Trainee Science Technician

Hatch End High School is a warm, happy and academically successful school in Harrow with a large and highly successful Sixth Form. We are proud of being a high performing, inclusive community school which welcomes all cultures, faiths and beliefs. We know that the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of staff combined with the enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of students is what makes Hatch End a fantastic place to study, develop and excel. We have an uncompromising and relentless focus on the quality of teaching and learning and on professional development so we can fulfil our vision to enable all young people to make exceptional progress and achieve outstanding outcomes, so they are able to live fulfilling and successful lives. Our school ethos, WE CARE: C o-operation, A mbition, R espect, E mpathy, underpins everything we do. An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Science technician to assist in practical preparation and support of our well led and resourced Science Faculty. The team are experienced, enthusiastic and creative making this an excellent opportunity for trainee member of staff. Science is a hugely successful and popular subject at Hatch End High School at both Key Stage 4, offering both combined and separated sciences and at Key Stage 5 where we offer all three A-levels plus the BTEC Applied Science course. Further information about the role can be found in the job description. The successful applicant will: be an excellent and ambitious technician; have a desire to contribute to contribute to success at KS3, GCSE and post-16 sciences have a good understanding of health and safety and good organizational skills; have the ability to work independently and within a team; have the ability to work to deadlines; have the ability to communicate effectively; have an enthusiastic and positive approach within and beyond the preparation rooms; have energy, stamina and a sense of humour. Continuing professional development for all staff is at the core of everything we do, and you would be joining an organisation which would offer numerous career developments to Senior Leadership and beyond. We will: be ambitious and always expect the highest standards from students and staff; provide a creative and stimulating teaching and learning environment in which each and every student feels safe and secure to express themselves and fulfil their optimum potential; deliver a broad and exciting curriculum which stretches all our students and enables them to achieve, develop and extend their life skills; create a calm and disciplined environment in which positive relationships flourish; work in co-operation and partnership with our families and wider community in a common endeavor to deliver excellence; develop out students’ appreciation and respect for others as well as for themselves; reflect regularly on our school’s strengths and areas for development in or