Science Technician

Christ's College; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in East Finchley is seeking a dedicated science technician to join its successful science department. You will play a key role in enhancing the educational experience for students by assisting in lab preparations, maintaining equipment, and supporting teachers during lessons. The school values a balanced work climate that prioritizes staff wellbeing, providing many benefits including CPD programs and a welcoming team. Join us to make a real impact on students' scientific journeys.

Benefits

Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme

Free staff refreshments

Social events and activities

On-site free parking

Mental Health support access

Flexible work routines

Qualifications

• Passion for education and the ability to inspire young people.
• Essential qualities include effective listening and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory materials and maintain equipment.
• Assist in setting up experiments and managing inventory.
• Support teachers during science lessons.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Monitoring skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has opened to join the well established and successful science department at Christ's College Finchley. As a science technician in a school setting, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the educational experience for students. You will assist teachers and the senior science technician in preparing laboratory materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment. Your responsibilities will include setting up experiments, managing inventory, and providing support during science lessons. This position is vital for fostering students' interest in science and ensuring they have access to high-quality resources for hands‑on learning. At Christ's College Finchley we value our staff by providing a positive school climate. Our aim is to ensure a balanced, secure and healthy workplace where our teaching and support staff can flourish. We do this because we know that our staff are central to the success of our pupils. Your passion for education will be evident along with essential qualities such as the ability to communicate effectively, the ability to listen and the ability to collaborate and work with others. You will have that unique skill of monitoring and inspiring our young people and in return we will provide you with every opportunity for a rewarding career. Christ's College Finchley has a high‑performing workforce and staff talent which is evident by the low levels of staff absences and turnover. Our staff wellbeing approach is a priority and, along with our focus on promoting from within, is central to our staff retention strategy. We place great emphasis on reviewing individual workloads and time pressures to ensure there are flexible work routines; workplace support and integration; individual and team recognition; and positive working relationships to maintain and improve the mental and physical wellbeing of our staff. In the same way that we have high expectations of our pupils, we have high expectations of our staff but the benefits and rewards are multitudinous, from job satisfaction and career development to professional and lifestyle benefits. In choosing to join us at Christ's College Finchley, you will be entitled to a range of benefits, designed to support you. We believe that staff can only discharge their responsibility for pupils if their own wellbeing is strong and therefore we prioritise reducing staff workload and fostering good wellbeing for all staff at CCF.

Benefits

• Joining a welcoming team – we tend to describe CCF as Christ's College Family – with an environment where staff are encouraged to thrive and where senior leaders focus on strategies to ensure workloads are manageable, there is flexibility where possible and that staff are recognised for the excellent work they do.
• A school where teachers can teach because of strong behaviour systems and a recognition that teachers are the experts and therefore have autonomy, with no fads or 'non-negotiables'.
• A well‑planned and personalised CPD programme to ensure we continue to improve year‑on‑year.
• Teaching staff have access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and support staff are enrolled in the local government pension scheme.
• Annual on‑site flu jab for all staff, including those not eligible for a free NHS flu jab.
• Free tea and coffee in our large staff room.
• A range of social events including summer barbeques and winter socials. Cake at Break takes place every Wednesday.
• On‑site free parking.
• A scheduled calendar for staff, published in advance, with flexibility for events such as parents' evenings, which take place virtually, and a commitment to remaining under directed time.
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Eligible staff are entitled to an eye test and a contribution towards corrective glasses where they are required specifically for display screen equipment use.
• Membership of the Schools Advisory Service which provides access for staff to a range of benefits including GP appointment, counselling, some operations, physiotherapy and menopause support.