JJob Title: Health and Science Technician
Location: East London
Hours: 36
Salary range: £25,338 - £27,527 pa
Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating. As an Anchor Institution, Waltham Forest College serves its local and regional communities across North and East London exceptionally well and has been successful in driving aspiration and achievements for its students and wider communities.
We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners
We are looking for a technician coach to join the Health team. As technician coach, you will be responsible and accountable for the health and safety of the specialist ward and laboratory, inventory, stock control and issuing of classroom materials to support teaching staff, supporting small groups of learners with practical skills and progress.
You will lead and manage the relevant areas and stock, as well as supporting the department with learner’s progress, experience and practical skills, leading to wider participation and excellent achievement in various vocational courses offered in the department.
You will have proven experience of supporting in the industry or a science environment, ideally within FE, along with a relevant curriculum specialism.
What’s in it for you?
We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2024 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.
Closing Date: 30 November 2024
Interview Date: w/c 9 December 2024
*Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.