Science Technician

ABOUT BOSWORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL 

Bosworth Independent School is a relatively small school of approximately 300 students. This enables us to offer a supportive family atmosphere, where students and staff can enjoy their work and thrive as valued people and professionals. Our ethos is one that believes in the importance of the individual and celebrates success regardless of the level. Students come from a wide variety of countries and are motivated and aspirational, mostly aiming for Russell Group and Oxbridge.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

The role of the post is to assist with the delivery of programmes in the three sciences. The aim is to help the Teachers of Science deliver the highest possible standard of teaching and so improve students’ performance in public examinations.

REPORTS TO

You will be directly responsible to the Head of Science. You will work under the general direction of the Headmaster.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

The following gives a guide to the main tasks and the scope of the role. These aren’t exhaustive, and may vary where necessary to suit the skill set of the post holder and the needs of the School.

   To assist in the pursuit of the highest quality of classroom and laboratory teaching by the timely and effective delivery of laboratory equipment and materials in support of the Science teachers’ demonstrations and practical classes

   To set up and to test the laboratory equipment and materials required by public examinations, and to be on-site and immediately available throughout each practical examination

   To participate in arrangements to support the laboratory programmes for targeted students entered in the Olympiad practical tests, the Engineering Education Scheme and the activities of the Science Clubs

   To contribute to the improvement of the Science Schemes of Work by helping the Science teachers improve and extend their classroom demonstrations and laboratory practical classes

   To maintain all laboratory equipment, glassware and associated teaching resources in accordance with good laboratory practice and the maintenance procedures laid down by the manufacturers

   To make recommendations about the purchase of apparatus and equipment and to maintain correct stock levels.

   To maintain a supply of distilled water, ice and organic materials sufficient for the needs of teaching and public examinations

   To help maintain the list of laboratory hazards and support the lead technician in the safe disposal of broken equipment, glassware and chemicals.

   To follow Health & Safety at Work regulations and the COSHH and CLEAPSS codes of practices

   To ensure that students adhere to the code of conduct set out in the Laboratory Rules

   To contribute to Departmental audits and action plans and the School’s action plan for continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence

   To receive direction from the Heads of Department and to work in partnership with the Lead Science Technician.

   To attend Departmental meetings and general School staff meeting as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The job requires that you are:

   Efficient and organised

   IT literate

   Smartly and professionally dressed

   Good at prioritising your time

   Comfortable working in English.

And that you have:

   An excellent working knowledge of, and background in, safe laboratory practices appropriate for the range of activities in a school age science programme

   A logical, structured and organised outlook on life

   High levels of energy, an even temper and a sense of humour

   Ability to relate to young people

   Ability and willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment

   Willingness to work unsociable hours, including occasional weekend and evenings

   Ability to work as a team member and lead by example

   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

   Experience working in a customer service role, if possible

BENEFITS 

•   Cycle to work Scheme

•   Tech Scheme 

•   Car Scheme

•   Free flu vaccine through Healthshield 

•   Free eye tests 

•   Financial wellbeing support via WageStream

•   Employee Assistance Programme

•   Group income protection 

•   GP24: GP Access for all 

•   Health Cash Plan

•   Death in Service

•   Long service awards

•   Employee referral scheme 

•   Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)

CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. 

With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China. 

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.

We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY 

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all. 

SAFEGUARDING 

CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.