Job Introduction
William Lovell Church Of England Academy are seeking a Technician – Science & Technology to join their team.
The successful candidate will work to support Science, Design & Technology. To support the effective delivery of education by providing support to teaching staff and pupils.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Supporting teachers in preparation of learning materials.
Assisting in practical sessions where required.
Responsible for Health and Safety checks and risk assessments; ensuring high standards and ensuring guidance is always adhered to.
Maintaining all classrooms and working areas including the prep rooms.
Ensure maintenance of the equipment and materials used in each area.
Preparing equipment, materials, ingredients, chemicals and specimens for practical sessions and examinations, including constructing and setting up equipment as required.
Cleaning equipment and classrooms after practical lessons.
Science - Making up and ensuring the availability of standard solutions and other agents in all appropriate working areas.
Science - Developing and maintaining areas for living specimens to thrive and grow.
Science - Ensuring that living specimens (plants and animals) are cared for appropriately.
Managing stock levels
Using knowledge of COSHH regulations.
Support in First Aid provision across the STEM Cluster.
Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.
Perform, in accordance with any directions, which may reasonably be given to you by your Line Manager or Headteacher from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during the course of their work.
To play a part in the application of Health and Safety procedures of the academy, including reporting concerns to STEM Cluster Lead.
It is expected that all Staff will play a full and active part in the general life and activity of the Academy.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.
Closing date: 03/11/2025
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
