Senior Science Technician

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Greig City Academy Full time

Are you passionate about science and education? We are currently seeking a Senior Science Technician to join our team. As a key member of the Science Faculty, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality science education to our students. This position involves working across KS3, KS4 and KS5 including GCSE, A level and BTEC A level classes, covering all science disciplines.

The responsibilities of the role include:

the preparation and maintenance of stock and apparatus for lessons and experiments, ensuring they meet the needs of the science curriculumresponsibility for stock control and replenishment of materials, equipment, apparatus, software and chemicalsthe provision of technical help, guidance and support to teachers and studentsresponsibility for the supervision, secure safekeeping and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment, arranging repairs and ensuring proper functioning, adhering to health and safety standardsconducting safety checks, risks assessments and generally maintaining a safe working environmentthe line management of a science technician The ideal candidate will have: a relevant science-based qualificationprevious experience as a science technicianknowledge of health and safety regulations in a laboratory settingexcellent organisational and communication skillsthe ability to work effectively in a teamThe Science Faculty at Greig City Academy

This is a great time to be joining our Science Faculty. Science is a highly regarded subject within the school: science results have significantly improved and there is a real buzz of enthusiasm throughout the faculty. The Science Faculty is a highly motivated team striving for excellence, with high expectations of both pupils and staff. Students are encouraged to think for themselves giving them the opportunity to make sense of the work around them.

We are a successful STEM school and the Science Faculty drive forward innovative teaching practices, placing high value on practical work. A range of well attended extra-curricular activities for students at lunchtime and after school - for example our KS3 science club and KS4 raising achievement sessions - are offered.

The Science Faculty comprises Biology, Chemistry and Physics; it has a suite of ten modern, large and well-equipped purpose-built laboratories housing a team of thirteen Science teachers and two technicians.

Working at Greig City Academy

The successful candidate will be joining a tight-knit community; the turnover is consistently low and the well-being of our staff is important to us. We aim to support staff to achieve a sensible work-life balance.

Staff at the Academy collaborate and support each other by sharing good practice and taking a team approach with a focus on collective responsibility. Paul Sutton, our Principal, encourages teachers to have an impact beyond their subject and he is always available and happy to discuss ideas with you as to how this can be achieved. We have an impressive range of extra-curricular activities and all our staff are involved in running at least one.

Why not pay us a visit and find out more? Contact Viv Oxley by email at or by calling , we will try to find a time that works best for you.

We are committed to the principle of equal opportunities; we welcome all applicants and value the diversity they bring.

Greig City Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we have safer recruitment procedures in place for the selection of staff. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

NOTE: It is an offence to apply for a role if the person is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. ( – section 7(1)(a) of the SVGA 2006)

In line with KCSIE updates, as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates, references will be requested before interview and an online search will be conducted.

Please complete an application form and monitoring form using the 'Quick Apply' button.

The closing date for receiving completed application forms is 5pm on 6 May 2024.

We reserve the right to close or extend the deadline for this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application at their earliest opportunity.

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