Science Technician
Forest Academy
Redbridge
- New
- Salary:
- LBR 4
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn 2024
- Apply by:
- 13 September 2024
Job overview
Science Technician
(with the possibility of a Senior Science Technician Role)
Based at The Forest Academy, IG6 3TN
36 hours per week – Term-time Only
LBR Scale 4: £21,922.77 - £23,021.09 (pro-rated) per annum dependent on experience
(£25,629 - £26,913 FTE)
Benefits Include:
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Private Healthcare
Required - ASAP
Beacon Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a dynamic and well organised individual to work within a team of science technical staff. The role will include providing technical support within our Science department.
The Forest Academy is on an exciting journey, and we are looking for an individual who is committed to making a difference to the lives of our students. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational individual who is ambitious and has a real passion for Science.
The role would be suitable for a recent graduate in a scientific discipline, providing an excellent opportunity to develop key skills and knowledge, such as an understanding of Health and Safety in a school laboratory setting. Individuals interested in a career in teaching may also find that working as a science technician affords a great chance to use your scientific knowledge whilst also allowing you to gain school-based experience. We would also welcome applications from individuals with the potential to be appointed as a Senior Science Technician, acting as a leader within the Science team to ensure that our students are inspired and excited by Science. If you would be interested in being appointed to the Senior Science Technician role, please state this in the application form.
We are looking for a reflective individual who enjoys learning and gaining new skills. We will be committed to supporting your professional development and know that you would enjoy being a key part of our team.
Students enjoy studying Science at The Forest Academy. We currently deliver Applied Science and A Level Biology courses within the Sixth Form at The Forest Academy, and as we look to expand this offer in the future, would relish the opportunity to appoint someone who can directly influence our curriculum by exploring how new and exciting practicals can be used to underpin and demonstrate key scientific ideas. We have recently renovated three of our Science labs, and we are always looking for ways to enhance the experience that our students receive within their Science lessons. This role is crucial for our students, and will be pivotal in helping them to have high aspirations and to achieve at the highest level.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.
Enhanced DBS (with list checks) is required for this post.
The below documents must be read prior to applying for this role and will be factored into interviews:
Keeping Children Safe in Education
BMAT – Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Further information and an application form can be found at https://nelta.co.uk/vacancies/
Please forward your electronic applications to recruitment@beaconacademytrust.co.uk
We are pleased to announce that Beacon Multi Academy Trust will be working alongside Benenden Healthcare in offering a Healthcare Plan to its employees. There is no obligation to opt in to the healthcare plan, it is just part of our ongoing priority to support staff wellbeing across the Trust.
Please note we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.
Attached documents
About Forest Academy
- Forest Academy
- Harbourer Road, Hainault, Ilford
- Essex
- IG6 3TN
- United Kingdom
The Forest Academy
The Forest Academy is a medium-sized, community school integral to the Beacon Multi - Academy Trust. We are a good school (Ofsted, 2023), serving a diverse and vibrant community in Hainault.
Values and vision
We are proud of the inclusive nature of TFA, particularly our Additionally Resourced Provision, Beacon Communication School, for students with a range of social communication difficulties including Autism and Asperger’s syndrome, with a new 6thform provision as part of Beal 6th form.
We have a co-located 6th form with Beal High School. We have exceptionally high aspirations for all of our students, and support them to set goals and think about their futures. Students from TFA and Beal 6th form go on to some of the best universities and apprenticeships, and we consistently secure 100% progression for our students.
Our school has an atmosphere of challenge and purpose. Our students experience a rich, varied curriculum ensuring excellent outcomes and high-quality progression routes. We seek to broaden our students’ experiences by providing a choice of more than 40 clubs per week, and all students access a range of curriculum trips each year.
Ofsted
The Forest Academy has been judged as a good school (January 2023).
“Forest Academy is a welcoming place for pupils of all cultures and faiths… Leaders and governors have high expectations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Pupils feel safe and are happy. Staff have a positive working relationship with pupils, which reflects the school’s culture of respect. Pupils are polite and considerate of others. They learn in an orderly and calm environment.”
View Forest Academy’s latest Ofsted report
Principal
Mr Will Mackintosh
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