What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Lead Science Technician to join our staff team at Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College Campus.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the campus and further contribute to the life chances of young people in the school and across the Trust. The Lead Science Technician will be responsible for preparing and maintaining equipment and materials for practical science lessons, managing stock levels and ensuring that experiments run smoothly and safely. They will line manage and support other science technicians, assisting with task allocations and providing support and assistance on the practical aspects of the curriculum.
The successful candidate should be approachable, well organised and have the ability to lead on health & safety regulations pertinent to the classroom including handling chemicals in accordance with COSHH regulations and following CLEAPPS guidelines.
If you’re passionate about science education and able to develop and maintain good relationships with staff and students across the campus we would welcome your application
Main responsibilities:
• Line manage a team of technicians and assistant technicians, reporting to the Director of Science
• Lead on the preparation of teaching materials as required to ensure effective support for learning staff in the Science Department
• Lead on the preparation of materials for school events and activities outside of the regular school day
• Coordinate technician staffing across the campus to ensure the practical and health and safety needs of both schools are met on a daily basis.
• Provide advice and guidance to staff and students on technical issues
• Lead training and CPD for the technician teams during dedicated CPD time.
• Maintaining Science classrooms to ensure a clean, safe and orderly environment
• To take a lead role in the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources and/or long-term projects and offer professional guidance, assistance and support to pupils & teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum
• Repair, maintain and store equipment in order to guarantee safe and effective upkeep
• Lead on and organise the inventory of equipment and stock control in order to maintain a supply of equipment for teaching use
• Coordinate the ordering of stock so that resources are adequate for all aspects of lessons.
• Ensure that deliveries are appropriately stock checked and stored
• Support students in the classroom environment to assist in the learning process where appropriate
• Keep abreast and lead on Health and Safety regulations pertinent to the classroom and preparation room, amending and improving procedures where required
• Ensure safe disposal of chemicals and biological waste
• Assist the Director of science with developments in the curriculum, ensuring that resources are updated to match the requirements of delivering a world class science education
What the school offers its staff
The GLT recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:
• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
• Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Car benefit scheme
• My Health discounts
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All teaching and support members of staff must undertake the required pre-employment checks which include the uptake of references both professional and personal and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.