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CLOSING DATE: 10 JANUARY 2025
Northfields is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius which provides an English medium education for over 1200 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years.
Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each pupil.
We are committed to empowering learners to reach their full potential through a holistic education. Our students develop an appreciation for cultural diversity while being prepared to become confident, responsible and active global citizens.
Role summary:
Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1200 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years. Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens.
The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support rooms. Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Montessori, Cambridge, and International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Montessori Pre-Nursery, followed by either the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at NIPS or the Montessori Programme at NIMS. Students from both Primary Schools may progress to Secondary School at NIHS, where they follow the 5-year IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11. Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP).
Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school’s accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and memberships with the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and the Association of Internationals Schools in Arica (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of education and Human Resources for both Primary Schools and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lab Technician to join our team. The Lab Technician will coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of science curriculum, including liaising with staff members outside the department. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting scientific experiments and educational activities in a laboratory setting.
Design and Development:
To contribute to the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources and/or long-term projects.
Offer professional guidance, assistance and support to students and teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum.
To provide technical advice and support on safety and health issues to teaching staff and students.
Designing, constructing and modifying apparatus.
Preparing standard solutions.
Setting up and caring for plant and animal collections.
Purifying chemicals and treating waste.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
To ensure the cleaning and maintenance of laboratories and associated apparatus.
To ensure the safe storage and accessibility of equipment, materials and apparatus after use.
To ensure that both routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, testing and repairing of equipment are carried out to the required standard.
To ensure safe treatment and disposal of used/waste materials including hazardous substances and responding to actual or potential hazards.
Professional Requirements:
Understand professional responsibilities and operate within school policies.
Maintain subject expertise and uphold high standards of conduct.
Work collaboratively with staff and contribute to school activities, meetings and events.
Engage with parents and the learning community while pursuing personal professional development.
The ideal candidate will have:
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
A Diploma or higher in a relevant subject area.
High School Certificate or a certificate of equivalence.
Minimum of 2–5 years in secondary section as Lab Technician.
Experience in using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.
The ideal candidate will have:
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
A Diploma or higher in a relevant subject area.
High School Certificate or a certificate of equivalence.
Minimum of 2–5 years in secondary section as Lab Technician.
Experience in using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.
Safeguarding Statement:
Northfields is committed to safeguarding the health, well-being and safety of our students by creating and
maintaining an open, safe, caring and supportive environment. We aim to foster a strong sense of community,
respect and discipline while promoting positive student-life experiences. Safeguarding and Child Protection
are the direct responsibility of all members of the community: The Board of Directors, Leadership and
Management, Staff and Volunteers.
The successful candidate should possess the job specification as outlined below:
To apply:
If you are interested, please send you CV to careers@northfields.school by 10th of January 2025 and include: REF IB School Jobs - Application for as Lab Technician in the subject of your mail.
All applicants will be expected to provide some if not all of the following (i) a supporting statement clearly outlining why they are interested in the position and school (ii) a CV with their details and history of employment and achievements (iii) at least two referees from a recent/current appointment. “Inspiring Academic Excellence Across 5 Continents” Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 110 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilize proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognized in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.
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