Prep School Lab Technician

Overview

The Role This is an exciting and new position in the Prep School for a candidate who would like a broad and varied role within a school setting. The successful candidate will be committed to providing proactive support to our science department and to colleagues in the Prep School.

Hours: 20 hours per week for 36 weeks per year (34 weeks term time, plus inset days, plus 2 weeks in the holidays). During the holidays we can be flexible on how the hours are worked. Salary: £10,483 Start Date: As soon as possible (early applications welcome)

It is Culford\'s mission to unlock the potential of every child and to develop lifelong values and a love of learning within a community that strives for excellence and nurtures compassion and resilience. We aim to be an internationally recognised independent boarding school that stands out as a leader in innovation placing a focus on nurturing the individual to fulfil their unique ambitions as global citizens contributing to a strong and sustainable future. As staff, we commit to supporting these aims within our individual roles and responsibilities and the strategic aims of the School should be borne in mind alongside this job description. A warm, caring character balancing a professional and learning-focused attitude will get the best out of pupils, along with a problem-solving approach and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Providing support for the science department. This may include:
  • Ensuring the availability of suitable materials and equipment and obtaining costs for materials, compiling and placing orders.
  • Preparing, dismantling and cleaning materials and equipment for practical lessons as specified by teaching staff and delivering equipment to teaching rooms.
  • Overview of Health & Safety including risk assessments of practical work.
  • Carrying out visual checks of all equipment in all rooms before being used by pupils.
  • Providing a backup service for lessons so that extras, deficiencies, faults or spare equipment may be available for lesson continuity.
  • Keep the sinks and worktops clean; stock rooms and cupboards clean, tidy and in good order.
  • Assist with administrative tasks and attend staff meetings as directed.
• Cover supervision — Primarily teachers cover absent colleagues for lessons and duties but in times of need, cover supervision will be required.

Qualifications and Training

• Willing to undertake necessary training when required
• Solid work history

Person Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication skills
• Articulate, bright and able to learn quickly
• Proactive, enthusiastic and hardworking
• Welcoming and approachable team player
• Sensitive and effective communication skills
• Smart and professional in appearance
• Discreet and able to maintain confidentiality
• The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Confidence to deal calmly with difficult issues
• Confidence to challenge and improve systems

Other Information

• This job description will be reviewed annually and may be amended or modified after consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of tasks but sets out the main expectations of the School in relation to the post holder\'s professional responsibilities and duties. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks to meet vetting and barring requirements.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Culford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Job applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening and be subject to checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Successful applicants must complete mandatory pre-employment training in safeguarding and other key areas before the commencement of employment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. We comply with the DBS code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, available on request. As you have been shortlisted, you are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers. For guidance, seek legal advice or contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website: Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/; Unlock - https://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/

Hours: 20 hours per week for 36 weeks per year (34 weeks term time, plus inset days, plus 2 weeks in the holidays). During the holidays we can be flexible on how the hours are worked. Start Date: As soon as possible (early applications welcome)