Science Facilitator

HRUC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Science Facilitator to engage with students in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. The role involves supporting practical lessons, assisting lecturers, and promoting a stimulating science curriculum. Ideal candidates will have experience in practical science and classroom engagement. This full-time position ensures a vital support role in student achievement during term times.

Qualifications

• Proven record of practical science skills, including preparing chemicals and chemistry procedures.
• Experience working directly with students in classroom settings.
• Ability to assist in practical and technical aspects of science education.

Responsibilities

• Give demonstrations in the use of lab equipment and materials.
• Assist in preparation and setup for science lessons.
• Provide technical support to students during experiments.
• Ensure all lab areas are compliant with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Practical science skills

Chemistry preparation

Technical support

Job description

Overview

School: Science and Computing - specialising in Physics

Hours: 36 hours per week, 42 weeks per year to cover term times.

Location: Richmond Campus

The Science Facilitator post holder will work with both lecturers and students of Chemistry, Biology and Physics. The post holder will actively help drive the subject both within and outside of the curriculum to make science engaging, stimulating and valued. The role involves supporting and assisting the Science team in practical lessons and set up, to ensure the students can maximise their practical time and achieve the highest possible results. The post holder should have a proven record of practical science skills, ideally including preparing chemicals and chemistry procedures, as well as working directly with the students in the classrooms to assist with experimental delivery and be a professional advocate of the specialism.

Duties

• Give demonstrations in the use of equipment, materials and curriculum area techniques
• Assist in the preparation of teaching materials, setting up and dismantling of workshop assessments
• Assist in workshop instruction under the direction of the lecturer
• Ensure workshop equipment is in working order ready for learning sessions
• Support the lecturer in overseeing the quality of learners work
• Provide technical support to students and assist the lecturer in the assessment process
• Provide direct formative assessment if required
• Provide cross-college support as required by the other technician / facilitator teams
• Record assessment details as instructed by the lecturer.
• Help in portfolio building as required
• Preparing standard solutions, equipment and setting up apparatus as required for student projects, classes and staff.
• Assisting in the ordering of equipment and consumables and maintaining a record of assets.
• Ensuring that all work areas are clean and tidy.
• Issuing equipment, tools and materials explaining safety features and usage as required.
• Carrying out safety checks in working areas to ensure working conditions conform to Health and Safety regulations.
• Constructing and maintaining equipment for teaching purposes and student projects.
• Providing support for evening classes.
• Having an involvement in the use of IT in the science curriculum.