Chemistry Technician

John Whitgift Foundation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in London is seeking a qualified Chemistry Technician to manage practical chemistry requests and support lessons. The role demands adherence to Health and Safety standards and teamwork. A competitive salary range from £37,693 to £39,986 gross per annum is offered, along with a generous benefits package. Ideal for candidates passionate about supporting science education.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Employee discount club

Discounted school fees

Health cash plan

Maternity pay

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience in managing practical requests across Chemistry.
• Ability to uphold Health and Safety standards in Chemistry.
• Willingness to assist in other subject areas as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing practical requests across Chemistry.
• Support Health and Safety for practical Chemistry work.
• Work collaboratively to support the science curriculum.
• Assist in other subject areas as needed.

Skills

Technical support

Health and Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

The Vacancy

Permanent, Full-Time, Term-Time Plus 2 weeks. We are seeking to appoint a Chemistry Technician to assist with efficiently managing practical requests across Chemistry, providing technical support to Chemistry lessons and related activities and to support Lead Chemistry technician in ensuring the Health and Safety relating to practical Chemistry work and the Chemistry Prep areas is upheld.

The Chemistry Technician will work as a member of a team to provide a service which will ensure safe, effective and efficient use of resources to support the science curriculum. Although the post holder generally specialises in one science, there is a requirement to assist in other subject areas as reasonably required.

The position is line managed by the Lead Technician. The coordination of day-to-day responsibilities associated with this role is overseen by the Lead Chemistry Technician.

The salary range for this post will be Point 24-26 on the John Whitgift Foundation Support Staff Salary Scale. The full-time salary will be between £37,693 gross pay per annum (at Point 24) to £39,986 gross pay per annum (Point 26) depending on qualifications and relevant experience. The Pro-rata salary range for this post will be £31,604.13 gross pay per annum to £33,526.72 gross pay per annum to reflect Term Time plus 2 weeks.

In return we offer a generous salary and benefits package including a money purchase pension scheme (plus Life Assurance Cover), Employee Discount Club, discounted school fees for the Foundation Schools (permanent posts only and upon successful completion of the probationary period).

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

Applications will be reviewed daily, and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

For any queries, please telephone Human Resources on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail [e-mail].

Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and online media checks (including personal, professional and other online activities).

All roles within the school involve contact with children and are therefore classed as regulated activity. Child protection and safeguarding are the responsibility of everyone who works or volunteers in our school. All staff must be committed to providing a safe environment for children and supporting the school's safeguarding ethos.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview.

Responsibilities

• Assist with efficiently managing practical requests across Chemistry and provide technical support to Chemistry lessons and related activities.
• Support the Lead Chemistry Technician in ensuring Health and Safety relating to practical Chemistry work and the Chemistry Prep areas is upheld.
• Work as a member of a team to provide a service which ensures safe, effective and efficient use of resources to support the science curriculum.
• Assist in other subject areas as reasonably required, though the post holder generally specialises in one science.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Employee discount club
• Discounted school fees
• Health cash plan
• Maternity pay
• Season ticket loan