Science Technician in Birmingham

Ark St Alban’s Academy is seeking an experienced Science Technician to make an immediate impact in its outstanding Science department.

Providing all pupils with an academic and rigorous science education is central to our university preparatory curriculum. In this role, the successful candidate will work directly with curriculum leaders across multiple subjects to aid the preparation and delivery for high quality teaching and learning for pupils in all key stages. The successful candidate will also be able to collaborate with colleagues across the Ark network of schools to identify, iterate and implement best practice. In this role, the successful candidate will receive direct support from leaders both within and beyond the department through line-management.

Responsibilities

• Has a strong scientific background and ideally some lab or school technician experience.
• Can confidently prepare and set up practicals to support high-quality science lessons.
• Is organised, proactive and able to maintain equipment, stock and safe working spaces.
• Has great attention to detail and communicates well with staff and students.
• Brings a positive, helpful and professional approach to supporting an outstanding Science department.
• Is committed to high standards of Health & Safety and safe laboratory practice.

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

We are committed to addressing educational disadvantage. We consistently guide pupils to GCSE and A-Level outcomes which place our cohorts in the top 10% of schools nationally on many measures, including those for the progress of disadvantaged pupils. Our school serves pupils from central Birmingham. The percentage of our cohort eligible for the Pupil Premium is the eighth highest in the country. There are very few communities in the UK who need great teachers more than ours. Teachers and leaders at Ark St Alban’s Academy are determined to prove that the background of a young person can be no impediment to their success. Our school prepares pupils to succeed at elite universities, with our alumni proudly representing our community at prestigious destinations including Cambridge University, Durham University and the London School of Economics.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Note: we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage submitting your application at your earliest convenience.