Science Technician

Broadway Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 3DP

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36.5 hours per week term time only + 2 weeks in school holidays (41 weeks)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 2 (£24,027 - £25,992 full time equivalent) Actual pro rata salary £22, 394 - £24,226

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: https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/broadway-academy

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Broadway Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1255 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Broadway Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: broadway@hays.com
• Phone number: 07921583731
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/broadway-academy (opens in new tab)

Broadway is a successful Academy with an inclusive ‘can do’ attitude which supports all young people in achieving their ambitions. This is captured in our motto: “Our Children, Our Community, Believe it can be done!”

Our Academy develops, in partnership with parents, rounded, responsible, caring young adults who live the school’s values and contribute to the society that they live in. This is achieved by encouraging students to live out and practice the Academy values of Integrity, Respect, Optimism, Responsibility, Appreciation, Aspiration, Generosity and Inclusivity.

Our curriculum is tailored to the particular needs of our community and designed so that all students maximise their academic potential so that they can flourish, both whilst at school and throughout their lives, as pro-active British citizens. We have a particular emphasis on ensuring that students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds excel in all aspects of Academy life.

We provide a safe, caring and inspirational learning environment based on high quality learning, exceptional pastoral support and a stunning co-curricular programme.

You can find more information about our school on our website https://www.broadway-academy.co.uk/

Arranging a visit to Broadway Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email broadway@hays.com.

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