Science Technician

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Part of the Outwood Family since 2018, Outwood Academy Freeston is a welcoming and supportive academy with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child.

We have an exciting opportunity for a School Science Technician to join our team. As a Science Technician, you will provide practical and technical support to teachers delivering the Science curriculum, preparing and maintaining resources to enable safe and engaging practical activities to be undertaken by staff and students. You will provide advice and guidance ensuring that COSHH regulations are adhered to at all times. This role will give you practical experience working with both students and teachers in a committed and friendly department.

The role will require you to order and maintain a stock inventory, clean and remove science apparatus at the end of lessons.

We are seeking to appoint an individual who:

• Has a minimum of A-Level Science or equivalent qualifications
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths or equivalent
• COSHH/CLEAPSS and other relevant Health and Safety qualification
• Has the ability to communicate effectively
• Good organisational planning skills including prioritising tasks
• Is able to work as part of a team and be flexible to the needs and priorities of the school
• Is proficient with IT

The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and you will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and successful organisation. The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities and various routes for career progression.

Our teams are the beating heart of our organisation. Not only do you get a competitive salary but also access to our reward and recognition centre, Outwood Plus.

Developed in conjunction with our colleagues, Outwood Plus is packed full of discounts, designed to save you money on everyday purchases, and has a range of resources dedicated to improving the physical, mental and financial well-being for everyone in the family.

No matter what role you play in improving the lives of our students, you get full access to this from day one of your employment.

• Great discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers.
• Excellent pension scheme to secure your future retirement.
• 24/7 GP access to get you the help & support you need faster.
• Practical and emotional support for personal, legal and financial issues.
• Paid leave for those important moments in life that really matter.
• Access to workouts, recipes, money tools and much more!

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson

We are an 11-16 academy, based in Normanton, Wakefield in West Yorkshire. Part of the Outwood Family since 2018, we are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.

We aim to promote the highest standards of academic achievement through inspiring teaching and learning, giving young people the knowledge, skills, values and confidence to succeed in life.

We believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching. We are innovators with a knowledge-rich curriculum, designed to personalise learning for every student, helping them to reach their potential.

We have won numerous awards as a school and being an IQM Centre of Excellence highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.

Our first OFSTED judgement was Requires Improvement, with good for Leadership and Management and Curriculum and we strive on our journey towards becoming Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status. If you share our vision, join our family.