Science Technician
South Axholme Academy
Epworth, North Lincolnshire
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- Expired
- Salary:
- £16516 FTE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2020
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a flexible, organised and efficient technician to join the team in our large and busy Science Department, working across the key stages and covering Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
The post holder will assist in practical classes as required and will support the department in the organising and managing of practical resources including basic maintenance of equipment
Experience is desirable, although full training will be provided if required. If you think you have the necessary skills and experience and would like to work in a small and supportive team, we would like to hear from you.
The post is 35 hours per week (200 days per year).
Key Responsibilities/Job Description:
• Maintain all science laboratories and working areas, including prep rooms, store room and working surfaces.
• To provide specialist support to the science team, including the preparation and maintenance of resources
• Support teachers and students in practical demonstrations, as appropriate, on whole-group and individual basis. Advise supervisory and supply staff on work set, in the light of plans and requisition lists received.
• Prepare apparatus for experiments and, where necessary, devise special apparatus for particular needs, and maintain and store all apparatus, materials, equipment and tools for demonstration and practical work.
• Purchase from national/local sources, materials required for experiments and demonstrations and where appropriate collect from local area
• Check suitability of experiments suggested within various schemes of work and syllabuses, with regard to existing equipment available and also considering factors such as ability of students, group sizes and health and safety.
• Set up and operate technical equipment, including ICT facilities and equipment (projectors, computers and peripherals etc). Locate, download, and adapt materials from the internet and other sources to use as teaching aids and display/visual aids.
• Maintain and reproduce worksheets, examination papers and notices.
• Supports students’ access to learning activities
• Empty waste bins and recyclables and safely transport to disposal area.
• Ensure a safe working and learning environment for staff and students by clearing up spillages on work surfaces and floors, together with safe and clean maintenance of sinks and drains. Other specialist cleaning as required.
• Inspect fume cupboards and report any necessary repairs, including those to drains and services.
• Movement of equipment specific to the post
• Establish good working relationships with all academy staff, students, Trust staff and visitors
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade and general responsibilities of the post
• Maintain health and safety and carry out all work in accordance with safe working practices.
• Comply with Health and Safety Regulations.
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About South Axholme Academy
- South Axholme Academy
- Burnham Road, Epworth, Doncaster
- South Yorkshire
- DN9 1BY
- United Kingdom
SOUTH AXHOLME ACADEMY
LOCATION
The school is situated in the small ‘town’ of Epworth (pop. 4000) on the A161 Goole to Gainsborough road, three miles from the M180. Doncaster and Scunthorpe are both approximately twelve miles away. Hull, Leeds, Sheffield, York, Lincoln and Nottingham are all one hour, or less, drive away. Open countryside backs onto the school playing fields. This is a farming area, mostly arable. The catchment area includes Primary Schools in seven district villages, but we often ‘draw’ from as many as twenty three different Primary Schools.
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE AREA
South Axholme Academy is part of Isle Education Trust (IET) which is a multi-academy trust and at present includes Epworth Primary Academy, South Axholme Academy and Coritani Academy in Scunthorpe
THE SCHOOL
South Axholme Academy is currently the 11-18 part of the trust and is a mixed Academy. It has a discrete catchment area so that only a very few children are ‘lost’ to private or voluntary aided schools. The student intake is of average ability. Public examination results are well above national average figures.
STUDENT PASTORAL ORGANISATION
The Academy is organised in Key Stages with a 3 year KS3 and 2 year KS4. SLT work closely with the Progress & Achievement Leaders, guiding and supporting students as necessary. The Academy has a well established policy of early contact with parents. The Form Tutor is the usual parental contact point, followed by referral to Progress & Achievement Leaders.
STUDENT ACADEMIC ORGANISATION
When students arrive at South Axholme they are placed in mixed ability forms based upon the house figure Heads (at present 6 form entry). Setting takes place in Mathematics, English, Science and MFL in Y7; other subjects are taught in form groups.
The Learning Support Department provides help to all students with learning difficulties. This takes place either in mainstream lessons or alternatively by way of selective withdrawal for short periods in certain lessons. The emphasis of late has been to increase mainstream support.
SCHOOL CONSULTATION
A programme of weekly meetings takes place throughout the year incorporating Full Staff Meetings, Department Meetings, Pastoral Team Meetings, Teaching & Learning Meetings, Subject Leader Meetings, Senior Leadership Team Meetings, Workshops, School Improvement Group Meetings and Governor Meetings.
EXTRA - CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
South Axholme Academy offers a very impressive range of activities which give the Academy a rich life which it shares with the local community. The Academy enjoys very active parental support.
Sport, Music and Drama/Dance are especially strong. There is an orchestra, a wind band, small ensemble work and a choir. Personal instrumental tuition is offered. Regular public performances are given in the Academy and various outside venues. The Academy runs teams in Football, Rugby, Cricket, Hockey, Netball, Tennis, Badminton , Basketball and Athletics.
STAFF INVOLVEMENT
The Management structure of the Academy is such that every member of staff is invited to participate in policy-making though the final decisions must rest with the Principal who is responsible to Governors for the conduct and curriculum of the Academy. Nevertheless, consultation is real and most decisions are arrived at by discussion and an exchange of opinions. Such a consultative decision-making process can only work effectively if all staff accept the personal responsibilities this brings.
The demands on staff are considerable, in the classroom, in preparation, in marking, in attending meetings, in CPD work, in out-of-school activities and in parent-teacher contact, however, it presents staff with many opportunities which in turn brings great benefit to the institution and to the teachers themselves as professionals.
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