Science Technician

Science Technician

Based at The Forest Academy, IG6 3TN

32.5 - 36 hours per week (negotiable) – Term-time Only

LBR Scale 4 – Salary Rage 7 – 10: £ 18,070.10 - £ 21,114.43 (pro-rated) per annum dependent on experience

Required ASAP

We wish to appoint a dynamic and well organised individual to work within a team of science technical staff. The role will include providing technical support within our Science department.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. 

Enhanced DBS (with list checks) is required for this post.

The below documents must be read prior to applying for this role and will be factored into interviews: 

Keeping Children Safe in Education

BMAT – Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Further information and an application form can be found at https://nelta.co.uk/vacancies/

Please forward your electronic applications to recruitment@beaconacademytrust.co.uk

Please note we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

Science Technician

Overall Responsibilities

Under the instruction/guidance of senior technical staff: Provide general support in a specific curricula/resource area, including preparation, repair, construction and maintenance of resources and support to staff and pupils

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a purposeful, safe, orderly and productive working environment 

• Safe, timely and accurate preparation and use of specialist equipment/resources/materials as required by staff/curriculum/lesson plans etc. 

• Maintain records as requested 

• Ensure the health and safety and good behaviour of pupils at all times 

• Work within COSHH, CLEAPSS and other Health and Safety agency guidelines safe working practice within all areas of the workplace. 

• Carry out risk assessments for technical tasks. 

• Provide clerical/admin support 

• Monitor and manage stock and supplies, cataloguing as required 

• Maintenance of specialist equipment, check for quality/safety, undertake repairs/modifications within own capabilities and report other damages/needs 

• Demonstrate and assist others in safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials 

• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes 

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person 

• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn

and develop 

• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school 

• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals 

• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required 

• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance management as required 

• Work within the technician team, assisting in Science areas as required                                                              

The above mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, duties and responsibilities of the post may change as requirements and circumstances change. 

The post holder may be required to carry out such other duties as requested by management that are broadly within the level of the post.