Science Technician

Job Description

Passionate about inspiring young people Join us at Harris Academy SuttonWe are looking for an enthusiastic science technician to support our state-of-the-artscience department.Your opportunityThis is a superb opportunity for a science technician looking to work in a state-of-the-art academy environment. The academy has outstanding science facilities spread over two floors, including specialist Biology, Chemistry and Physics laboratories, and a super-lab that can accommodate up to 60 students for lecture-demonstrations or large-scale practical activities.With a Specialism in Science, the Academy collaborates closely with its neighbours on the London Cancer Hub site: the Institute of Cancer Research and the Royal Marsden Hospital. These represent two world-class organisations and together with the six-form entry Academy, they form a campus community with research buildings, hospital facilities, and a reputation for excellence in the fields of research and medical provision.You will provide assistance in the preparation of resources for practical classes, with duties including:

preparation of resources, including assembling apparatus

ensuring safe storage and transit of resources,

stock taking, ordering resources

maintaining a healthy, safe and productive environment in the Academys prep room and laboratories.

record keeping

As part of Harris, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education in London. With a multitude of progression routes and outstanding CPD for support staff, expect to be supported throughout your career whether in our central team or in one of our 48 academies. Your ambitions are ample to the growing success of our academies, maintaining this means putting your ambitions first with a strong career progressive culture.Join us inour mission incultivating an exceptional learning environment for all our students.What we are looking forWe look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning.Please download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.Why work at Harris Academy Sutton

The opportunity to be part of the founding team of an academy with the highest of expectations and ambitions for its staff and students

Unrivalled potential for personal and professional development as the academy grows

An innovative, inclusive and happy environment in which to teach and learn, promoting academic achievement across the curriculum and encouraging participation in extra- curricular activities

All the advantages of a highly successful academy group including strong central support, outstanding CPD opportunities through the Harris Teaching School Alliance, and a generous benefits and rewards package

About Harris Academy SuttonHarris Academy Suttonopened in September 2018 as a brand new, state-of-the-art 11-18 co-educational academy in the heart of Sutton. With a specialism in Science, the academy collaborates closely with its neighbours on the London Cancer Hub site: the Institute of Cancer Research and the Royal Marsden Hospital. These represent two world-class organisations and together with the new six-form entry academy they form a campus community with research buildings, hospital facilities, and a reputation for excellence in the fields of research and medical provision. The academy offers a broad and balanced curriculum to the young people of Sutton: the Campus itself provides a focal point for talented scientists and clinicians by establishing world class facilities to not only attract top researchers but also to educate the life science workforce of the future. This is a unique opportunity for dynamic, motivated professionals to be part of the team helping to shape what will become the leading science educational establishment in London.It is our aim to provide a fulfilling education to the young boys and girls of Sutton that endures long after the exam results have been published.We will work hard with the community we serve to ensure that all of our students:

feel equally secure and valued

access the challenges necessary to reach their full potential

move out into the world with a wide range of interests to enrich their lives

understand the roles that science and scientific thinking can play in human development

develop the personal character traits that will see them succeed in whatever they seek to do in life

leave our Academy ready to contribute something new to the world

As an Academy we ask that our students are open to new ideas, demonstrate an understanding of what it means to be true to themselves and always remain hungry for a deeper understanding of the world they will eventually inherit.This Mission Statement represents a significant challenge. Our work at Harris Academy Sutton is to ensure that all engaged with the Academy meet these aims in order to enable our students to stand toe-to-toe with whatever the 21stcentury has in store for them.Our Building and world-class facilitiesOur £40 million new building was constructed as part of the proposed London Cancer Hub, a global centre for innovation in cancer research and treatment.Because of its environmentally friendly credentials, we are all proud and delighted that it is the first secondary school building in the country to meet the Passivhaus energy performance standard. In addition to world-class science accommodation, we have the space and facilities we need to excel in the arts and sport.Our hall, which is also used as a performing arts space, is larger than the standard normally expected for schools. We also have a high quality Sport England sports hall. Next Steps Please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person speci