Lead Science Technician – Secondary School Lab

South Downs Education Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being support

Professional development opportunities

Coaching and mentoring staff

Job summary

Worthing High School is seeking a Senior Science Technician to lead the day-to-day operation of the Science Technician team, ensuring laboratories are safe, well organised and fully equipped for high-quality practical science teaching. The role collaborates with the Leader of Science to develop outstanding practical provision and support staff in delivering a rigorous science curriculum.

The post holder will lead on technician systems, resource management, health and safety compliance, stock

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE Grade C or above in English, Maths and a Science Subject (or equivalent).
• Degree or Higher Education qualification in a science discipline (desirable).
• Relevant health and safety qualification, e.g. CLEAPSS training (desirable).
• First aid qualification, or willingness to train (desirable).
• Experience working as a science or laboratory technician in a secondary school or similar setting.
• Experience preparing practical lessons and managing chemicals, equipment and resources.
• Experience in ordering, stock control and monitoring budgets.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or training other technicians (desirable).
• Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate the workload of a technician team.
• Ability to delegate tasks while maintaining oversight of departmental operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the Science Technician team and ensure laboratories are safe, well organised and fully equipped for high-quality practical science teaching.
• Work with the Leader of Science to develop outstanding practical provision and support staff delivering an ambitious science curriculum.
• Lead on technician systems, resource management, health and safety compliance, stock control and technician development.
• Provide hands-on practical support across the department as required.

Skills

Science laboratory skills

Stock management

Health and safety compliance

Team leadership

Workload prioritisation

Education

GCSE English/Math/Science (C or above)

Degree in science (desirable)

Health and safety training (desirable)

First aid training (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stock management software

Job description

Worthing High School is seeking a Senior Science Technician to lead the day-to-day operation of the Science Technician team, ensuring laboratories are safe, well organised and fully equipped for high-quality practical science teaching. The role collaborates with the Leader of Science to develop outstanding practical provision and support staff in delivering a rigorous science curriculum.

The post holder will lead on technician systems, resource management, health and safety compliance, stock