Chemistry Technician

Berkhamsted Day Nursery; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dacorum is seeking a Chemistry Technician to provide technical support for Chemistry lessons and ensure Health and Safety protocols are upheld. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to facilitate practical requests and assist in various subject areas. This full-time, term-time position offers a salary ranging from £31,604 to £33,526 pro-rata with additional benefits, supporting a safe learning environment for students.

Benefits

Money purchase pension scheme

Employee Discount Club

Discounted school fees

Qualifications

• Experience in practical Chemistry work.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to assist in other subject areas as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing practical requests in Chemistry.
• Support Health and Safety in practical Chemistry work.
• Ensure effective use of resources for the science curriculum.

Skills

Technical support

Health and Safety adherence

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

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 the 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, and the day-to-day coordination is overseen by the Lead Chemistry Technician.

Salary information: The salary range for this post is Point 24-26 on the John Whitgift Foundation Support Staff Salary Scale. The full-time salary ranges from £37,693 gross per annum (Point 24) to £39,986 gross per annum (Point 26), depending on qualifications and relevant experience. The pro-rata salary range for this post reflects Term Time plus 2 weeks and is between £31,604.13 and £33,526.72 gross per annum.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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 part of a team to provide a safe, effective and efficient use of resources to support the science curriculum.
• Where appropriate, assist in other subject areas as reasonably required.
• Coordinate day-to-day responsibilities as directed by the Lead Technician and Lead Chemistry Technician.

Benefits and Environment

Salary and benefits include a money purchase pension scheme (plus Life Assurance Cover), Employee Discount Club, and discounted school fees for Foundation Schools (permanent posts only and upon successful completion of the probationary period).

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity

Whitgift School 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 involve contact with children and are classed as regulated activity. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are spent unless protected under DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children.

Applications will be reviewed daily, and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. For queries, please contact 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. All staff must be committed to providing a safe environment for children and supporting the schoolc safeguarding ethos.