• Careers Site Advertising End Date
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  • All Locations
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    Technician
  • Advertising Salary
    £31,083 - £34,857 per year (depending on experience)
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Working Pattern
    Full-Time
  • Role Category
    Education Support
  • Schools/Network
    Ark Elvin Academy
  • Phase
    Secondary
  • About The Role

  • Reports to: Head of Department
    Working Pattern: Term time only, 36 hours per week
     
    Key Responsibilities:
    • To monitor standards and practices within the classroom and identify and communicate improvements to working practices to ensure the highest standards are achieved
    • Ensure lofty standards of Health and Safety are always maintained Cleapss codes
    • Prepare (and where appropriate manufacture) teaching materials as required to ensure effective support for teaching staff in the Science department and specific learning booklets delivered
    • Support the Senior technician inventory of equipment and administrating stock control to maintain a supply of equipment for teaching use
    Qualifications:
    • Minimum of A Level Grade C or above (or equivalent) in a science subject, ideally qualified to degree level
    • Health and Safety qualification or training or commitment to work towards
    • First Aid qualification or training or commitment to work towards (desirable)
    Knowledge & Experience:
    • Experience of working in a laboratory in a school or other industry (desirable)
    • Experience, knowledge or a keen interest of key practical demonstrations that demonstrate key scientific concepts and engage students
    • Up-to-date knowledge of COSHH procedures and CLEAPPS requirements
    • Knowledge of Health & Safety risk assessment, able to deal with minor incidents including first aid
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults
     

    We’re proud to share that our school has been recognised as a top-performing secondary school nationally, receiving a top 5% badge in Employee Line Management in the Spring 2026 census with The Engagement Platform (TEP).

     
  • Benefits

    • Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
    • Twice as many training days as standard.
    • Generous pension scheme.
    • Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
    • Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
    • Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
    • Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

    Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/ 

  • About Us

  • We are a large non-selective secondary school in the London borough of Brent, with excellent transport links to central London. We are proud of the excellent education we offer each of our pupils. Our team of enthusiastic, high expectations staff have transformed our school and we are just as excited about the next step in our school improvement journey, as we work together to deliver the outstanding education our community need and deserve. We are deeply committed to our mission:

    “To ensure that every pupil leaves Elvin confident, articulate, and culturally aware; able to pursue careers they are passionate about, contribute to society and live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.”

    Here at Ark Elvin, we understand that being a teacher is tough and we are committed to working together to help reduce workload where possible. This includes clarity around roles and responsibilities allowing you to plan daily, weekly and termly tasks, reducing ineffective or inefficient work such as report writing and parents' evenings and above all, listening to and acting on feedback. We are also committed to ensuring teachers can focus on teaching and have the opportunity to refine and develop their practice in the classroom and develop their leadership skills.

    You will also become part of a close-knit professional community of enthusiastic colleagues who benefit from the training, guidance, and support from the Ark network, one of the country’s top performing school groups.

    Visit arkelvinacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us.

    Diversity and inclusion:

    We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

    Safeguarding statement:
    Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

    Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

    Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience. 

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