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Science Technician

Orion Eden Park, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3RD

This job expired on 9 August 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  9 August 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 July 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC Scale 4, points 8-10 (40 hours, 39 week)

Science Technician job summary

Based at Eden Park High School

Education for the 21st Century is a values-led organisation, driven by a determination to create welcoming and open schools for the local community, where every person thrives, makes excellent progress, and succeeds. We are committed to improving outcomes and transforming lives, realising social mobility, and the transformative power of education. We value the difference in all of our schools while seeking to bring them together around a framework that delivers an enriching experience and a great education for the young people within our care. 

We want the very best for all of our young people. Our plan to ensure that we deliver great schools is underpinned by our shared values of trust, kindness, and endeavour. Our schools and our staff are collaborative and we seek to create consistency and quality throughout.  

Our leaders create improvement in schools that is robust and sustainable. We are as enthusiastic about developing and nurturing our staff, as we are about developing our young people. Our professional development programs and our approach to school improvement provide quality and rigor while creating a depth of experience and learning for our staff. 

This role is primarily to support the day-to-day running of our science department. You will undertake a practical health and safety role for the department and be committed to supporting students in an educational setting. Additionally, you will be required to provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Science Department.

MAIN DUTIES:

General:

Essential:

• Helping with the preparation of science practical lessons under the supervision of the Senior Science Technician

• Preparation of chemicals under the guidance of the Senior Science Technician

• Clearing away and cleaning of glassware/equipment from science lessons

• Keeping labs/prep room clean and tidy

• Ensuring labs are fully equipped, replacing broken equipment if necessary

• Maintenance and repair of science equipment

• Periodic stock checking

• Care of plants and animals within the department

• Ensure that work is undertaken in accordance with Health and Safety legislation currently prevailing and that safety checks on equipment take place as and when required

• Use of the computer to amend stock lists, to liaise with staff regarding equipment orders and looking up lesson plans

• To carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Senior Science Technician/Head of Science

Health & Safety:

• Maintain a safe, clean working environment at all times.

• Carry out daily visual checks of all equipment before use by students, maintaining and mending equipment when necessary.

• Ensure all equipment is accounted for, in correct numbers, and in the correct place.

• Store all equipment securely after use and control the use of specialised equipment and materials.

• Report any misuse of equipment, and materials, including health and safety hazards, to the Head of Department.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of satisfactory safety standards and ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations for the safety of staff and students.

• Follow CLEAPSS guidance when preparing and disposing of chemicals.

• Ensure all students follow the correct health and safety procedures, such as wearing the correct protective safety goggles/PPE.

• Enforce safety regulations for all equipment, and the cleaning and sterilising of equipment.

Lessons:

• Prepare materials for science lessons, as requested by specific staff.

• Ensure each teaching room is tidy and clean after lessons, including the cleaning of sinks, draining boards, equipment, surfaces, and any other areas.

Other:

• Carry out other tasks reasonably requested by Head of Science in accordance with the post holder’s skills and qualifications.

• Support calendared school activities and events, such as Open Evenings.

• Attend any specific technician training as required

*We reserve the right to this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Education for the 21st Century is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Education for the 21st Century is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.

Commitment to safeguarding

Education for the 21st Century is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Education for the 21st Century is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.

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About Orion Eden Park

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1303 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Orion Eden Park website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eden-park-high-school

Education for the 21st Century is a values-led organisation, driven by a determination to create welcoming and open schools for the local community, where every person thrives, makes excellent progress, and succeeds. We are committed to improving outcomes and transforming lives, realising social mobility, and the transformative power of education. We value the difference in all of our schools while seeking to bring them together around a framework that delivers an enriching experience and a great education for the young people within our care.

We want the very best for all of our young people. Our plan to ensure that we deliver great schools is underpinned by our shared values of trust, kindness, and endeavour. Our schools and our staff are collaborative, and we seek to create consistency and quality throughout.

Our leaders create improvement in schools that is robust and sustainable. We are as enthusiastic about developing and nurturing our staff, as we are about developing our young people. Our professional development programs and our approach to school improvement provide quality and rigor while creating a depth of experience and learning for our staff.

In joining Eden Park High School and the family of schools within E21C you will gain access to an unparalleled level of support and development in a forward-thinking school and trust.

Eden Park High School is a new school in Beckenham. We opened in 2017, moved into our purpose-built new premises in 2019, celebrated our first ever GCSE results in 2022 and have opened our new Sixth Form this September. With a new and expanded leadership team, this young school is starting an exciting new chapter as we build the culture, systems and teams that will see us expand further over the next two years and deliver an outstanding quality of education for the community.

We are currently recruiting exceptional teachers and support staff who want to be part of our journey of transformation. We want people who will share in our ethos and values and set a new standard of excellence and inspire young minds.

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