Lead Senior Science Technician- Greenwich

GSL Education - London; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lead Senior Science Technician to join a vibrant secondary school in Greenwich. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to support students and teachers in a dynamic learning environment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and experience in managing health and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. If you are passionate about science and ready to make a difference in education, this role is perfect for you. Join a team committed to fostering a safe and engaging atmosphere for learning.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Science Technician or similar role in a school setting.
• Strong technical skills and ability to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate health and safety procedures and manage the technical team.
• Ensure compliance with CLEAPPS and COSHH regulations.
• Provide technical advice to the science technician team.

Skills

Technical Skills

Health and Safety Procedures

Team Management

Chemical Management

DBS Registration

Education

Relevant Qualification Certificates

Job description

Are you available and looking for a new role?

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. If you have experience working in a school workshop and strong technical skills, this is the role for you!

Role Details

Role: Lead Senior Science Technician
Location: Greenwich
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Long Term, Full Time
Salary: £100 - £140 per day (depending on qualification & experience)

Experience Required

1. Previous experience as a Science Technician or in a similar technical support role within a school.
2. To coordinate the assessment, monitoring and review of health and safety procedures.
3. To manage the technical team on a daily basis, co-ordinating the workload of the team so that it is fair and equitable.
4. 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. Liaise with the Local Authority where appropriate.
5. To ensure that the chemistry storerooms are maintained in line with CLEAPPS and COSHH regulations.
6. Standardise the management of chemicals and apparatus across the department, ensuring appropriate risk assessments are carried out for such items (including PAT testing).
7. Organising the safe treatment and disposal of used materials including hazardous substances, chemicals/microbiological waste/animal carcasses in accordance with established guidelines.
8. Support the Director of Science by meeting with them on a half-termly basis to discuss health and safety across the department.
9. 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.
10. Carry out in-department audits and routine inspection, making recommendations to the Science Technician team.
11. Providing technical advice and guidance to the science technician team.
12. A valid DBS registered on the update service.
13. 2-3 professional references covering a minimum of 2-3 years of employment history.
14. Must be available for an immediate interview and start date.

Compliance Requirements

To work in the school, you must meet the following compliance criteria:

1. A valid DBS registered on the Update Service (essential)
2. References covering your past two years of employment or education
3. Proof of right to work in the UK
4. Proof of national insurance
5. Proof of address (dated within the last three months)
6. Relevant qualification certificates (if applicable)

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.

Please email your application to (url removed)

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only respond to candidates who meet the requirements of the role. Please only apply if you fulfill the criteria listed above.

We look forward to hearing from you.