Senior Science Technician

PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel that is seeking a Senior Science Technician.  Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver this for our schools. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational.

As a school community and Trust, we place significant value on our professional working relationships with others. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who will be committed to forming strong relationships with other colleagues and stakeholders so that we can be united in achieving our shared vision and goals.

Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported.

Woolwich Polytechnic School is Boys are seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Senior Technician to join the Science Department. The post holder will play a vital role in the high quality of science teaching in the school and will contribute to the success of the department. You will be required to look after laboratory equipment, set up lessons and support students one to one in their overall achievement in Science and will work closely with the Head of Department and teachers.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about practical work and highly skilled in their understanding of health and safety, chemicals, equipment and processes.

Experience of working in a school environment would be beneficial as responsibilities will include preparation and support of practical lessons for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

·     A genuine passion for Science

·     The ability to skilfully use a range of tools, equipment and machinery

·     Previous experience of maintaining and adjusting a range of machinery and recording of checks.

·     Good knowledge of health and safety in labs

·     Good organisation skills

·     The ability to work within a team and support staff

·     The ability to support practical workshop sessions with supervision, practical instruction and demonstrations.

·     The drive and enthusiasm to engage and inspire pupils.

·     The dedication to improve the life chances of young people throughout the school.

As a member of Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys staff, we can offer you:

·     Opportunities for career progression

·     Access to apprenticeship training

·     Excellent professional development

·     A contributory pension scheme

·     Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals

·     Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee

·     An employee assistance programme

·     Season ticket loans

·     Excellent catering facilities

·     Cycle2Work Scheme

·     Secure on-site parking

·     Free daily coffee for staff

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

An online search will be completed for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and usually before interview

PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’. 

For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.

Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 24 November. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.