Team Leader Science Technician

Forest School is seeking an experienced, proactive and organised Team Leader Science Technician. Under the guidance of the Head of Science, the Team Leader Science Technician’s role is to coordinate the use and development of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the science curriculum including the management of all science technicians, laboratories, prep rooms and stores. 

The science faculty occupies a central place in the academic life of the School. It is very well resourced, consisting of twenty-five highly qualified and specialist teachers delivering academic results that are some of the school’s strongest. The science faculty is comprised of 14 purpose-built laboratories and two prep rooms. The Team Leader Science Technician will lead a team of six experienced technicians.

The Forest School Ethos

Forest is a humane, open-minded school with both feet on the ground, in which the pupils’ all-round personal development is outstanding and academic attainment is high.  It is, above all, a happy school which understands the rich inter-relationship between the curricular, the co-curricular and the pastoral.  There is boldness in the School’s character, a readiness to be forward-thinking and adaptable, with pride in what we are and excitement for what lies ahead.

Our Values

GROWTH HARD WORK RESPONSIBILITY COMMUNITY LEARNING DIVERSITY WELLBEING

About Forest

Forest is a large, vibrant school, with more than 1,430 boys and girls in equal proportion, from 4 to 18. Our traditional House structure means that each pupil is treated as an individual, of whom we have the highest expectations, while our size enables us to offer breadth and depth of opportunity.

Location

Forest is a city school set within 50 acres of grounds surrounded by Epping Forest, within easy walking distance of Snaresbrook Central line tube station and Wood Street Overground station.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:          

• Generous CPD budget         
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system         
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme 
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day         
• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13         
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre       
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme  
• Contribution towards  private medical insurance fees         
• Membership of a pension scheme

Don’t just take our word for it

What the Good Schools Guide say:

“Forest is a power-house with a heart. The pupils exude purpose – modern, dynamic youngsters with an eye on what’s happening next”

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage.

Closing date for applications, 08:00am, 23 February 2022.

Interviews will be on the 02nd March 2022.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.