Overview
Harris Academy Riverside is a popular non-selective academy opened in 2017 as part of the Harris Federation. We serve the Purfleet on Thames and West Thurrock communities and have around 900 students in the secondary academy and about 200 in the sixth form.
Vision
Harris Academy Riverside seeks to develop students who are successful, confident and happy, who inspire their community and who act with kindness and compassion towards others.
Ethos
In our procedures and daily routines, our broad and varied curriculum, our pedagogical model and our commitment to providing experience of the wider world we aim to promote a strong sense of community and belonging, to provide a blend of high challenge and high support and to encourage the development of outstanding habits of behaviour such as self-awareness, kindness, appreciation, humility, politeness, confident self-expression and self-presentation and outstanding habits of learning such as determination, resilience, organisation, reading, studying and practice.
Summary
We are looking for a Science Technician to provide technical support to the Science Department at Harris Academy Riverside, enabling the smooth running of practical classes and maintaining a safe working environment.
Responsibilities
* Assisting and advising teaching staff on the preparation and layout in classrooms for practical exercises, running trials of experiments, demonstrations and helping students with learning activities
* Ensuring equipment and materials are prepared to the teacher\'s specifications, including making up special equipment or modifying from existing equipment
* Advising students and staff on the safe and proper use of tools and equipment and on the correct and safe way to carry out learning activities
* Assisting in the safety, repair and general maintenance of all resources, equipment and tools, and advising where any maintenance or inspection is beyond your competence
* Ensuring the welfare and care of any plants and animals in the science area and the security of the equipment
* Ensuring understanding of science syllabus and schemes of work to prepare for practical lessons adequately
* Assisting with stock keeping
* Undertaking safety checks and risk assessments to comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, COSHH and other relevant legislation and school documentation
* Ensuring that all equipment and materials are stored safely, securely, and in good condition
* Safe disposal of used chemicals/hazardous waste
* Keeping up to date with health and safety regulations and with developments in practical science
* Working with other technical staff to assist in keeping areas neat, clean, tidy and in a safe condition in readiness for lessons, as well as cleaning and making safe spills, breakages and related incidents
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualifications to A Level or equivalent (A Level in either physics, chemistry or biology)
* COSHH training as appropriate
* Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
* Good understanding of a range of chemicals and their properties
* Experience or solid understanding of working as a technician in a school or educational establishment, undertaking a range of practical tasks
* Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students and strive to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve.
Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email us or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
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