Senior Science Technician

Salary: Band 7 Point 14 actual pro rata salary £31,840 (Band Range 14 – 24)

Contact: Term Time Only 36 hrs per week 39 weeks per year

Location: Wembley, London

Nearest Tube station: Wembley Park (Jubilee/Metropolitan)

Start date: September 2024

Deadline: Monday 15 July 2024 at 8am

Interviews: Will be arranged on an ongoing basis. The school reserves the right to close this advert early and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment

Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) 

Opportunity to join an ‘Outstanding’ all-through academy specialising in mathematics and citizenship.

Ark Academy is an all-through school in Wembley Park, set against the backdrop of the iconic Wembley Stadium, with excellent transport links.

About the role:

We are seeking to appoint a confident Senior Science Technician to join a team of supportive, passionate and dedicated professionals.

This role is an essential part of the school’s success where you will be expected to assist students’ learning by managing practical lessons, which enhance student experience of science; provide guidance to teaching colleagues; supporting other Science Technicians and support the health and safety of the department.

You will join a friendly close-knit science department who believe strongly in teamwork.

By joining our school, you will be well supported with your professional development.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Have experience of working in a similar role in a school environment
• Have good oral, literacy and numeracy skills
• Have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every pupil
• Be committed and reliable with excellent communications in school and with external agencies.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Become part of a team of an ‘Outstanding’ all-through academy
• Join a highly successful science team that has an exceptional track record for training and developing staff
• Access continuous staff development. We have a minimum of 10 training days and weekly in school sessions of a high standard. 
• Join the Ark network and have access to a range of benefits including professional development opportunities, reduced gym membership and large retail discounts
• As a member of Ark Academy, you will receive extensive professional development geared towards excellence. Weekly sessions designed by those who understand the context of the school, are ensured to cater for our teachers’ every need. In addition, the school provides continual support and career progression. Numerous comprehensive training programmes are available to our staff from NQTs to aspiring middle and senior leaders
• Our successful behaviour policies treat student behaviour not as the responsibility of individual teachers, but of the entire school. This ensures as a teacher at Ark Academy, your time is never wasted dealing with discipline. Our students know what is expected of them, allowing both students and teachers to focus on learning

As an employee at Ark Academy, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK's most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 39 schools in 4 locations across the country. 

To find out more about Ark Academy and further benefits of working for Ark please click here 

How to apply:

To apply, please submit an application via the Ark online recruitment portal by Monday 15 July 2024 at 8am but please note: we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Eoghan Pierce, Head of Department on 020 8385 4370 or via email e.pierce@arkacademy.org,

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This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.  

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link. 

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.