Job description
- 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
- 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)
- Right to work in the U.K.
- 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).
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About this school
Ark Elvin Academy
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,305
- Avg teacher salary
- £52,223
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
- Academy trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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London, Brent, HA9 7DU
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- Salary
- £31,083 - £34,857 per year (depending on experience)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 14 October 2026
- Closing date
- 29 October 2026
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