Science Technician
Ashcroft Technology Academy
Wandsworth
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23,000 approx
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 28 June 2019
Job overview
Science Technician
- Starting pay circa £23,000
- 36.5 hours per week full time with 5 weeks holiday
- Term time only applicants will also be considered
- Up to 2% Attendance Bonus
- Occupational Pension Scheme
- Free on-site Health & Fitness Facilities and staff parking
We are looking for a hard-working, well-organised and enthusiastic person to join the Science Technician team of our highly successful Academy. You will work under the guidance of the Senior Science Technician and alongside other team members in a large, well-equipped department of ten highly refurbished laboratories and two preparation areas. Previous experience in a similar role would be a distinct advantage, though not essential as full training will be available for a suitable candidate.
This is a varied and interesting post and you will have the opportunity to work independently and also as part of a busy, supportive team who lend their skills and expertise to support the teaching staff in Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons. In addition, some administration and other general maintenance tasks will be undertaken.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
Well organised and able to prioritise work
Both methodical and flexible to the demands of the job
Ability to remain calm at times of pressure
Enjoy working independently and as a team member
Innovative and able to think and plan ahead
A good level of computer literacy.
MAIN RESPONSIBILTIES AND DUTIES TO INCLUDE
- Provide effective support for teaching staff in all areas of Science with some emphasis on Biology.
- Preparation and setting up of equipment, materials and apparatus for all 3 Science subjects for years 7 to 13.
- Delivery of apparatus and equipment to lessons and setting up in laboratories when necessary. Clearing away of apparatus and equipment and upkeep of laboratories.
- Clearing away of used equipment promptly and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Ensure all equipment is properly repaired, maintained and stored. This will include ensuring the relevant safety equipment is properly maintained
- Trialling of new experiments and offering advice to staff and students on proposed practical work.
- Preparation of standard solutions for Chemistry and Biology experiments.
- Routine checking of resources and facilities. Reporting any faults or shortages to the Senior Technician or appropriate persons.
- Keeping up to date with Health and Safety regulations and local rules as relevant to tasks regularly undertaken, ensuring they are appropriately applied at all times.
- To set up for and provide support during Open Evenings.
- Manage the care of the department’s animals and plants.
- Providing general support e.g. updating stock records, some small repairs, ordering etc. To purchase materials from local shops.
- Attendance on relevant INSET courses and external training courses if required.
- Be able to deal with minor incidents.
- Undertake any other related tasks as reasonably requested by the Senior Science Technician
- This list is not exhaustive and is only an indication of responsibilities.
You must complete the application form electronically and email it no later than the closing date Friday 28 June at 12 noon to recruitment@ashcroftacademy.org.uk.
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. ATA safeguards children and actively promotes their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ATA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from minority groups. The school also has full disabled access.
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About Ashcroft Technology Academy
A quote from our recent Ofsted inspection (September 2021) when the Academy was graded to be "OUTSTANDING":
“Leaders make sure that all pupils receive an excellent education, both in and outside of the classroom. Pupils know that staff want them to excel and aim high for the future. Leaders are just as ambitious for students in the sixth form.”
About the Academy
We have a reputation for setting high expectations and for delivering an excellent learning experience for all our students. We are innovative in our approaches to teaching, learning and professional development and we encourage our teachers to think creatively, to innovate and to support each other in developing practice. At Ashcroft Technology Academy you will work in teams of highly educated and very motivated teachers, support staff and leaders. Our staff are passionate about their work and we have a well-established culture of sharing best practice and of encouraging staff to grasp opportunities so that they can progress professionally. We are therefore looking to recruit well-educated and enthusiastic professionals so that we can achieve even greater success.
Ashcroft Technology Academy (ATA) is a highly successful school in south west London that originally opened in September 1991 as one of 15 original CTCs established in inner city and urban areas. ATA is a school built on a partnership between industry, commerce and education to provide high quality and well-resourced facilities for the education of young people aged between 11 and 19. The Academy has 1,374 students on roll.
· is graded an outstanding school (Ofsted 2021) with high standards of behaviour
· is a highly successful and heavily over-subscribed school in Putney, south west London
· provides excellent quality and well-resourced facilities
· has a progress 8 score of +0.74 (2019), which ranks the Academy in the top 10% of schools nationally
· has the highest performing Sixth Form in the Borough of Wandsworth for the past 9 years
· offers both A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate in the sixth form
· offers excellent opportunities for career development and professional learning, with a comprehensive ECT programme
· is close to the A3, to East Putney tube station and Putney main line for easy commuting
· has on-site parking for cars and bicycles
We take the ‘business’ of education very seriously. We believe that students can only give of their very best and achieve well if they are able to learn in a well-ordered and well-managed environment. In order to achieve this, we operate a very strict discipline code which promotes positive learning behaviours. Our teachers and support staff are crucial in managing this environment, which we know they cannot do entirely on their own. You will be very well-supported in the Academy by the Leadership Group so that you can easily deliver and support in lessons in an environment in which students are not known to disrupt learning. In fact, the support you will receive from all staff will be second to none. In departments there is a strong sense of camaraderie, new members of staff are assigned a ‘buddy’ and we operate a breakfast PD schedule, termly PD activities and a whole host of extra-curricular activities and trips – so you will very quickly be able to involve yourself in all aspects of Academy life and get to know colleagues in all subject areas. Whichever stage of your career you are at, we are looking for people who share our drive and ambition to give our students an outstanding learning experience.
If you wish to apply for any posts advertised please ensure you download our application form and send electronically directly to recruitment@ashcroftacademy.org.uk to ensure your application is dealt with swiftly.
More details can be found on our website http://www.atacademy.org.uk/page/?title=Career+Opportunities&pid=144
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