Science Technician

It is an exciting time to join Ark Victoria Academy. We are an all through school which provides pupils with a unique journey in their education from nursery through to Year 11.  We have extremely high expectations of all our pupils and staff to ensure that everyone realises their full potential.

We are looking to recruit a Science Technician to join our school and support the delivery of science. You will be providing practical day to day support in the learning environment.   

We need exceptional candidates who will be inspirational role models to our pupils and work with both teachers and the wider school community to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make rapid academic progress.

Our ideal candidate will:

• be qualified to degree level or proficient to A-Level standard in a scientific field
• have professional laboratory experience
• have the ability to relate to young people in the learning environment
• be committed to Ark Victoria’s ethos and vision.

Our Commitment to You

At Ark Victoria, we offer attractive pay and conditions, as well as high quality career and professional development (CPD) and opportunities for career progression.  If you share in our commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!

Visits to the school are highly encouraged before submitting your application!

If you would like to arrange a visit or discuss the role, please contact Nita Bateman, HR Manager, on 0121 281 5176. 

To apply, please visit: www.arkvictoria.org

Ark Victoria is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Job Description: Science Technician

Reports to:             The Head of Science

Salary:                     ARK Support Staff Pay Scale 6: £19,446 - £24,105 pro-rata

Hours:                     36 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (term time plus 3 weeks).

Start date:              January 2019

The role

·         To support teaching staff in the development and education of children including the provision of specialist technical skills and knowledge at an advanced level across a range of disciplines.

Key responsibilities

·            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 monitor standards and practices within the classroom and identify and communicate improvements to working practices to ensure the highest standards are achieved.

·            To lead on the production of an inventory of equipment and stock control in order to maintain a supply of equipment for teaching use.

·            To advise the subject Leader on equipment required and order stock as directed by the Subject Leader so that resources are adequate for lessons.

·            To order, receive and check deliveries of supplies, in line with the school’s financial procedures, to ensure accuracy from suppliers.

·            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 where appropriate.

·            To liaise with equipment providers to ensure good quality provision and value for money.

·            To assist classroom teachers as directed to produce creative classroom displays that can be used to enhance classroom practice.

Person Specification: Science Technician

Qualification Criteria

·         Qualified to degree level or professional equivalent.

·         Qualified to work in the UK.

·         Ideally qualified to degree level or proficient to A-Level standard in a scientific field.

Experience

·        Professional science technician or laboratory experience is essential

·        Ideally the candidate will have experience of working in a school

·        Ideally the candidate will have Health and Safety training or experience

·         Be able to set up experiments for A level.

Personal Characteristics

·        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.

Other

• This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.