Role: Animal Care Technician
Academy: Outwood Academy Adwick
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary (Actual Salary): £17,839 - £18,124
Working Pattern: To be agreed at interview including some weekend and holiday cover / 52 weeks per year
Do you have a passion for practical science and the organisational drive to ensure all classrooms are fully equipped for exciting daily experiments and demonstrations? Are you committed to maintaining a safe and efficient learning environment where students can thrive? The main purpose of this role is to support teaching and learning in the Science Department on a day-to-day basis.
Welcome from the Principal
Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Principal: Vicky Gray
Outwood Academy Adwick is an 11-18 academy based just north of the large, friendly, South Yorkshire city of Doncaster.
We have been a member of the Outwood Family since 2009, and in our 2023 Ofsted inspection the academy was graded Good in all categories. The inspection noted ‘the school has a supportive and caring culture. Staff build warm and friendly relationships with pupils. Pupils achieve their full potential. Staff are proud to work at the school’.
We have also won numerous awards as a school and we have been accredited with the prestigious IQM Award, in addition to being an IQM Centre of Excellence for 3 years, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.
Why Choose Us?
* Cutting-Edge Facilities: Immerse yourself in state-of-the-art laboratories/classrooms equipped with the latest technology, creating an unparalleled environment for both students and educators. In September 2024 a mini hospital ward was built within the department to enhance our delivery of the T Level in Health (our flagship and unique offer), this has since been followed by a unique indoor and outdoor animal centre in September 2025 for our delivery of T Level Animal Care.
* Collaborative Culture: Become part of a collaborative and supportive community that values teamwork, creativity, and continuous professional development. Your ideas and expertise will be celebrated and embraced.
* Inspiring Student Body: Engage with bright and eager young minds who are ready to embark on a journey of discovery. Ignite their passion for science and guide them towards becoming future leaders in the field.
* Flexibility and Innovation: Be at the forefront of educational innovation, where your leadership will drive the implementation of progressive teaching methods and dynamic curriculum enhancements.
We are seeking to recruit an Animal Care Technician to provide support to the Science Department and the Animal Care facilities supporting the Animal Care Level 2 (BTEC) and Level 3 (Animal Care T Level). Duties will include animal welfare, ensuring animals are fed, watered, and cleaned, handling and moving animal safely, preparing materials and resources for lessons, setting up equipment for practical sessions and assisting teaching staff with practical and examinations.
Work days to be discussed/agreed along with weekend working.
The successful candidate will have Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths and relevant Health and Safety qualifications identified in the person specification. Experience of working in a relevant discipline within a laboratory or similar environment and a desire to work with small animals. Most important is the ability to be able to work independently and in a team, have initiative, and good organisational skills.
It is vital that you are able to prioritise your workload and ensure that strict deadlines are met whilst working under pressure and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To view the job description click here.
To view the person specification, which you should use to complete your application, click here.
To view the support staff recruitment booklet click here.
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