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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.
Safeguarding Statement
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. Please be aware that 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. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.