Science Technician

Kensington Aldridge Academy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in London seeks a talented science technician to support the high-performing science department. Responsibilities include managing lab equipment, maintaining safety protocols, and ensuring resources are stocked. This position is ideal for those considering a career in education. Benefits include professional development, discounted gym membership, and wellness activities.

Benefits

Professional development

Discounted membership of the Kensington Leisure Centre

Free breakfast and lunch

Wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Talented science technician aspiring for a career in education.
• Experience in laboratory skills and science background.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and clearing of equipment for practical science.
• Maintain a fully stocked science prep room and science equipment.
• Keep health and safety policy for the department up to date.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a talented science technician to join our science department from November onwards. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is considering a career in education or is keen to use their laboratory skills / science background to support our high-performing and dynamic group of science teachers.

Responsibilities

• Managing the preparation and clearing of equipment for practical science each week;
• Managing a fully stocked science prep room, including the maintenance and monitoring of science equipment and resources
• Keeping the department health and safety policy up to date.

Benefits

• Professional development that is of a national standard. In Ofsted’s words: “Staff morale is exceptionally high. They enjoy working at the school and benefit from high-quality training. Teachers new to the profession feel very well supported in settling into the school quickly and developing their practice.”
• Discounted membership of the Kensington Leisure Centre.
• A two-week half term holiday in October.
• 180 school days, 10 training days (not 5 as you find in most schools) & 5 planning days per year, which include the opportunity for teachers to work from home.
• Free breakfast and lunch for all staff.
• Free weekly staff wellbeing activities; yoga, circuits, salsa, football and more.
• Access to an Employees Assistance Programme, for anyone who may need additional support.