What skills and experience we're looking for
The Department
The Science Department is a successful and popular faculty; the results in all key stages are some of the best in the Academy. We are a collaborative department who strive to raise the standards of teaching, learning and examination performance further. The Science Technician’s team is essential to the success of the department, and we are looking for a new but experienced science technician to join this busy team consisting of a senior technician and apprentice.
The Role
You will play an important role to the success of the department by:
* Coordinating the use of practical resources
* Liaising with teaching staff and support staff
* Preparing resources and apparatus
* Ordering materials and managing stocks
* Giving technical advice to teachers, technicians and students
* Assisting in practical classes and conducting demonstrations.
You will need; experience of working in a laboratory, science or technical environment and of handling chemicals; the ability to ensure a safe working environment and to work within strict Health and Safety guidance; excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines. Experience of working with children or young people would be an advantage.
What the school offers its staff
Broadway Academy Trust has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted for 14 years and constantly strives for excellence.
Why you should join us
You will get an opportunity to make a difference within a school which encourages students and staff to be aspirational. We have an innovative partnership with a well-regarded independent sector school. Staff development is a priority, and we provide structured CPD. Staff wellbeing is a priority; the Trust provides an employee assistance programme to support staff. If you are keen to work in a successful and growing academy trust which encourages staff to aim high in their own careers, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.
Further details about the role
Find out more
Come and have a look around and speak to the department.
To arrange a visit, seek more information or request a full application pack, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education:
M: 07921583731
E: broadway@hays.com
You can also visit our dedicated recruitment website:
Closing date: 9:00am Monday 24 February 2025
Broadway Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. On-line searches will be completed for the successful candidate and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.