Science Technician

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking candidate to work as part of the Science Technician team.  Candidates must have a genuine interest in science and have good organisation and interpersonal skills with a team player attitude.  This is a busy Science Department therefore you must be able to work with the minimal of supervision as well as demonstrating both practical and pro-active skills.   We can provide first class training and the opportunity to develop your skills.

You will play an important role in high-quality support to science teaching in the school. You will assist the current Science Technicians by looking after laboratory equipment in setting-up lessons, ensure the prep room is clean and tidy together with maintaining stock and general administrative work. 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in education and working in a Science Department of a secondary school. Some previous experience in a similar role would be desirable but not essential. 

The successful applicant will support staff teaching in all three science subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and we teach GCSE and A Level.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a passionate individual who is committed to improving outcomes for children, which attracts a competitive salary.

Details: 

• Actual Salary: £16,409.88 per annum - paid monthly over 12 months
• Grade of Post: Grade 3, Point 3 (£10.2380 per hour)
• Salary is based on 37 hours per week, term time only (38 working weeks)
• Start Date: as soon as possible 
• Closing Date - 3.30pm on Friday 4th February 2022

A candidate information pack for the post, together with the application form  are available from the academy’s website: http://www.haberdashersabrahamdarby.co.uk/support-staff-vacancies/

Completed applications should be emailed to Debbie Tudor, HR Manager/PA to the Principal – deborah.tudor@taw.org.uk 

If you wish to discuss the post in more detail or visit the Academy, please contact the AVP for Science, Lorna McCurdy - E: lorna.mccurdy@taw.org.uk  T: 01952 386047

Background Information about the Academy:

Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby is a vibrant, 11-18 mixed school which opened in September 2008 as part of the Haberdashers’ Adams’ Federation Trust; a thriving partnership with Haberdashers’ Adams school in Newport.  A focus on traditional values and high expectations is resulting in rapidly rising standards and popularity as a school of first choice.  We are located within a short distance from the picturesque River Severn and Ironbridge Gorge, not far from Telford and Shrewsbury, with good motorway links to both the M6 and M54.  We moved into our new state of the art building in the summer of 2012 and both pupils and staff are benefitting from a 21st century ICT rich learning environment and a superb leisure complex.  

Safeguarding Statement:

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is committed to protecting children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), together with pre-employment safer recruitment/safeguarding checks, and you will be eligible to work in the UK.

Positive Mental Health - Whole School Approach:

Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby aims to promote a whole-school positive approach to mental health and well-being for every member of staff and student; it is a fundamental to our values, mission and culture. We are a school that helps children flourish, learn and succeed by providing opportunities for them, and the adults around them, to develop the strengths and coping skills that underpin resilience. 

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Academy

Ironbridge Road, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire  TF7 5HX

Tel: 01952 386000     Email: ad.academy@taw.org.uk

Website: www.haberdashersabrahamdarby.co.uk