Science Technician Technicians - England, United Kingdom - Harris Federation

Description

We are looking for a Science Technician to provide technical support to the Science Department at Harris Academy Purley, enabling the smooth running of practical classes and maintaining a safe working environment.

At Harris Academy Purley, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our excellent students. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.

Working at Harris Academy Purley, you will make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families in South London who value the learning and school environment we offer.

You will be given ample opportunities to develop and progress your career, and all staff are encouraged to develop their interests and areas of expertise.

Our professional development is tailored to ensure all staff are able to continue learning regardless of their role or stage of career.

Assisting and advising teaching staff on the preparation and layout in classrooms for practical exercises, running trials of experiments, demonstrations and helping students with learning activities
Ensuring the welfare and care of any plants and animals in the science area and the security of the equipment
Ensuring understanding of science syllabus and schemes of work to prepare for practical lessons adequately
Undertaking safety checks and risk assessments to comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, COSHH and other relevant legislation and school documentation
Safe disposal of used chemicals/hazardous waste
Keeping up to date with health and safety regulations and with developments in practical science
Working with other technical staff to assist in keeping areas neat, clean, tidy and in a safe condition in readiness for lessons, as well as cleaning and making safe spills, breakages and related incidents
Qualifications to A Level or equivalent (A Level in either physics, chemistry or biology)
COSHH training as appropriate
Good understanding of a range of chemicals and their properties
Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Professional Development & Benefits

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre.

We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected.

We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve.