Science Technician

Robert May's School; Hook; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Robert May’s School is seeking a part-time Science Technician to join a small team supporting teachers in the Science department. The role covers preparation rooms, stock control and assisting during lessons, with a focus on organisation and reliability. A full induction, training and ongoing support will be provided.

The vacancy is 28 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks). Ideal hours are 8am-3:30pm four days a week with a flexible day off, excluding Friday.

Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience is desirable.
• Excellent planning, organisation and time management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High standards of literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the preparation rooms and equipment.
• Prepare and deliver substances, equipment and resources for Science lessons.
• Control stock and liaise with the Senior Technician regarding orders.
• Provide support during lessons.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Organisation & time management

Communication skills

Literacy & numeracy

Initiative

Job description

The successful candidate will work as part of a small team of Technicians to support teachers in the Science department with the preparation of teaching materials and setting up demonstration experiments to enhance student learning. Prior experience in laboratory work is desirable and an interest in science and an eagerness to learn are key. Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills are required in order to carry out the key responsibilities of this role which include:

• the operation and maintenance of our well-stocked and equipped preparation rooms
• timely and effective preparation and delivery of substances, equipment and resources for Science lessons
• controlling stock and liaising with the Senior Technician regarding orders
• providing support during lessons

The successful candidate will have:

• excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• a high standard of literacy and numeracy
• the ability to work under pressure
• the ability to work on own initiative

A full induction will be provided, with training and support as necessary.

The vacancy is for 28 hours per week, term time only (39 working weeks). This would ideally include 8am-3:30pm four days a week (with a flexible day off, except Friday). There is some flexibility in working hours for the right candidate.

Robert May’s School is a popular 11-16 Academy school in a beautiful and easy-to-access part of Hampshire. We have a strong record of academic achievement and our ethos of mutual respect, hard work and attention to excellence is well-known in the area.

Robert May’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.