Science Technician
Bedford Academy
Bedford
- Expired
- Salary:
- ACAD 3 Point 9: Actual annual salary £16,704
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2020
- Apply by:
- 9 December 2019
Job overview
Post: Term time + 2 weeks 37 hours per week, Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 9th December 2019
Interview Date: Expected Thursday 12th December 2019
Bedford Academy, part of HEART Academies Trust is on an exciting journey of school improvement with a new leadership team that has big ambitions for the school and the students. We genuinely believe we have the resources, facilities, staff and students to make BA the best school in Bedford
We demand the highest standards from our students and staff in everything we do. Our school values of being ‘community minded through drive and aspiration’ demonstrate our desire to always improve our practice and seek new ways to engage and stimulate our students.
We are looking for 2 Science Technicians to support teaching staff with the delivery of practical work in lessons, supporting individual or small groups of students where necessary, to complete practical experiments safely.
- To ensure and promote the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment through:
- carrying out the assessment, monitoring and review of both health and safety procedures and information resources
- keeping up to date with current procedures and practices through continuing professional development
- the provision of technical advice and support on health & safety issues to teaching and technical staff
- the safe treatment and disposal of used materials including hazardous substances and responding to actual or potential hazards
- the healthy and safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials
- carrying out health & safety and risk assessments relating to laboratory work and apply C.O.S.H.H. regulations and assessments.
- Please send completed applications to vacancies@bedfordacademy.co.uk. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for students and you are looking for an exciting opportunity to have a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment, then this could be the job for you.
HEART Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to DBS checks and excellent references.
For further details about the Academy and to download an application form please visit our website: www.bedfordacademy.co.uk
Completed applications should be sent to vacancies@bedfordacademy.co.uk
About Bedford Academy
Bedford Academy is a dynamic institution breaking new ground with state-of-the-art facilities and a 100% commitment to student learning and progress.
Our new light and airy building is reminiscent of a University and provides a calm and inspiring learning environment where students are treated as individuals. We provide a strong sense of shared values: Student Focus, High Performance and Respect, Openness and Honesty.
Our high expectations and aspirations for all our students mean we offer an education that enables every student to excel and to develop the skills and confidence to do whatever they choose in later life.
Personalised learning is at the heart of Bedford Academy's drive to raise standards and maximise a child's potential. A broad-based academic and vocational curriculum is offered, with students taught in sets of similar ability students for the majority of their curriculum.
We pride ourselves in attracting teaching staff who are highly skilled, think creatively and design learning to engage and inspire.
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