Science Technician
St Angela's Ursuline School
Newham
- Expired
- Salary:
- GLPC2, PT3 £20,715
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 December 2022
Job overview
St Angela’s Ursuline is an ‘outstanding’ Catholic girls’ school with a large mixed Sixth Form. We have an exciting opportunity for a professional who is looking for a new challenge.
The purpose of this role under the overall direction of the Head of Department and in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school, assist teaching staff in providing a safe and efficient lab technical service for students and teaching staff. The technician role forms a central part of the work of the department and the successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to support, develop and further extend the work of the department and the experiences of the students
Responsibilities:
- Preparation and assembly of apparatus and components for demonstration and class practical work. To prepare solutions and materials.
- To ensure equipment and electrical connections, chemical solutions and other materials are left/stored in a safe and secure condition, ready for re-use.
- To pay particular attention to the use of resources in the department such as text books and practical equipment, ensuring that departmental procedures are being used, and to report any discrepancies to the senior lab technician and HOD.
- To undertake minor repairs and modifications when necessary and to assist in the construction of apparatus. Be responsible for the safe working of appliances.
Recruitment and Retention allowance for exceptional candidates.
For an application pack, please contact Miss Frances Murphy at vacancies@stangelas-ursuline.co.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Interviews: Monday 19th December 2022
Please note we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
We are an equal opportunities employer & we are committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children.
About St Angela's Ursuline School
St Angela's Ursuline School is a voluntary aided school based in Newham in London for girls aged 11-18. It is a Roman Catholic school.
The school was built in 1862 by the sisters of the Ursuline order, inspired by the vision of their founder and the school’s namesake.
Approximately 90% of the school’s population are from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Headteacher
Mark Johnson
Values and vision
St Angela's Ursuline School sees itself as part of the Ursuline tradition which has as its hallmark the pursuit of the highest standards possible in education. The school wishes for its students to build up and live in a Catholic Christian community in which all members are equally valued.
The school is also dedicated to providing opportunities for students to experience what it sees as the fullness of Catholic life while developing a spirit of tolerance, understanding and respect for other cultures, traditions, and faiths. It is also keen to build a community based on justice and a sense of personal responsibility while acknowledging the power of reconciliation and forgiveness.
Ofsted
“St Angela's is an outstanding school. This agrees with the judgement of the school's leadership team, whose unrelenting focus on improving the quality of provision and raising standards informs all decision making. They have an astute understanding of the school's strengths and areas for development as a result of excellent self-evaluation, including rigorous monitoring of teaching and learning.”
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