About the Role
Leeds Sixth Form College are seeking a Lead Science Technician to join their Applied Science Department,.
You will lead a team consisting of the Lead Science Technician, a Science Technician, and an Apprentice Science Technician. You will support Science practicals for GCSE and A level Sciences as well as Level 2 and 3 BTEC Applied Science and Level 2 and 3 Access Science courses. You will work well independently and as part of a team to prepare resources for practical sessions as well as occasionally supporting in the laboratory.
What You Will Do
1. Ensure all equipment is prepared for lessons in accordance with teacher specifications.
2. Organisation, preparation, repair, cleaning, transport and collection of all subject related equipment and materials.
3. Work in conjunction with the appropriate teachers to advise, demonstrate, and help students on the safe and proper use of tools and equipment and on the correct and safe way to carry out learning activities.
4. Lead the technician team, across the department.
5. To advise and train staff, as necessary, on Health and Safety issues and on the best way to carry out practical work, new ways of demonstrating experiments, new techniques or procedures available.
6. To assist and advise staff on the preparation and layout in the classrooms for practical exercises.
7. Understand the schemes of work & syllabi of science in order to prepare for practical lessons.
8. Preparation of stock orders and ensure supplies, materials, and equipment are correctly invoiced.
About You
9. You will have good communication skills, be able to effectively manage your time and be able to manage resources.
10. You will have a science background and an understanding of health and safety regulations as well as an understanding of relevant policies and codes of practice.
11. You will have previous experience of working as a Science technician in a busy educational environment and be able to effectively manage your time.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
By joining Leeds Sixth Form College you join a community dedicated to improving the lives of young people through education. 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 Leeds Sixth Form College means that you will be part of a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Leeds Sixth Form College.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.