Science Technician

Salary: Grade 5: £28,345 - £30,785 per annum pro rata

Approximate pro rata £19,646 - £21,337 per annum (0.69309 FTE)

About us and the role

We are seeking a dedicated and organised individual to support our Science Department. The role involves preparing materials and equipment for science lessons, maintaining laboratories and preparation rooms, and performing general duties to assist teachers. Key responsibilities include disposing of waste materials, collecting and preparing apparatus and chemicals, arranging resources for lessons, setting up experiments, and liaising with staff on equipment use and safety. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth operation of our science facilities and contribute to an effective learning environment. Duties will be assigned by the Principal based on the department's needs.

Avanti House is a secondary school 11-19 school that opened in 2012. Currently there are 1232 students with a Sixth Form of 320. Avanti schools are Hindu-designated faith schools. However, all staff members at Avanti House School will not be required to present themselves from any specific faith background and there will be no preference given in this regard. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues its journey to outstanding.

Avanti House provides an extensive professional development network through the Avanti Institute including an excellent ECT and ECT plus one programme of development - Avanti Institute – Part of the Avanti Schools Trust.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do?

• Return, repair, and construct apparatus and equipment, and handle purchasing of sundries.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of science laboratories, including cleaning sinks, benches, and floors.
• Care for animals, insects, and plants within the department.
• Clean safety equipment, such as goggles and fume cupboards and perform safety checks on items like Bunsen tubing.
• Maintain and take inventory of science chemicals and equipment, advising the Head of Science on stock replacement needs.

Why should you apply?

You will be working in a fantastic environment.

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

• Great opportunities for professional development through the Avanti Institute and our family of schools
• LGPS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Access to multiple well-being programmes (Weekend Retreats, Yoga Classes and Apps)
• Cycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

What are we looking for?

• An ability to work creatively as an individual and as part of a team
• Experience and excellent track record in the field of health and safety in a support role
• A “team player”
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all young people and children

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.