We are looking for a Science Technician to provide technical support to the Science Department at Harris Academy Sutton, enabling the smooth running of practical classes and maintaining a safe working environment. Qualifications to A Level or equivalent (A Level in either physics, chemistry or biology) COSHH training as appropriate Positive understanding of a range of chemicals and their properties Experience or solid understanding of working as a technician in a school or educational establishment, undertaking a range of practical tasks Judged 'Outstanding' in all categories by Ofsted (Feb 2023), more information here: High achieving sixth form with multiple Russell Group Alumni (including University of Cambridge, Durham University and London School of Economics) We believe that a happy and settled staff body helps drive the very best performance from our students. We are committed to a high-quality professional development programme and can draw on expertise from across the Harris Federation. As a HASU member of staff at any level you will receive the training and support that you need to carry out your role effectively and develop at a pace that suits you. We are committed to ensuring that our staff have the right level of balance between work and home life. Our policies and procedures are aimed at allowing our teaching staff to spend as much time as possible planning and delivering lessons. We work in an award-winning building with excellent facilities. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.



High-quality staff induction programme Attendance and engagement with learning is high, and centrally planned tutor time resources ensure that our tutors can engage with students whilst delivering high-quality experiences. Assisting and advising teaching staff on the preparation and layout in classrooms for practical exercises, running trials of experiments, demonstrations and helping students with learning activities Ensuring equipment and materials are prepared to the teacher's specifications, including making up special equipment or modifying from existing equipment Assisting in the safety, repair and general maintenance of all resources, equipment and tools, and advising where any maintenance or inspection is beyond your competence Ensuring the welfare and care of any plants and animals in the science area and the security of the equipment Ensuring understanding of science syllabus and schemes of work to prepare for practical lessons adequately Undertaking safety checks and risk assessments to comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, COSHH and other relevant legislation and school documentation Ensuring that all equipment and materials are stored safely, securely, and in good condition Safe disposal of used chemicals/hazardous waste Keeping up to date with health and safety regulations and with developments in practical science Working with other technical staff to assist in keeping areas neat, clean, tidy and in a safe condition in readiness for lessons, as well as cleaning and making safe spills, breakages and related incident The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

📌 Science Technician (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Teaching Vacancies
📍 Saskatchewan