Technician - Multi Discipline (Science / Art)

Overview

We are looking for a Technician with a focus on Science and Art to join our brand new Pudsey Sixth Form College. You will work across teams supporting our science and creative curriculum areas. You will need to work well independently and as part of a team to prepare resources for practical science and creative sessions and occasionally support in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the preparation, delivery and setting up of all equipment (where necessary) for use by staff and students including related paperwork for practical sessions with the Science Department.
• Ensure the preparation, delivery and setting up of all equipment (when necessary) for use by staff and students including related paperwork for practical sessions within the Creative Arts Department.
• Ensure that workshops, laboratories, classrooms and all equipment used are kept clean, tidy and in a safe condition.
• Carry out routine and non-routine checking and fault investigation of all commonly used equipment and report to the senior/lead technician in cases where replacements/further investigation might be required.

About You

• GCSE English and Maths, grade A* – C or equivalent.
• You will have good communication skills.
• Be able to effectively manage your time and resources.
• Have a science background and an understanding of health and safety regulations as well as an understanding of relevant policies and codes of practice.
• Previous experience of working in an educational environment.
• Able to work on own initiative and within a team.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement: 27 days plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Generous pension schemes including Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Memberships and discounts, including TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting discounts through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities including staff development days.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities, depending on role requirements.

About Us

Pudsey Sixth Form College raises student aspirations and builds confidence to go beyond the expected. We do this through our shared passion for teaching, learning and broadening horizons. By joining Pudsey Sixth Form College you join a brand new campus and community dedicated to improving and inspiring the lives of young people through education. We empower students to strive for excellence, so whether you’re inspiring the next generation with your dynamic teaching or supporting the work of those who do, you know you will be making a positive impact every day. Choosing to work for Pudsey Sixth Form College means you will be part of creating something new and be able to leave your own mark while delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. We have a sense of belonging and are proud of our local community.

Safeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To learn more about our EDI objectives, please refer to our objectives.

Recruitment Agencies

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee or commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Training and Coaching

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