Science Technician

at  Avanti Schools Trust

School
Avanti Fields School
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Full Time, Part Time
Contract Length
11th July 2025
Salary
See Advert Details
Posted
22nd October 2024
Start Date
2nd December 2024
Expires
3rd November 2024 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Start Date
2nd December 2024
Job ID
1449370
Start Date

2nd December 2024

• Contract Type :Fixed term contract
• Contract Length: 11th July 2025
• Job ID: 1449370

Salary: Grade 5 £26,425 - £28,288 per annum pro rota. Approximately £18,315 - £19,606 per annum (0.69309 FTE)
Please Note: This is a fixed-term contract ending on 11th July 2025. Candidates are required to work 32.5 hours per week.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Experience and excellent track record in the field of health and safety in a support role
• An ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• An ability to work creatively as an individual and as part of a team
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
  Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

ABOUT US AND THE ROLE:

As a Science Technician at Avanti Fields School, you will support the delivery of high-quality science education by preparing and maintaining laboratory equipment and materials for experiments and demonstrations.
You will collaborate closely with teachers to ensure that all safety protocols are followed and that students have a, hands-on learning experience. Your responsibilities include resolving technical issues, overseeing inventory management, and creating an engaging atmosphere that promotes curiosity and exploration in the sciences.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we’d encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.
Avanti Fields School is an all-through, faith-designated (Hindu) state school which welcomed the first intake of Year 7 students in September 2018, and first intake of Nursery and Reception students in September 2022. The school is rapidly expanding and will grow year by year to a full cohort of 1,320. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues its journey to outstanding.
The staff at Avanti Fields School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our students. All staff that work at the school will need to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our students.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a school which is driven by three key elements for both students and staff:

• Educational excellence
• Character formation
• Spiritual insight

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• The preparation of materials and equipment for science lessons.
• Maintaining science laboratories and preparation rooms and ensuring their equipment/ services are in good order.
• General duties in support of the teachers in the Science Department.