Science Technician

Reed; Burnley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking Science Technicians in Burnley. Responsibilities include maintaining lab equipment, aiding in experiments, and providing support in practical lessons. Ideal candidates have prior experience in similar roles and a commitment to safeguarding. Flexible working hours available.

Benefits

Free Continuous Professional Development

Access to discount club and pension scheme

Help with career development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Recent experience in a school environment.
• Hardworking and flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage laboratory equipment.
• Set up experiments and assist in practical lessons.
• Order resources and provide technical support.

Skills

Maintaining equipment

Constructing and modifying apparatus

Setting up experiments

Technical help to pupils and students

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

Reed Education work in partnership with Lancashire County Council (Lancashire Teaching Agency) and we are now recruiting for Science Technicians to join our team in the Burnley area.

We are looking for people with the following qualifications, experience and attributes:

• Maintaining equipment
• Constructing and modifying apparatus
• Setting up experiments
• Taking an active part in laboratory demonstrations
• Ordering resources
• Helping in practical lessons
• Giving technical help to pupils and students
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Recent experience of working in a school environment or similar setting
• Hardworking and flexible, and able to use their initiative
• Experience with Health & Safety and cleanliness, and ensuring a safe environment
• Have the ability to develop good relationships with children and adults
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Are you available on a part time or full time basis and able to travel around the local area?

In return, what we will offer you

• Free Continuous Professional Development through LCC
• Access to Reed discount club and pension scheme
• Help and advice on career development and interview preparation
• Paid in line with LCC
• Excellent support and guidance from your dedicated consultant, specifically focused on technician roles/positions

Safeguarding

Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check