Hello candidate! Are you passionate about inspiring young minds? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated tutor to lead science experiment sessions for primary school children, every Monday-Friday from ~3-4:30pm. There are responisbilities of equipment management for the clubs, with option of some additional admin work. Do you want to work more? You can also join our weekend party team! About Us At Kids With Brains, we specialise in after-school science clubs and science-themed birthday parties. Our mission is to spark curiosity and build confidence in children’s understanding of science through engaging, hands-on experiments. We aim to cultivate a love for learning, foster exploration, and encourage self-discovery in a safe, fun, and adventurous environment. As a growing company, we’re building a dedicated team of tutors to help expand our reach across London. Our main base is in Stoke Newington, with clubs also located in Kentish Town, Kensington, and Edgware. Who We’re Looking For Our ideal candidate is passionate about nurturing young learners and has the ability to simplify scientific concepts in biology, chemistry, and physics for children aged 5 to 11. While a science degree isn’t required, we’ve found that candidates who have studied science at least to A-level are better prepared to present the material effectively. We provide online and in-person training, with continuous support provided. Essential Requirements: - Enhance DBS check - Interested in science and learning - Willingness to travel across London - Reliable and responsible attitude - Willingness to learn both science and class management ** Role Details:** - Fixed-term contract from September - December (approx 12 weeks) with possibility to extend - Teach 5 classes per week in primary schools - Managing the club and birthday party equipment (during the week only) - There are also additional weekend hours available as a science party host - Summer and half-term holidays excluded (unless you want to joim us for camps too!) Additionally, there is opportunity for you to take on admin work regarding the birthday parties. We need someone to organise the party requests and calander, liase with the parents and the party hosts, arranging who takes on which party. We are looking for someone who can commit to delivering exciting and engaging science lessons in a fun, hands-on environment. If you love teaching and have a curiosity-driven approach to learning, we’d love to hear from you!
Overall, Job Purpose: To provide multidisciplinary service to all users to help in the smooth and efficient running of all sections within the lab to ensure safe, rapid, timely and accurate reporting of results. Investigation and analysis of samples for Haematology, and Biochemistry. The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including core and On Call hours as required. Main Duties: To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties: 1. Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update. 2. Perform Haematology, and other related tests accurately and efficiently. 3. Perform Biochemistry, Immunoassay tests and other related tests accurately and efficiently. 4. Perform/ monitor quality control program. 5. Assist in stock control. 6. Be aware of current advances and appraise new techniques. 7. Evaluate results for credibility and inform the Pathology Manager, Consultant Pathologist and / or the requesting clinician of any notifiable abnormalities. 8. Rotate through sections of the laboratory on a regular basis to maintain multidisciplinary skills for ‘On-Call’. 9. Communicate patients’ results and answer enquiries from health care professionals providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct. 10. Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary. 11. Operate and maintain all analytical equipment in the department. 12. Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures. 13. Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system. 14. Check reports for further action by clinical staff. 15. Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy. 16. To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation. 17. Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and Manager of any clinical and managerial issues Training and Education 1. Multidisciplinary Training as required 2. To maintain own personal development and attend departmental meetings as required. 3. To maintain registration with the HCPC, including a personal development portfolio as proof of competence to practice. 4. To take an active interest in and keep abreast of developments in all disciplines. GENERAL DUTIES To become familiar with the day-to-day organisation of the Laboratory as it affects your work. You should be aware of the functions of the members of staff in the Laboratory as they affect your work. To attend laboratory meetings as required. To undertake such work as you are assigned in a careful and efficient way and in compliance with current quality standards, regulatory requirements and the Lifenity Quality Management System. To communicate in a friendly, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in your dealings with staff, clients and / or customers as you will be regarded as a representative of your Laboratory as well as the Company, and you should behave accordingly. Matters regarding patients are confidential and must not be discussed except in the course of your duties. You will be expected to sign an undertaking to observe all patient and Company confidentiality. To be aware of and abide by the rules and codes of the Laboratory. This includes all core HR policies such as absence reporting, requesting of annual leave, and is particularly important in the case of Health and Safety and Fire procedures. To behave in a professional manner and co-operate with all other members of staff at all times. You will be trained for the work you are expected to do. Do not attempt any work unless you have been signed off as competent to do so. These competencies must be maintained and reviewed. You should communicate any difficulties, problems, accidents or incidents affecting the department as soon as possible to a section leader/manager.