Science Technician

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Bath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Bath seeks a Science Technician with a focus on Biology. This permanent, full-time role involves supporting lesson preparations, ensuring safety in laboratory settings, and assisting with administrative tasks. The successful candidate will join a dynamic science faculty and contribute to enriching the educational experience of students.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to professional development opportunities

Generous pension schemes

Qualifications

• Assist in preparing and conducting experiments safely.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and safety protocols required.
• Support teaching and administrative tasks within the Biology department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set out equipment and materials for biology lessons.
• Ensure all experiments are conducted safely using proper protocols.
• Maintain inventory and manage departmental resources effectively.

Skills

Preparation of solutions

Safety procedures

Demonstration skills

Job description

Employer Royal High School Bath - GDST Location Bath, Somerset Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time, Term Time Contract Length Permanent Salary Grade 3 £27,170 - £30,718

Posted 28th May 2025 Start Date 1st September 2025 Expires 11th June 2025 11:59 AM Contract Type Permanent Start Date 1st September 2025 Job ID 1488847 Suitable for ECT (NQT) Graduates Job Reference BioTech2025

Start Date 1st September 2025

• Contract Type :Permanent
• Contract Length: Permanent
• Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates
• Job ID: 1488847
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Science Technician with Biology Specialism

Salary

This is a post on the GDST Regional Grade 3 £27,170 - £30,718 (FTE), £22,741 - £25,710 (actual).

The post is full time (36 hours) term time only plus 5 inset days and 5 additional days.

Job Purpose

To support the safe delivery of experiments and practical activities within lessons in order to optimise teaching and learning and to support the organisation of the Biology department and wider science faculty

Accountabilities

Teaching and Learning

Prepare (including preparation of solutions of specific concentrations), set out and clear away equipment and materials for lessons and practical examinations (including checking and/or calibrating of equipment) in accordance with required timescales.

Trial, and assist teaching staff in trialling, any experiments prior to lessons.

Where relevant, assist in the mounting of displays and visual aids.

Provide assistance to the teacher during lessons, particularly if any equipment malfunctions.

Assist pupils in safely using equipment and undertaking experiments, giving demonstrations as required.

Maintain protocols for standard experiments, records and readings for experiments as required.

Provide support to relevant extra-curricular activities and whole school events.

Provide administrative support to the Head of Science, e.g. in taking minutes of departmental meetings.

Provide support for the Physics and Chemistry Technicians when necessary.

Health and Safety

Reminding relevant members of staff if they are not.

Ensure that correct and safe procedures are used during the preparation and setting up of experiments and laboratory equipment using CLEAPSS and COSHH guidelines.

Ensure that all relevant hazard information accompanies an experiment and consult with the teacher (or intervene with the pupil directly) if there are indications of unsafe procedures being used within the classroom.

Ensure the correct disposal of biological, chemical and radioactive waste according to COSHH regulations.

If qualified, provide emergency first aid to staff and students.

Be aware of all relevant emergency procedures and take prompt action to deal appropriately with laboratory emergencies such as spillages.

Management of Resources

Maintain the departmental inventory and undertake stock control and purchasing of equipment, materials, chemicals, textbooks and audio-visual resources in order to ensure that appropriate levels of stock are held and that replacement supplies are obtained before stock runs out.

Manage, within the constraints of space, the safe, organised and tidy storage of all the above.

Ensure that the prep room and work area is kept tidy, and that all equipment is clean and in good working order.

Arrange for the testing and/or servicing of equipment at required intervals, and for repairs to be undertaken when necessary; undertake minor repairs within own level of competence.

Record, organise and update the biology budget, and assist the Head of Science with the annual Biology budget submission.

About The School

Royal High Bath is an academically selective, independent day (3-18) and boarding (11-18) school for approximately 550 girls. Prep and Senior Schools are both situated on the northern side of Bath, enjoying commanding views of the city and with good access to the A46 and M4. 115 boarders aged 11-18 live on the senior site in two boarding houses. The Sixth Form is on the same site as the Senior School.

Benefits

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training Grants For Qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance benefit

A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

A Cycle to Work scheme

Free lunches during term time

Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Attachments

Safeguarding Statement

Science Technician Job Description

Royal High School Bath and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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