Science Technician

Avanti Fields School, Leicester, LE5 0BX

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 February 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Please see JD for further information.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 11th July 2025
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 5 £27,715 - £29,578 per annum, pro rata. Approximately £19,209 - £20,500 per annum 0.69309 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

About us and the role

Are you passionate about science and eager to support the next generation of young scientists? We are seeking a detail-oriented Science Technician to play a key role in supporting the dynamic Science Department at our school.

In this vital role, you will be responsible for the preparation of materials and equipment for lessons, ensuring that science laboratories and preparation rooms are safe, well-organised, and fully equipped for engaging practical activities. You will work closely with teaching staff to support demonstrations and experiments, manage laboratory resources, and maintain scientific equipment to the highest standards.

Your duties will include preparing chemical solutions, setting up apparatus for lessons, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring health and safety protocols are rigorously followed. You’ll also be involved in managing laboratory stock, advising on equipment needs, and even caring for plants and animals used in lessons.

If you have a strong interest in science, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re an experienced technician or someone looking to start a career in science support, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving educational environment.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do?

• Prepare materials and equipment for science lessons.
• Maintain science laboratories and preparation rooms and their equipment and services in good order.
• General duties in support of the teachers in the Science Department.
• Ensure the laboratory is clean and tidy in conjunction with the teacher in charge of the room.

What are we looking for?

• Educated to GCSE – including in English, mathematics and science.
• Level 3 or higher qualification in science and/or laboratory technical work. (Desirable)
• Up to date training in health and safety and an excellent track record in the field of health and safety – in particular relating to laboratory work (desirable)
• An ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• An ability to work creatively as an individual and as part of a team.

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

What the school offers its staff

Avanti Fields School is an all-through, faith-designated (Hindu) state school which welcomed the first intake of Year 7 students in September 2018, and first intake of Nursery and Reception students in September 2022. The school is rapidly expanding and will grow year by year to a full cohort of 1,320. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues its journey to outstanding.

The staff at Avanti Fields School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our students. All staff that work at the school will need to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our students.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a school which is driven by three key elements for both students and staff:

• Educational excellence
• Character formation
• Spiritual insight

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development
• Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

Further details about the role

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.

Commitment to safeguarding

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD - Science Technician.pdf - 139 KB (opens in new tab)

About Avanti Fields School

• School type: Free School, Hindu, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1086 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Avanti Fields School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: talent@avanti.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/avanti-fields-school (opens in new tab)

Avanti Fields School is a new all-through school which welcomed the first intake of Year 7 students in September 2018. The school is rapidly expanding, and will grow year by year to a full cohort of 1,320. This is an exciting time to join the school as it moves into its new state of the arts building and continues its journey to outstanding.

Avanti Fields School; we are an all-through; 3–16 Hindu-faith school – part of the multi-academy, Avanti Schools Trust.

Avanti Schools are extremely popular with Hindu and non-Hindu parents alike who want an outstanding, disciplined and inclusive environment for learning for their children.

Our established schools in London and Leicester are all at least rated good with outstanding features and have the highest expectations are our pupils.

Avanti’s faith ethos means high academic and moral standards and an environment that values and nurtures the best within all faiths.

Avanti Fields is a Hindu-designated faith school, part of the growing family of Avanti schools. However, staff and students at Avanti Fields School do not originate from any specific faith background. Applications are welcome from practitioners of any faith and from those of none; they will, however, be expected to be in full sympathy with the unique ethos and vision of the School.

Arranging a visit to Avanti Fields School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email talent@avanti.org.uk.

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