Lead Science Technician

About the role: Longfield Academy are looking to appoint a suitably experienced Lead Science Technician to join and lead a well-motivated and successful team within the Science Learning Area. Applicants should have a minimum qualification of an A Level in science or equivalent, and relevant experience in a school setting. This role is ideal for those seeking progression.

We require the successful applicant to be either first aid qualified or prepared to take the qualification within the first six months of appointment. Duties/responsibilities include the following;

• In consultation with DOL, manage time of technician team so that designated targets are clear and achievable.
• Advising DOL on safety matters and personnel matters, actively participating in the recruitment of technician staff and induction of new technicians.
• Maintaining budget records, placing orders and checking deliveries, monitoring all department spending and advise DOL of any action necessary. Duplicating and re-ordering bulk orders of worksheets central to the science courses.
• Preparing apparatus, materials and solutions and setting up checking/issuing equipment and apparatus for use in practical activities. Setting up, and on occasions carrying out demonstrations. Retrieving and clearing away apparatus, etc.
• Disposal of waste laboratory materials including chemical/microbiological/animal waste in accordance with established guidelines.
• Constructing and modifying apparatus. Co-operating with teaching staff in the development of apparatus and equipment for use in practical activities.
• Ensuring the maintenance of laboratory services and facilities, liaising with the Site Team as appropriate.
• Carrying out /arranging for the maintenance and repair of apparatus and equipment; keeping appropriate records.
• Organisation and storage of equipment, apparatus and materials (including chemicals) in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Setting up and maintaining science department resources including plant and animal collections.
• Ensuring stock levels maintained and stock checks carried out, making local purchases for the department and keeping appropriate petty cash records.
• Participating in the development of practical activities including constructing apparatus, trialling practical work and providing feedback.
• Providing technical advice and assistance to teachers and students. Assisting in practical activities as appropriate.
• Ensuring that the department’s technician service operates within departmental, school and statutory health and safety requirements.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: Being part of a successful multi-academy trust allows the academy to share best practice and collaborate with colleagues from a number of other school in the local area. As part of the 'cluster' structure all of our academies are grouped together in key geographical area to enable them to be able to support each other and share resources. It also offers staff access to career opportunities across the Trust allowing them to progress their career without switching employers.

For more information on working for the Trust please visit our careers pages.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.