Activate Learning have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Science Laboratory Technician to join our well-established team at our Oxfordshire colleges.
\r\nYou will be responsible for providing technical support for the Science Laboratory facilities (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) which will include, ensuring the teachers and our learners fully equipped in preparation for their lessons, and making sure the environment is clean, safe and well stocked in-line with Health and Safety requirements. In addition, you will be required to support the teacher in the delivery of all teaching programmes and be present during the lessons to offer additional support to learners if required.
\r\nThis is a permanent, term-time only role, working 30 hours per week (0.68 FTE) with the hours split equally based at our Oxford and Banbury campuses. Job share will also be considered.
\r\nWhat do you need to be successful in this role?
\r\nSuccessful candidates will have level 4 qualification in one of the following science subjects, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics, and experience of laboratory work.
\r\nYou will have experience in writing risk assessments and COSHH assessments, along with good attention to detail, strong communication skills, and be IT literate. Ideally, you will also have experience working in an education environment, specifically in a school or college laboratory.
\r\nIn addition, you will need to have a flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will demonstrate the ability to engage and develop students and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners.
\r\nWhen submitting your application for this post, please ensure that your CV highlights your relevant skills and experience and in the cover letter/personal statement section of the application form please state why you would be suitable for the role. Please also list in this section any other details of your availability such as only being available on certain days of the week or shift patterns which may affect your ability to be available.
\r\nWhat are the benefits of this role?
\r\nThere really is no limit in terms of your personal growth, development and career by joining one of the largest Education Providers in the UK. You will have a comprehensive development program as part of induction together with peer to peer learning, a formal development plan and support at every step of the way to set you up for success.
\r\nWe offer a buddy system, a digital induction module and a close-knit community of experts and leaders across the Group to support the sharing of best practice and encourage individual growth. We have extensive technology in place to develop digital capability and flexible working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.
\r\nWhat are the benefits of working for Activate Learning Group?
\r\nAt Activate Learning we are pioneering education with an unwavering focus on providing talent for business and transforming lives through our award-winning Learning Philosophy. Our student experience is the result of our attention to detail in recruiting, developing and retaining the right staff who match and promote the values and behaviours of our brand.
\r\nWe reward our employees with generous annual leave entitlements, access to training and development, travel subsidies – bus and train, cycle scheme, onsite parking (first come first served), plenty of public transport options for all sites, discounted membership to the Lifestyle Centre (on some campuses) and Employee Assistance Programme.
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Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive.
\r\nWe therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.
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Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
\r\nApplicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
\r\nApplications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity.
\r\nActivate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.
\r\nIf an agency submits an unsolicited CV to any partner or employee of our company, you should be aware that they have no authority to enter into an arrangement with you. Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our preferred suppliers list, and we would ask that you respect the relationships we have already built with these suppliers.
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