Description

Contract summary:
Contract length: Permanent
Working weeks:Term timeonly(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 willbe responsible forpreparing and delivering all practical work across theBiologydepartment including the maintenance of safety of equipment,specimensand other resources.The tasks includepreparingmaterials for investigation in class, caringfor the display organisms,checkingand orderingstockand upholdingstringent health and safety standards.Your contribution to the pupil experiencewill be invaluable as youenable the provision of a smoothly operating and efficient environmentthat inspires and excitesour students.For moreinformationplease review the job description attached as a separate document to the advertisement on theSchoolvacancies page.

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 who would enjoy being parta supportive member of the team withinour vibrant and historic School.

The benefitsinclude:

free lunch

free parking

automatic enrolment in theSchoolspension scheme

use of theSchoolssports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track.

subsidised membership of the tennis, golf,anglingand social clubs.

The environment:Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill, northwest London, and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 835boysstudy at Harrow and live in theSchools12 boarding houses.The Biology Department is housed in thebrand newBiology Schools and consists of seven teaching laboratories, one research laboratory, a seminar room, departmentofficeand large prep room. There are eight teachers supported bythe senior technicianand a technician.

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

Equality,diversityand 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.

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

In the event ofa successful application, candidates willbe requiredto undergo child protection screeningappropriate tothe post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including Childrens 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.?

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions and cautions,reprimandsand 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 toattemptto apply for a position at the Harrow School. Please refer to the School's Recruitment,Selectionand Disclosure Policy for more details.