure that all the equipment is prepared safely and delivered/cleared away in a timely manner. It is expected that the laboratories are maintained in a safe and tidy fashion and that standard safety procedures are known and adhered to at all times. It would be advantageous if applicants had a basic knowledge of First Aid and a competency in ICT is necessary. Ideally, the technician will have a specialism in Physics, however experience across all three science subjects or a general science technician with experience are encouraged to apply.

The role will suit someone with excellent communication, time management and organisational skills and someone who is able to show initiative and flexibility while balancing a range of scientific, health and safety and maintenance/cleaning responsibilities. We are looking for someone who can bring rigour, an eye for detail and previous laboratory experience to our established, but growing science team who teach across the middle, secondary and sixth form schools.

Below you will find a brief outline of the duties of the technician, however more details of the day-to-day job as lab technician can be found in CLEAPSS document L228.

The technician will be responsible to the Science Team for:

• Establishing and maintaining an organised and safe Prep Room
• Developing requisition procedures and health and safety systems
• Timely delivery of requested practical materials
• Maintenance of equipment
• Stock control
• Occasional class demonstrations and in lesson support/support with educational visits
• Maintenance of laboratory supplies

Supporting the delivery of the Science Curriculum:

• Preparing of resources (including chemicals), selecting and assembling the correct apparatus
• Obtaining materials by local purchase
• Giving technical advice to staff
• Attending Science meetings and offering suggestions that will support delivery of concepts through practical science
• Assisting practical classes and carrying out demonstrations where required by teachers

School 21 has built strong foundations in a short period of time, confirmed by our Ofsted which was outstanding in all categories. There was strong recognition for the ethos and approach of the school:

"Pupils across the school make exceptional progress."

"Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning, impeccable manners and show respect for everyone.”

“Staff morale is exceptionally high. Teachers at the early stages of their career value the ‘fantastic’ professional development and opportunities to learn from each other. Those with more experience said that they have become much better teachers since joining the school.”

Through project-based learning "pupils achieve remarkable standards of work and demonstrated knowledge and skills at levels beyond those expected for their age group."

“Pupils talk and discuss with a maturity and confidence that is remarkable for their years."

ABOUT SCHOOL 21:

• 4 to 18 mixed, inclusive school in the heart of Stratford, Newham
• Cutting edge pedagogy and curriculum
• Small - only 75 children in each year group. From September 2017 we will have years 7 to 11, Reception to year 4, a new Sixth Form beginning and a Middle school starting for years 5 and 7 in the first year and years 5 to 8 in the second year.
• All teachers spend between 3 to 4 hours a week with their coaching group of about 13 students
• We have plans to set up two new schools in close proximity to School 21 which will give staff more opportunities to grow and develop.

For more information see: www.school21.org.uk or e-mail Anne Shaker at careers@school21.org.uk  

To apply: Please visit the careers pages at www.school21.org.uk and complete an online application form.
Apply by: 9th August 2017 by 5pm

School 21 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding children.