Senior Science Technician (Maternity Cover)
Salary: Ark Support Staff Scale Band 6 Outside London (full time £19,446 – £24,105) Pro rata salary (£16,652 - £20,642)
“It takes a whole community to bring up a child.” We work closely with parents and community to support our children to develop a strong character and become confident young people.
The Role
As a Senior Science Technician, you will support the delivery of science by providing practical day-to-day support in the learning environment and will ensure that the classrooms and display boards are up to date. The successful candidate will undertake a range of duties including supporting students in the classroom and providing technical assistance across the school community.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for overseeing the preparation of teaching materials to ensure effective support for the teaching staff in the Science department. We want you to provide a nurturing classroom environment that helps the pupils grow as learners. You will contribute to developing your department and ensuring that as a team, you are committed to raising achievement.
The Individual
You are someone who understands the difference a great education can make to pupils lives, as you are a great role model for not only them but other members of staff too. You are ideally educated to degree level or above and preferably have previous experience of working in a school environment. You enjoy being part of a great team and you have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.
To apply for this post or to find out more about Ark Boulton please visit www.arkboulton.org/vacancies. If you would like any further information about this role, please contact the HR team on 0121 773 8156 or hr@arkboulton.org.
Ark value diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and any other relevant employment checks.
Reporting to: Director of Faculty
Start date: February 2019 (Maternity Cover for 9 months)
Hours: 36 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year)
Salary: Ark Support Staff Scale Band 6 Outside London (£19,446 – £24,105) pro rata salary (£16,652 - £20,642)
The Role
To support the delivery of science by providing practical day-to-day support in the learning environment and will ensure that the classrooms and display boards are up to date
Key responsibilities
Classroom/Practical support
· To monitor standards and practices within the classroom and identify and communicate improvements to working practices to ensure the highest standards are achieved
· To provide technical and learning assistance and information in the classroom and across the school community in order to support students and staff
· To support students in the classroom environment to assist in the learning process.
· To assist classroom teachers as directed to produce creative classroom displays that can be used to enhance classroom practice
· To ensure high standards of Health and Safety are maintained at all times.
Preparation
· To prepare (and where appropriate manufacture) teaching materials as required to ensure effective support for teaching staff in the Science department
· To repair, maintain and store equipment in order to guarantee safe and effective upkeep
· To set up science practical’s in advance of lessons when required
· To ensure the prep room is kept clean, tidy and safe.
Equipment Maintenance and Stock
· To maintain inventory of equipment and stock control in order to maintain a supply of equipment for teaching use. Order stock as directed by the Subject Leader/Head of Department so that resources are adequate for lessons
· To receive and check deliveries of supplies to ensure accuracy from suppliers
· To liaise with equipment providers to ensure good quality provision and value for money
· To procure biological consumables, i.e. fruit, hearts and other perishable items as necessary, ensuring they are stored and later disposed of in a safe, hygienic and secure way.
Other
· Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Principal and/or line manager.
Person Specification: Senior Science Technician
Qualification Criteria
· Right to work in UK
· Ideally qualified to degree level or proficient to A-Level standard in a scientific field.
Experience
· Experience of working in a school
· Experience of the KS3, 4 & 5 science curriculums (desirable)
· Health and Safety training or experience
· Professional laboratory experience is preferred
Behaviours
· Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil
· Positive commitment to student achievement and staff development
· Ability to relate to young people and adults in the learning environment
· Helpful, positive, calm and caring nature
· Enthusiastic, committed and uses initiative
· Able to establish good working relationships
· Able to follow instructions accurately but make good judgments and lead when required
· Able to maintain a high level of attention to detail.
Specific skills
· Good communication skills, including written and oral
· Good organisation skills
· Ability to work and plan under pressure
· Able to understand and implement particular strategies and methods to help pupils to improve their learning and enjoyment of learning
· Awareness of safety issues as appropriate to the post
· Health and Safety risk assessment in specific working environment
· Able to help implement the necessary routines and patterns to establish good behaviour management within the school
· Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion.
Other
· Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
· Willingness to undertake training
· This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.