Science Technician

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is currently looking to appoint a Science Technician to join its thriving sixth form community.

About Us

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is a unique sixth form established in 2018 to provide an outstanding vocational education and preparation for skills-based work or transition to university for students in Croydon and the surrounding boroughs.

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form caters for students who may not suit the traditional pathways at post-16. With small class sizes and strong pastoral support, we offer excellent, focused vocational options up to level 3 as well as the opportunity to take or resit GCSEs that students need to progress further – whether they choose to progress into a career or higher education.

Our academy offers pathways in Construction, Science, Art, Business, Media Studies and Health and Social Care for students choosing a vocational pathway, and a curriculum that will challenge and inspire them to develop the skills and confidence they need to compete successfully for jobs in their chosen vocation.

Much of London and the South East, is undergoing a huge programme of construction and regeneration with the potential to benefit the area for generations to come. With a focus on hard skills and employability, Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form helps students develop the skills they need to be who they want to be.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your main areas of responsibility will be:

• Ensure equipment is prepared for lessons
• Effective care and maintenance of labs, equipment, animals and plants
• Organise Safety and security of disposal of hazardous waste
• Organise, efficient storage and record keeping of equipment and chemicals
• Carry out regular safety checks of all science-based equipment, recording faults and action taken
• Keep up to date with health and safety regulations and with developments in practical science, attending relevant courses and reading publications
• Maintaining central records relating to accidents or dangerous occurrences and monitor action taken
• Assist in practical lessons when requested
• Participate in Academy day trips when requested

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for:

• At least 2 years working as a technician in a school or educational establishme
• Educated to A level or equivalent (A level in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology) NVQ 3 or BTEC 
• Other training in relation to Science 
• Trained in the use of a variety of ICT packages 
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations 
• A good understanding of a range of chemicals and their properties

Personal Skills & Qualities

• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice
• At least 2 years working as a technician in a school or educational establishment
• Ability to conduct risk assessments
• The ability to encourage and inspire young people to achieve
• Good organisational skills 
• Good ICT skills
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner
• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the Academy team
• Ability to undertake a range of practical tasks
• Ability to carry out routine maintenance of equipment

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

Rewards & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.