Science Technician

Langdon Park School is looking for a highly capable and enthusiastic Science Technician to support the safe delivery of science practical's and co-curricular activities.

You will be primarily based in the Science department, where you'll work closely with teaching staff to deliver a well-organized, effective and safe experimental environment. This will involve preparing, setting out and clearing away equipment and materials for lessons and practical examinations (including checking and/or calibrating equipment), in accordance with required timescales. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a conscientious, approachable individual who has a positive attitude to their work and enjoys multitasking in a busy and varied department. You will possess an understanding of practical science, along with the knowledge and skills to prepare solutions, and a basic understanding of health and safety in a laboratory environment. You should have high levels of computer literacy, good organizational skills and the ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team. Any additional training will be given as required.

What we offer in the school:

‘Leaders and teachers ensure that they know and champion each individual pupil…have high expectations of all…There is a warm regard between staff and pupils…Pupils are calm and polite, friendly and courteous…Staff are proud to work at the school. They appreciate leaders’ support for their well-being and the provision of professional development opportunities” Ofsted, April 2023

• A supportive, motivated and strongly committed staff.  
• Open-door with the Head-teacher and KIT (Keeping-in-touch) appointments
• Fortnightly line-management meetings
• A focus on cognitive-science, pedagogy and regular sharing of teaching and learning
• Free access to an on-site gym and staff counsellor
• Time off in lieu days in recognition of CPD
• A clear staff code of conduct and well-being charter
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• Free car parking and excellent transport links for all of London

Please note we reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we recruit before the deadline.

Langdon Park is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A DBS enhanced disclosure that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of appointment.

Also please note in accordance with the latest KCSIE guidance, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches.

For all information please contact the Headteachers PA - Sue Isaac on 0207 987 4811 or email Isaacs@langdonpark.org

Deadline: 9am Friday 1st November

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