Science Technician

Teaching Vacancies; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Ipswich is looking for a Science Technician to join their supportive team. Responsibilities include preparing teaching resources and providing technical assistance in classes. The ideal candidate should have good communication skills and a relevant scientific background. This role offers training, professional development opportunities, and the chance to immerse in a school environment.

Benefits

New staff training and induction

Continuous professional development opportunities

Bespoke support for career development

Qualifications

• Confident and committed individual with good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience of working in a school is advantageous.
• Interest in becoming a teacher or LSA or applying science skills in a practical setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain teaching resources for the Science Department.
• Provide technical assistance in class when required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Relevant scientific background

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Claydon High School as a Science Technician, working within a strong and supportive team. The post will involve preparing and maintaining resources for teaching staff within the Science Department under the direction of the Senior Science Technician. Other duties may include technical assistance in class when required. We are looking for a confident and committed individual with good communication and organisational skills. Ideally the successful candidate will have some relevant scientific background and be able to provide some administrative support to departmental staff. This post would be suitable for someone with experience of working in a school, someone interested in joining a school environment with thoughts about becoming a teacher or LSA or someone wishing to put their Science skills into practice. Visitors and prospective colleagues often comment on the warm welcome they receive here and we invite you to come and experience this for yourself.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain teaching resources for the Science Department.
• Provide technical assistance in class when required, under the direction of the Senior Science Technician.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Confident and committed with good communication and organisational skills.
• Ideally has some relevant scientific background and can provide administrative support to departmental staff.
• Experience of working in a school is advantageous; interest in becoming a teacher or LSA or applying science skills in a practical setting is welcome.

What the school offers

• New staff training and induction with ongoing support.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Bespoke support for career development.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Claydon High School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.