Biology Technician

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Biology Technician, Graveney School (Maternity Cover)

£, - £, per annum (GPS [Spine Point -)

hours per week

Term time only ( weeks)

To start January (An earlier start date can be considered)

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 - School, situated in South West London, SW 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

Designated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in November and widely recognised as one of the top state funded schools in the country.

“Top performing local school again, based on an aggregation of the five key accountability measures…” The Times

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

This is an event linked maternity cover position starting at the beginning of January

We would be happy to consider proposed part-time applicants for this role.