Lead Senior Science Technician- Greenwich

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Senior Science Technician to join a vibrant secondary school in Greenwich. This full-time role is perfect for a dedicated professional passionate about science education. You will play a key role in supporting students and teachers, managing the technical team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your expertise will help create a safe and effective learning environment, where students can thrive. If you have a strong background in science and enjoy working in a dynamic educational setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Science Technician or similar role in a school.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical team and coordinate daily workloads.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the lab.

Skills

Science Technician Experience

Health and Safety Procedures

Team Management

Technical Advice

Education

Relevant Technical Qualification

Tools

COSHH Regulations

CLEAPPS Guidelines

Job description

Lead Senior Science Technician- Greenwich

Job Title: Lead Senior Science Technician- Greenwich

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Senior Science Technician to join a fantastic secondary school in Greenwich. This is a full-time, long-term role, ideal for a skilled and dedicated individual with a passion for science, ready to support both students and teachers in a dynamic learning environment.

Role: Lead Senior Science Technician

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Long Term, Full Time

Experience Required:

• Previous experience as a Science Technician or in a similar technical support role within a school.
• To coordinate the assessment, monitoring and review of health and safety procedures.
• To manage the technical team on a daily basis, co-ordinating the workload of the team so that it is fair and equitable.
• Lead and advise on the assessment, monitoring and review of both health and safety procedures and information resources as dictated by CLEAPPS advice and COSHH regulations.
• To ensure that the chemistry storerooms are maintained in line with CLEAPPS and COSHH regulations.
• Standardise the management of chemicals and apparatus across the department, ensuring appropriate risk assessments are carried out for such items (including PAT testing).
• Organising the safe treatment and disposal of used materials including hazardous substances, chemicals/microbiological waste/animal carcasses in accordance with established guidelines.
• Support the Director of Science by meeting with them on a half-termly basis to discuss health and safety across the department.
• Liaise with the School Business Manager and G4S in ensuring that gas, electricity and water supplies are safe and that fume cupboards are maintained properly.
• Carry out in-department audits and routine inspection, making recommendations to the Science Technician team.
• Providing technical advice and guidance to the science technician team.
• A valid DBS registered on the update service.
• 2-3 professional references covering a minimum of 2-3 years of employment history.
• Must be available for an immediate interview and start date.

Compliance Requirements:

• A valid DBS registered on the Update Service (essential)
• References covering your past two years of employment or education
• Proof of right to work in the UK
• Proof of national insurance
• Proof of address (dated within the last three months)

How to Apply:
If you meet the requirements and are interested in this position, please send an updated CV with any gaps explained, along with a valid DBS registered to the Update Service and 2-3 professional references covering the past 2-3 years to [e-mail].

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only respond to candidates who meet the requirements of the role.