Science Technician

We are looking to recruit an efficient and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our Science team at Babington Academy. The successful applicant will have experience of working in an educational setting and be able to organise resources used to support the teaching of science within the academy. Good knowledge of health and safety procedures, COSHH & CLEAPS regulations and guidelines are essential together with good verbal, written and communication skills.

LwLAT is a small multi-academy Trust based in the heart of Leicester City, serving diverse and vibrant communities. Our strength comes from collaboration, with an emphasis on winning hearts and inspiring minds. We value inclusive practices and diverse teams, recognising that different perspectives and experiences enrich our working lives.

Why work for us? You will be given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in this role and you will have access to meaningful professional development.

Hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm (32.5 hours per week), 38 weeks per year.

How to Apply: For safer recruitment purposes we will only accept fully completed application forms through eTeach. CVs and resumes will not be considered.

Safeguarding Statement: The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Social Media Checks: As part of the shortlisting process, in line with measures identified in statutory guidance relating to safeguarding practice, the Trust will conduct searches on candidates selected for interview, through a third party, on social media in order to identify anything that could give rise to a safeguarding concern in what has been said or done online. Only information relevant to safeguarding concerns obtained from the search will be passed over for consideration during the recruitment process.

Benefits:

• Access to the highly competitive Teacher’s Pension Scheme (teaching posts only)
• Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff posts only)
• Staff Wellbeing Package – Access to a number of free services, including confidential counselling sessions, GP Helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation sessions.
• Staff Benefits Package – Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons plus cinema and travel.
• Cycle to Work – This initiative also allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories.
• Green Car Salary Sacrifice – Delivered in partnership with Tusker, eligible LwLAT employees can choose a brand new electric or plug‑in hybrid car that comes complete with motor insurance, servicing, maintenance, replacement tyres and RAC breakdown cover, for a fixed monthly amount.
• Free Financial Support Service from Barclays – support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing.
• Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff.
• Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff.

Visit the section Employee Benefits of the Trust website for more information.