Senior Science Technician and Health & Safety Officer
William Ellis School
Camden
- £31,887 - £33,510 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 6, SCP 17-20
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2023
Job overview
35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, permanent role
William Ellis School is a thriving, voluntary aided, non-denominational, inclusive comprehensive school serving the educational needs of boys from the ages of 11 to 18.We are on the edge of Hampstead Heath in the London Borough of Camden with 800 on roll and we are part of the highly regarded LaSWAP sixth form consortium.
The school wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Science Technician to lead a team of technicians providing technical support for the Science Department, as well as having responsibility for Health & Safety.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, vision, resilience and strong interpersonal skills. The Science department is an area of excellence at William Ellis School and we have always been very fortunate to have all three sciences very well represented in the specialisms of the teaching staff.
The successful candidate will provide assistance to the Science teaching Staff as follows:
- To ensure science laboratories and prep rooms are maintained to comply with Health and Safety requirements and safety checks as detailed in relevant check lists.
- To be aware and regularly updated on Health and Safety regulations to check that Risk Assessments are carried out in prep rooms and workshops.
- To be aware of the School Health and Safety Policy and the implementation of the Science Department Safety Policy.
- Preparation, maintenance and safe storage of apparatus both for demonstration and practical work in the courses taken in the school or department.
If you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position, enriching the lives of students and the local community, we look forward to hearing from you.
Application packs can be downloaded from the school website: www.williamellis.camden.sch.uk.
Please send completed application to Azeb Tesfaye by email to HR@williamellis.camden.sch.uk
Closing date: Noon on Monday 20th February 2023
Interested candidates are welcome to contact the school for an informal conversation with a senior leader about the role and the school or to arrange a visit. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.
William Ellis School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, all appointments are subject to DBS checks and excellent references.
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About William Ellis School
William Ellis School is a voluntary-aided, non-denominational comprehensive school in the London Borough of Camden, serving the secondary educational needs of boys in the diverse local community and of girls in the Sixth Form.
The aims of the school are to enable our pupils to strive for excellence in the academic, sporting and cultural spheres, and to contribute to a democratic society as good citizens, by developing:
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English and another language.
• Numeracy and problem-solving skills, particularly in the context of science and technology.
• Good health, physical education and activity.
• An informed understanding of the world of industry, commerce and work, and the processes of wealth creation.
• Creative skills and an appreciation of art, music and drama.
• An interest in the wider world and other cultures, through the learning of languages and travel.
• A growing awareness of ethical behaviour, respect for the environment and social justice.
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