Science Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; City Of London; On-site; GBP 6,100 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris allowance

Loyalty bonus

Pension plan

Wellbeing plan

Electric car scheme

Career development

Training programmes

Job summary

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form, part-time science technician, supports the science department by preparing equipment and materials for practical lessons and assisting teachers with experiments. The role emphasizes COSHH compliance, safety, and maintaining a clean, safe science area.

The post requires an A Level or equivalent (including physics/chemistry/biology) and experience as a school technician, with eligibility to work in the UK. 39-week academic year and 15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• A Level or equivalent including physics/chemistry/biology.
• Experience as a school technician and ability to manage own workload.
• COSHH training where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classroom layouts and equipment for practical lessons, run trials and demonstrations, and support teachers.
• Prepare equipment and materials to teachers' specifications, including making up or modifying equipment.
• Advise students and staff on safe use of tools and equipment and on safe activity methods.
• Carry out safety checks and risk assessments under health and safety, COSHH and school requirements.
• Assist with safety, repair and maintenance of resources, equipment and tools, and flag out-of-scope work.

Skills

Chemicals knowledge

Health & safety

COSHH training

Education

A Level or equivalent (including physics/chem/biology)

Job description

This part-time science technician post supports the science department at Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form, a vocational sixth form within the Harris Federation. The core of the work is preparing equipment and materials for practical lessons, helping teachers run experiments, and keeping the science area safe, including COSHH compliance and hazardous waste disposal. It is a 39-week role of 15 hours a week, based at a school that offers vocational routes for students who may not suit traditional post-16 pathways. Visa sponsorship is not available, and candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Preparing classroom layouts and equipment for practical lessons, running trials and demonstrations, and supporting teachers
• Preparing equipment and materials to teachers' specifications, including making up or modifying special equipment
• Advising students and staff on the safe and correct use of tools and equipment and on safe ways to carry out activities
• Carrying out safety checks and risk assessments under health and safety, COSHH and school requirements
• Assisting with the safety, repair and general maintenance of resources, equipment and tools, and flagging work beyond own competence
• Storing equipment and materials safely, securely and in good condition
• Disposing of used chemicals and hazardous waste safely
• Looking after plants and animals in the science area and the security of equipment
• Assisting with stock keeping
• Understanding the science syllabus and schemes of work to prepare practical lessons
• Keeping up to date with health and safety regulations and developments in practical science
• Working with technical staff to keep areas clean, tidy and safe, including cleaning up spills and breakages

What’s required

Qualifications

• A Level or equivalent, including A Level in physics, chemistry or biology

Experience

• Experience or solid understanding of working as a technician in a school or educational setting, undertaking practical tasks
• Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of a range of chemicals and their properties
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations
• COSHH training as appropriate

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS
• Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Wellbeing cash plan
• Electric car scheme
• Career development and progression
• Support, coaching, mentoring and training programmes