Science Technician

Teaching Vacancies; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chichester is seeking a qualified Science Technician to work 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include preparing resources for classes, ensuring safe storage, and maintaining laboratories. Candidates must have practical science experience and effective communication skills with children. This role indicates a commitment to safeguarding and requires necessary clearances.

Qualifications

• Must have a high level of competence as a Science Technician.
• Capable of learning quickly and working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must declare all convictions and obtain necessary clearances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare resources for practical classes.
• Ensure safe storage and transit of resources.
• Conduct stock taking and ordering of resources.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment.
• Keep accurate records.

Skills

Experience in practical science

Excellent team player

Understanding of safeguarding

Effective communication with children

Relevant school experience

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional candidate with the energy, passion and creativity to work as a Science Technician in the Science Department of our thriving All-Through school. The role is for 30 hours per week, 8.00am-2.30pm Monday to Friday (including a 30 minutes lunch break).

Responsibilities

• Preparation of resources for practical classes, including assembling apparatus.
• Ensuring safe storage and transit of resources.
• Stock taking, ordering resources.
• Maintaining a healthy, safe and productive environment in the school’s preparation rooms and laboratories.
• Record keeping.

Requirements

• Experience in practical science and a high level of competence as a Science Technician.
• Excellent team player, capable of learning quickly and working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of safeguarding and ability to promote the welfare of young people.
• Ability to communicate well with children and young people.
• Relevant experience in a school environment preferred.

Expectations

• Committed to the ethos of CFS.
• Establish excellent relationships with staff and pupils.
• Maintain an up-to-date awareness of current issues and challenges in education.
• Demonstrate drive, expertise and enthusiasm.
• Stay optimistic and resilient under pressure.

About CFS

CFS is a free school, fully established in our state‑of‑the‑art facilities on the Carmelite Convent Site in the south of Chichester. With a primary enrolment of 60 and a secondary enrolment of 120, we run an All‑Through 4‑16 system. The school is a member of the Sussex Learning Trust and recently received a strong Good inspection rating with Outstanding Personal Development at Ofsted.

Commitment to Safeguarding

CFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind‑overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared when applying. The applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and a DBS clearance at enhanced level.

Salary and Benefits

CFS follows national pay scales. The starting point within the range listed will be agreed on appointment with the successful candidate.