Science Technician

Science Technician

Reports to:  Senior Science Technician

Start date: November 2024

Contract: Permanent – Term-time only plus two weeks

Salary:  Ark Support Salary Grade 1 Point 2 (Full Time Salary £26,445. Actual Salary will be pro rata for Term Time only)

Closing Date: 15^th October 2024, 10am

The Role: 

As a Science Technician, you will support teachers in delivering high quality practical work, inspiring students and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of science. You will also maintain excellent standards of Health and Safety in all areas of the department. 

Our ideal candidate will: 

·       Have experience, knowledge or a keen interest of key practical demonstrations that demonstrate key scientific concepts and engage students  

·       Have up-to-date knowledge of COSHH procedures and CLEAPPS requirements 

·       Have knowledge of Health & Safety risk assessment 

·       Have strong IT, administrative and organisational skills  

·       Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills  

Please view the full Job Description and Person Specifications here.

About us:

We are a courageous, compassionate community – empowering excellence. We are a value lead organisation, being bold within every aspect of our lives at school. 

We want all staff to thrive, modelling leadership and determination to the pupils and students within our rich and diverse academy, working together to fulfil our vision of creating a centre of excellence within our local community.

We empower our teams by valuing the individual and prioritising professional development. This is delivered through weekly CPD sessions, dedicated line management meetings and by encouraging staff to develop their own ideas and projects, within their departments and beyond.

Bolingbroke Academy is a uniquely exciting, fulfilling and innovative place to work, learn and grow.

How to apply:

To find out more, please visit https://arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/jobs/vacancies. Please submit your application by 15^th October 2024, at 10am.

For further information, technical queries regarding the application system or to arrange to discuss the role, please contact p.borrett@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.