Senior Science Technician

We are looking to recruit a confident and highly organised Senior Science Technician to work in our busy Science department. The role involves directing, deploying and managing a Science Technician and providing technical support to teaching staff in school laboratories, classrooms and preparation areas.

You will be responsible for undertaking the lead role within the Science department on both routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, testing and repairing of equipment to the required standard. You will also need to oversee the smooth running of practical classes and maintain a safe working environment. Hours of work are 30 per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only (plus training days). Regular start and finish times will be within the school's core teaching hours though occasional flexibility will be needed.

To be successful you will have experience of the subject background and will have ideally worked in the education sector or with young people. You will be able to establish good working relationships with colleagues and be able to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and other outside agencies. Essentially you will be highly organised, able to use your initiative, and have the ability to always remain calm and professional.

We can offer:

• the opportunity to join a highly successful and ambitious school;
• a stimulating and creative working environment where extracurricular activities flourish;
• an exceptional CPD provision for all staff, working in collaboration and sharing best practice;
• free on-site parking;
• eyecare vouchers;
• access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support;
• cycle to work scheme.

We encourage enthusiastic and motivated candidates who share a genuine passion to the post to apply.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

Lincroft Academy reserves the right to either extend or reduce the vacancy window to that advertised depending on volume of applications received. We would therefore recommend early return of completed application forms to avoid disappointment.

Applications from agencies and personal CV’s will not be accepted.

Lincroft Academy is committed to celebrating the diversity of our people and communities and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

Lincroft Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers, social media checks, the Disclosure and Barring Service and the list of those prohibited from teaching or working within the profession.