Science Technician
Oakbank, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1ER17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
June 2025
Closing date
2 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,194.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 3 SCP 9 - Part Time/ Term Time Only
Science Technician job summary
Oakbank is a school of potential that drives for the betterment for all. The school is committed to a journey of transformation, where staff, students and parents are committed to improving the quality and experience of education for its community. We believe that every child deserves to not only access the full curriculum, but should thrive in their curriculums, developing academically, personally and holistically as a result of passionate and adaptive teaching, resulting in committed learning that secures successful outcomes. Our current phase of school improvement features our entire team, working together at pace to offer greater stability, more innovation and creativity. The aim is for greater consistency for all students, enabling them to manage their learning and themselves more effectively.
Our collective determination to make Oakbank a happier and higher performing school affirms our commitment to our values: integrity, collaboration and excellence. We believe in excellence for our students to give them the opportunities to have choices in their lives, empowering them to choose the future that they desire off the back of hard work. We believe in working together to ensure that our community supports one another and challenges one another to be the ‘best yet’ versions of ourselves, not because we have to improve but because if we do, the potential is endless. And we believe in the fidelity of our vision for students and staff, and strive to retain our moral compass when making decisions, to ensure an open, inclusive and happy community at Oakbank.
About the role
The Science department are seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious individual, with a passion for research and development within education. The technician will support the department in bringing to life the practical elements of the curriculum, to enrich our students with their transformational journey beyond education. We are a very supportive department, who work hard to support professional development and this role could be a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in education, or laboratory-based roles.
Job purpose
To support the planning and delivery of a safe and engaging science curriculum through the preparation and delivery of practical science resources, under the guidance of the Senior Science Technician and Head of Science.
Main duties and responsibilities
To assist the Senior Science Technician in coordinating the use of, and development of, practical resources and facilities, including the provision of guidance and support in meeting the practical requirements of the science curriculum, including liaising with all areas of the school and outside organisations.
Assist in delivery of practical aspects of lessons, e.g. delivery of a practical demonstration or supporting during a class practical, ensuring practical resources are arranged in such a way as to make the practical run as smoothly as possible e.g. individual trays per group with required equipment already sorted.
Support with relevant afterschool events e.g. Yr 6 open evenings’
Be responsible for the management and control of science resources. This includes, but is not exclusively, maintaining an up-to-date inventory, arranging purchase orders for stock before it runs out, keeping financial records of departmental expenditure, suggesting alternative practical’s to reduce resources used unnecessarily.
Ensure all relevant paperwork is maintained for the radioactive sources in tandem with the school radiation protection supervisor if this is not the senior science technician
Take a proactive approach in your own CPD, highlighting areas of interested and further development through line management and keeping up to date with mandatory whole school training
Attend regular meetings with the technician team to share updates, determine workflow, concerns etc.
Attend one whole department meeting per half term to provide updates to the teaching team.
Keeping up to date with current procedures and recommendations from CLEAPSS
Ensure the Health & Safety and well-being of pupils in the classroom, staff and technicians by assessing risks in planned and day-to-day activities and reducing any risks to an acceptable level. Inform teaching staff of safer alternatives they could carry out to achieve the same learning where possible.
To take an active part in meetings, where appropriate, making a positive contribution and supporting the academy policies and good practice i.e. in staff meetings, parents evening and training events.
Any other activities, which reasonably match the level of responsibility for the post and are within the guidance given in the schoolteachers pay and conditions document and The Education (Specified Work and Registration) (England) Regulations 2003.
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required, including First Aid Training [CLEAPSS/FAW].
Treat all users of the school with courtesy and consideration
Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which support equal opportunities for all
Comply with health and safety policies and procedures at all times and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff & visitor (in accordance with appropriate health & safety legislation) at all times.
To show a record of excellent attendance and punctuality.
To adhere to the Academy’s Dress Code & Staff Code of Conduct.
Undertake supervision duties as allocated, which may take place before, during and after school including break and lunchtime.
This job description will be supported by the school improvement plan which will identify key distinct tasks and responsibilities for this role in the school year. These will be derived from ongoing school self-evaluation and other local/national priorities. The postholder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the school’s policies and procedures including child protection and safeguarding procedures.
These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the recruitment campaign earlier that this date subject to the volume of applications received. We therefore encourage candidates to submit applications as early as possible.
It is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a ‘regulated activity’. The position advertised is a ‘regulated activity’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Oakbank
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 522 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oakbank website
Oakbank school is a place where every student thrives and in which our values of integrity, collaboration and excellence shine through all that we do. Our students are at the heart of the school, and we are immensely proud of their achievements and of the great opportunities our school has to offer them. We are an ambitious and successful community, where all students are supported, valued, and provided with everything they need to thrive.
We are a truly caring and supportive school community in which every student is accepted and loved and where all students are encouraged to celebrate what makes them unique. We aim to provide the very best environment for success and our consistently high expectations drive Oakbank students to achieve personal excellence in all they do. We are incredibly proud of our wonderful school community.
We have made great strides in recent times to become a highly successful school and we will not rest in our ambition of being the best that we possibly can be.
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