Biology Technician (Maternity Cover) - Graveney School

Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to. We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity, creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to this inclusive culture, we kindly ask that you complete the Recruitment Monitoring form, which can also be found on the Graveney website. This information will be treated as confidential and omitted from the shortlisting process.

We wish to appoint a Biology graduate to join our small team of experienced technicians. The successful candidate will require an excellent understanding of Science up to A-Level. Experience of working in a school laboratory or similar environment would be desirable. Applicants will have:

• Ability to work methodically, paying particular attention to detail
• Good Interpersonal skills in order to relate effectively to teaching staff and students
• Ability to support students and teachers the preparation of practicals for Biology
• Written communication and numeracy skills
• Good ICT skills and willingness to learn new packages
• Appreciation of the routines required for laboratory preparation and adherence to good practice
• Able to work effectively as part of a team with a flexible approach to work
• Horticultural interest or experience would be an advantage
  
  Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 School, situated in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and to developing the professional skills and career opportunities of our staff, within a supportive and collaborative environment
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