Science Technician

Amarval Partners Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract, pension, and access to staff

Great transport links and parking

Access to training in school

Free unlimited hot drinks

Job summary

A secondary school in Redbridge is seeking a dedicated science technician to work within the Science Department. You will provide technical support, prepare resources for lessons, and maintain equipment to ensure a safe learning environment for students across KS3–KS5.

There is scope to gain experience towards a future teaching role, with opportunities to learn from teachers and contribute to innovative learning approaches while supporting practical sessions and stock management.

Qualifications

• Hold a safety & hygiene certificate or a similar qualification.
• Have a good understanding of the responsibility for personal health, safety, and welfare of students.
• Have good behaviour management.
• Be able to prioritise work schedules and multi task.
• Hold a valid DBS or apply for one.

Responsibilities

• To prepare and maintain equipment and teaching areas for specialist classes whilst ensuring a safe learning environment.
• To support teachers in practical classes and to help students as instructed, whilst providing advice during lessons
• Maintain and repair tools and equipment and keep an up to date inventory of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Order stock and equipment as advised by the teacher in charge of the Science Department and also check deliveries and distribute stock as required.

Skills

Safety & hygiene certificate

Health and safety awareness

Behaviour management

Prioritising and multitasking

DBS check

Job description

A secondary school in Redbridge are looking for a candidate who is happy to work within the Science department, you will need to provide technical support and prepare resources for students along with, maintaining equipment and ensuring lessons are carried out safely for students. You will work across the classes to support teaching across KS3,4 & 5.

This would be a great opportunity for anyone who has an interest in progressing into a Science teaching post in the future. Or you may be looking for some experience prior to looking into other opportunities within this field.

Benefits

• Contract, pension, and access to employee support assistance
• Great transport links and parking available
• The opportunity to exchange ideas with teachers, leading to new ways of learning and teaching
• Free unlimited hot drinks
• Access to training in school

Job Responsibilities

• To prepare and maintain equipment and teaching areas for specialist classes whilst ensuring a safe learning environment.
• To support teachers in practical classes and to help students as instructed, whilst providing advice during lessons
• Maintain and repair tools and equipment and keep an up to date inventory of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Order stock and equipment as advised by the teacher in charge of the Science Department and also check deliveries and distribute stock as required.

Preferred Skills

• Hold a safety & hygiene certificate or a similar qualification
• Have a good understanding of the responsibility for personal health, safety, and welfare of students
• Have good behaviour management
• Be able to prioritise work schedules and multi task
• Hold a valid DBS or apply for one