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Organisation: Park Lane Academy
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8:15 am–3:15 pm, Mon‑Fri) Term time plus 5 days
Number of Jobs: 1
Location: Park Lane, Exley, Halifax, HX3 9LG
Position Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade 4, Scale Point 7‑11
Advert Wording: Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Park Lane Academy
Responsibilities
* Under the overall supervision of the Director of Science, coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities, and provide assistance and advice to meet the practical needs of the science curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and support staff outside the department.
* Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources and/or long‑term projects.
* Ensure the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment by actively contributing to the assessment, monitoring and review of health and safety procedures and information resources.
* Keep up to date with current procedures and practices through continuing professional development.
* Provide technical advice and support on health and safety issues to teaching and trainee technical staff.
* Safely treat and dispose of used materials including hazardous substances and respond to actual or potential hazards.
* Maintain and store equipment and materials safely and accessibly.
* Maintain, repair and construct apparatus and equipment as appropriate; report defects in equipment or safety procedures to the Department Manager.
* Assist the Health & Safety Manager by monitoring and advising on high‑risk departments and completing associated documentation.
* Support the Health & Safety Manager with general health & safety reviews.
* Commit to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and young people.
* Attend supervision to monitor workload, work‑life balance, mental health and impact.
* Work in accordance with all Academy/Trust policies and procedures, including compliance with GDPR.
* Collaborate with members of the department.
* Commit to self‑review and development.
* Create and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
* Participate in the school’s training and development programme.
* Perform any other duties at the reasonable discretion of the Principal or their designate.
* Specific duties include making up solutions, assembling apparatus, delivering equipment to rooms, collecting, checking and returning equipment to stores, caring for laboratory equipment and apparatus, arranging maintenance and repair of resources, constructing and modifying apparatus, general laboratory cleaning, organising and storing chemicals and equipment, stocktaking, disposing of waste materials appropriately, caring for plants and/or animals, trialling practical activities, carrying out risk assessments for technician activities, providing technical support to experienced and trainee teachers as well as students, assisting in practical classes, carrying out demonstrations, keeping up to date with developments in practical science, performing health and safety checks on laboratories, prep rooms and stores, placing orders and checking deliveries, and filing and keeping assessments.
To be appraised in line with the school’s current Performance Management Policy by the Line Manager. The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the Trust may require the job holder to undertake duties commensurate with the level of the role.
As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the Trust’s responsibilities towards safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. It isn’t just about the very old and the very young; it is about everyone who may be vulnerable.
You are expected to carry out your duties with due regard to current and future Trust policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention during the recruitment process, induction, staff handbook, on‑going performance development and through trust communications.
How to Apply
* Complete the application form fully, via My New Term www.mynewterm.com ensuring all details are accurate and all declarations are signed.
* Enclose at least two professional referees, with one being the current employer and any other employers in the last two years (with email addresses if possible).
* Do not enclose additional CVs.
* Fully complete the relevant skills and experience section of the form, addressing the key characteristics and experiences outlined in the person specification and the unique contribution you could make to the future success of our Trust.
* Include information on how you will develop the role and how your previous experience has equipped you for this.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and staff. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and the Academy’s Safer Recruitment policy and procedures. Two references will be taken up prior to the interview process; please ensure your referees are prepared and aware of your application.
Closing date: 23 November 2025, 11:55 PM
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