About this Role

We are seeking to appoint a high-calibre Science Technician to join a talented and supportive Science Department at The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for empowering young women, and for guiding them to be the best version of themselves.

The successful candidate will:

• Share our commitment to building great learning communities for our students.
• Ensure the efficient preparation and organisation of equipment for lessons as required upon request to prior notice given 48 hours in advance.
• Clean equipment after use and assist with any chemical spillage when they occur.
• General routine laboratory maintenance
• Ensure safe storage and use of laboratory equipment.
• Refer stock requirements to the Head of Science and Head Technician and assist in the ordering process.

·         Ensure the general application of Health and Safety procedures in relation to laboratories (appropriate training will be provided).

·         Be motivated to help develop amazing young women

• Work collaboratively across the school
• Support the ongoing growth and development of the department

The successful candidate will become part of an oversubscribed, flourishing school for girls aged 11 to 18, with confident, courteous, articulate students and an ethos in empowerment.  The school is committed to providing the best learning opportunities in a safe, secure and friendly environment with dedicated colleagues who strive for excellence. 

In return we can offer you:

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues
• A stimulating and welcoming learning environment with excellent facilities, including a farm, an art gallery and our own railway
• Strong links with girls’ schools in the UK and abroad through the International Coalition of Girls Schools (ICGS)
• Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24-hour-a-day access to a GP helpline for you and those within your household, a counselling service, stress management, weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more.
• Increased priority in admission to our school for your child/ren
• Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line) and on a main bus route

For further information about this role, please email recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com. Visits to the school are welcomed.

The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. With beautiful buildings and a stunning site, the school has been recognised as 'Ofsted Outstanding' for Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management. The Frances Bardsley Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of its teachers and leaders, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.

At the LIFE Education Trust, our mission is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish'. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees. 

The Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date.

We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented. LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.