Science Lab Technician

Due to the increasing popularity of our Academy, the student population is growing, and we are looking to expand and enhance our remarkable team of teachers to meet the demand of our community.

Park Academy in West London is a Secondary School where we believe that fostering self-worth, engagement, and purpose provides the key to successful outcomes for our students. We support the young people who walk through our doors to learn, reach their potential, and have a positive impact on the local community. Life as a staff member at Park Academy is focused on helping to guide our students towards those goals, and we offer innovative and targeted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities that reflect both the school’s and your individual needs.

We are seeking an experienced Science Lab Technician to join the science technician team to support the teaching of all aspects of the Science curriculum at all key stages.  The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of the Science Department to ensure that full support is given to the Science Department. This will include ensuring that the science lessons are equipped with the necessary equipment, apparatus, chemicals, animal organs etc. as required by the science team.

Applicants should have experience of working with laboratory apparatus and chemicals etc. They should have the ability to work well under pressure and use their own initiative. The role may include carrying out health and safety checks on storage areas; carrying out tests on equipment within the science department; being aware of risk assessments that may need to be carried out for practical experiments, technician working procedures including the use and storage of hazardous materials; being aware of the COSHH guidelines; have a good standard of education including GCSE in Science, English and Maths (or equivalent); strong IT skills; excellent interpersonal skills (in order to relate to and engage with people at all levels including students, parents, teachers and support staff.)

If you believe you are the right person for this role and would like to be a part of the team, then it would be great to hear from you.

Interview date – To Be Confirmed

Closing date - Thursday 14th November 2024 at 4.00pm

[Please note that strong candidates will be interviewed prior to the closing date.]

Park Academy West London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to all pre-placement checks, including obtaining references, proof of eligibility to work in the UK, and an enhanced DBS check.

About Aspirations:

Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.”