Science and Technology Technician

Responsibilities include participating in raising and maintaining standards of education for students by setting up and preparing lessons. Support teachers in delivering the national curriculum directly and indirectly. Supervise and guide others (including non-specialist teachers) in the operation of all equipment/machinery in the subject area, ensuring that operation is within statutory health and safety standards to fulfil the required standards of service delivery. Supervise the set-up, test and preparation of apparatus, equipment, machinery, chemicals and/or materials following statutory health and safety requirements to support specific learning requirements within the delivery of the curriculum. Order curriculum equipment where required, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times. Support the teacher in lessons where necessary.

Qualifications:

• GCSE in Sciences, Technology, English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Good standard of education, including literacy and numeracy.
• The ability to quickly establish positive relationships with pupils and parents.

Benefits:

• NJC 6 £25,989 FTE per annum (£22,828.18 pro rata per annum).
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education.
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme.
• Awards and Recognition Scheme.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Benefits Platform.
• Holiday discounts.
• Cinema tickets.
• Restaurant booking discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education” statutory guidance.

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all-through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.