School Science Technician: Lab Prep, Safety & Equipment

GLF Schools; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff portal access

Community and collaboration working

Job summary

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is seeking a Technician to join our well-resourced Science Department, applications from Physics and/or Chemistry specialists would be particularly welcome.

The role involves assisting in the lab, preparing for lessons and experiments, ensuring all apparatus and chemicals are stored properly and adhering to health and safety standards. Start date ASAP, term-time hours apply, 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school science lab; training provided.
• Willingness to work alone or as part of a team.
• Physics or Chemistry specialists are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the laboratory and help prepare lessons and experiments.
• Ensure apparatus and chemicals are stored away correctly.
• Adhere to health and safety standards at all times.
• Support the science department team as needed.

Skills

Lab experience

Health & safety awareness

Team player

Independent working

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is seeking a Technician to join our well-resourced Science Department, applications from Physics and/or Chemistry specialists would be particularly welcome.

The role involves assisting in the lab, preparing for lessons and experiments, ensuring all apparatus and chemicals are stored properly and adhering to health and safety standards. Start date ASAP, term-time hours apply, 35 hours per week.