Senior Science Technician

7 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Geminus Full time

Thank you for your interest in the position of Senior Science Technician at Orchard School Bristol.

The role of the Senior Science Technician is to organise and deliver technical assistance and support activities to the Science Faculty staff so they can deliver practical activities and a broad curriculum offer.

Knowledge of the sciences along with practical experience is essential, so you will have studied Science to GCSE level, and you will have science A levels or equivalent experience of working in a laboratory. A science degree is desirable. You must have experience working as a technician already or be highly familiar with laboratory work. Duties will include preparation of chemicals and materials and the cleaning of equipment for whole class practical work, demonstrations, supporting science teachers in delivery of practicals and leading/directing the work of the science technician. You should have knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and be responsible, alongside the Head of Faculty for ensuring Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.

We always aim to make Science an inspiring and challenging experience. We have a good record in enabling students to progress successfully on to post 16 courses. At Key Stage 3 we follow an exciting curriculum, aiming to suitably prepare our learners for the Combined Science at GCSE and separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

We are a warm and friendly school, serving a richly diverse community in North Bristol. Our students are wonderful – they value the staff, knowing that you can make a real difference to their lives. The mission statement of the school, "inspire today, empower for life", lies at the heart of all that the school does. We place no limits on our aspirations for our students.

We offer:

  • enthusiastic students, willing to learn and achieve, who need staff who believe in them
  • a bright, happy place in which to learn and work
  • a professionally stimulating environment which values the contributions of all staff
  • a commitment to professional development
  • award winning staff wellbeing
  • a fully staffed and highly welcoming Science department

We are building success on our core ORCHARD values of being: Open-minded, Respectful, Creative and Curious, Healthy, Ambitious, Responsible and Determined. If what we are doing resonates with you, and you are keen to work closely with us supporting our students' aspirations and achievements, then we wholeheartedly welcome your application.

Closing date: There is no closing date for this post, early application is advised as applications will be considered as they are received, and we reserve the right to appoint at any time in the process.

Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am - 4pm. 8am - 3.30pm Fri (37 hours per week)

Contract type: Permanent

Fluency Duty: This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken and written English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.

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