Senior Science Technician
The City Academy, Hackney
Hackney
- £31,963 - £32,967 per year
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Scale 6, points 18-20 Inner London pay spine
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 15 May 2024
Job overview
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, 41 weeks annually
Salary: Actual salary £31,963 - £32,967 p.a.
(Scale 6 points 18-20 Inner London pay spine)
- Do you have a passion for science?
- Are you ready to progress your career to the next level?
- Are you inspired to help young people achieve in education?
- Does working term-time fit your lifestyle and family needs?
About the role
The City Academy Hackney is looking to appoint a qualified Senior Science Technician for an immediate start. The post holder will work within a large and successful Science department, in well-equipped laboratories, managing one other Science Technician. The contract covers term time plus two weeks.
The role will involve:
- Planning work schedules and science projects in liaison with teaching staff and, where applicable, assisting with coursework, delivery of lessons and assessments
- Managing the preparation of materials, solutions and specimens and coordinating the assembly of apparatus for demonstration, practical work and examinations, adapting to meet the changing needs of the curriculum
- Ensuring high standards of health and safety and regulatory compliance for the use, storage, maintenance and disposal of materials, chemicals and equipment
- Participating in the recruitment, training and supervision of a Science Technician
- Managing a departmental budget with the support of the Subject Leader: Science.
About you
To apply you will have a genuine enthusiasm for Science and the ability to work flexibly and creatively to support our students’ success. You will:
- be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3 in a relevant laboratory technical skills course (e.g. LATA), or equivalent qualification
- have solid knowledge of health and safety and be familiar with handling scientific equipment and materials
- have experience of working in an education setting
- possess excellent organisational skills
- be able to communicate effectively with staff and students and provide professional advice and assistance.
About us
The City Academy Hackney is based in the heart of an evolving community in east London and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team. We recognise that staff are our most valuable resource and vital to our success, therefore we put lots of time and energy into developing a positive culture that helps us create exceptional results. You will work alongside skilled professionals and we support you with our high quality training and opportunities for career progression, including support to embark on a pathway to teaching, if this is your goal. Our other benefits include:
- Access to local government pension scheme
- Free use of school gym facilities
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme.
The City Academy Hackney is part of the City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) which currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre, all located in north, south and east London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising and entrepreneurial ethos. We are committed to providing training and development for all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.
How to apply
If you are interested in the possibilities this Senior Science Technician role offers, and believe you can contribute to our future success, we would love to hear from you. Please read the job description carefully and use the person specification included to assist you in writing a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words.
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 15 May 2024, 12 noon
We plan for interviews to take place in the week commencing 20 May 2024
City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.
The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.
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About The City Academy, Hackney
I am delighted to invite you to consider one of the posts we have on offer at The City Academy, Hackney. I am confident that you will be impressed with the academic standards, behaviour and ethos we have established. We have created a high-quality Academy with the highest levels of achievement and self-discipline, and a broad, dynamic curriculum designed to help students achieve the highest personal and academic standards. We believe excellence is achieved through three key ingredients: clear structures, high expectations and strong relationships. Our outstanding curriculum is built around 'The City Experience' which places equal value on academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal development.
We pride ourselves on being a school which offers young people a warm and supportive environment, enabling them to meet our very high expectations. Our inspirational staff are skilled and committed and we are generously supported by The City of London Academies Trust. As a result of this, our students make exceptional progress.
We expect students to work hard and to show dedication and commitment to the Academy's rules. There are clear boundaries about the responsibilities of students both in terms of their conduct, and their self-respect and respect for others. In return, The Academy provides them with an excellent education both in terms of examination success and personal development helping them develop all the skills and values they will need to be successful in later life.
We are looking for staff who are committed to working with students of all abilities, who constantly seek to learn and improve and who are ambitious for themselves as well as for their students. We expect hard work, skill and dedication, and in return will provide a supportive, flexible working environment, first class training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.
There is a far reaching commitment to ensuring that all of our staff are given the access to excellent development and induction programmes. There is also a clear imperative, driven by Senior staff, to minimise bureaucracy and maximise impact, which to date has been hugely welcomed by staff and produced outstanding results for our students.
The City Academy is a very special place to work. If you think you want to join us in creating an exceptional Academy which transforms the opportunities for the community we serve then I would love to hear from you.
Anna Sarchet
Principal, The City Academy Hackney
The City Academy, Hackney is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required for this post. CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form.
For further information about safer recruitment and pre-appointment checks, please refer to the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance provided by the Department for Education.
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