Lab Technician - Full-time

New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6912-527S
• Posted:08/03/2024
• Pay:£17846-£18767 prorata (£21389-£22493 FTE)
• Start Date:March/April 2024
• App Close Date:30/03/2024 at 08:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

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New Line Learning are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and effective Lab Technician/ Senior Lab Technician with a passion for Science. You will need to share this passion with students to excite and inspire their learning journey.  This role is for 37 hours per week, 38 weeks.

Please note: The position may be available as a senior Lab Technician for the right candidate which a different salary banding would be provided for.

The appointed candidate will be responsible for ensuring that teaching staff in the department have the necessary equipment, resources, and apparatus to teach the practical aspects of their subjects inside laboratories of the school.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintaining the laboratories ensuring that the correct equipment, tools, chemicals and materials are
  stocked and stored correctly.
• Conducting safety checks on equipment and services as required.
• Ensuring the cleaning and general maintenance of each laboratory and teaching area.
• Maintaining equipment ensuring that all apparatus, tools and equipment are fit-for-purpose:
  repairing or replacing equipment in a timely manner to ensure teaching and learning is not impeded.
• Keeping stock records (and any other such records as required by the school), ensuring the
  appropriate stock levels are maintained through the maintenance of an up-to-date inventory
  including any protective equipment for staff and students.
• Making local purchases for the department and seeking cost-effective solutions to requisition needs;
  keeping appropriate receipts for reimbursement.
• Preparing apparatus, materials and solutions for use in practical activities both within lessons and for
  extracurricular activities, (e.g. clubs, activities, open days, presentation evenings).

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A trust that fosters a positive culture towards flexible working and work life balance.
• A Trust that is part of and offers access to the Employee Assistance program for all staff.
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and gaining nationally accredited qualifications
• The support of a Trust that currently runs two secondary schools, primary school and Nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com and arrange a visit. 

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Information about the school

New Line Learning Academy is a ‘Good’ school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local and wider communities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 743 286
• Email: officenll@futureschoolstrust.com

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