What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic Science Technician to join our thriving Science Department and friendly technician team.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To be responsible for maintaining the general safety and cleanliness of laboratories, preparation areas and science stores.
• To keep up to date with current health and safety recommendations.
• To prepare and deliver lesson materials, including assembling equipment, preparation of solutions and the making of simple apparatus.
• To clear materials after use including restocking of solutions, cleaning glassware and disposing of any waste according to guidelines.
• To undertake basic maintenance and simple repairs to equipment.
• To work efficiently to ensure practical requests are met and any operational guidelines or safety information is given to teachers when necessary.
• To undertake training to update knowledge and skills as required.
• Working with teachers and the technician team to develop/trial new practical activities.
Training will be provided, but experience of working in a laboratory environment and a Science qualification,would be an advantage.
What the school offers its staff
The most important thing you need to know is that Warden Park Secondary Academy is a fantastic school to work in! The academy is very well respected in the local community, has a long tradition for excellence and our students’ outcomes are very strong. Our students are excellent - generally above average ability on intake they have an excellent work ethic, standards of behaviour are very high and they are enthusiastic in their support of the academy evidenced, for example, by the very high numbers who engage in extracurricular activities. You will therefore not be surprised to hear that the academy is significantly oversubscribed for the 300 places on offer in Year 7 each year. Places in our excellent Special Support Centre (SSC), which caters for 24 students with Education Health and Care Plans, are equally sought after.
Further details about the role
If this sounds like the job for you, please download further information and an application form from our website and return your completed application form by email to jobs@wardenpark.co.uk. Please direct any questions to this email address.
We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Commitment to safeguarding
Warden Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed along with other relevant employment checks.