Biology Technician

Contract summary

Contract length: Permanent
Working weeks: Term time only (33 weeks per year)
Working hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Please contact the recruitment team for salary information.

The role

You will be responsible for preparing and delivering all practical work across the Biology department, including the maintenance of safety of equipment, specimens and other resources. Tasks include preparing materials for investigation in class, caring for the display organisms, checking and ordering stock, and upholding stringent health and safety standards. Your contribution to the pupil experience will be invaluable as you enable the provision of a smoothly operating and efficient environment that inspires and excites our students.

The skills

The position would be ideal for someone who has some experience of working within a biology laboratory as a student and/or a technician, is passionate about taking the initiative to provide a professional service within a safe environment and would enjoy being part of a supportive member of the team within our vibrant and historic School.

Benefits

• free lunch
• free parking
• automatic enrolment in the School's pension scheme
• use of the School's sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track.
• subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs.

Environment

Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill, northwest London, and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 835 boys study at Harrow and live in the School's 12 boarding houses. The Biology Department is housed in the brand-new Biology Schools and consists of seven teaching laboratories, one research laboratory, a seminar room, department office and large prep room. There are eight teachers supported by the senior technician and a technician.

Application Process

Applications will be processed as they are received and interviews may take place before the closing date, so early application is recommended.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.

Safeguarding and child protection

Harrow School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and procedures at all times.

In the event of a successful application, candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including Children's Barred List information) and prohibition checks. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, a month. Please plan accordingly.

Legal statements

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions and cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as "spent" under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the Harrow School. Please refer to the School's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy for more details.