Science Technician

Ivybridge Community College; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivybridge Community College is seeking a part-time Science Technician to join our Trust. The role focuses on providing technical support, assisting staff with student activities, and managing equipment and materials. You will have limited authority over service deployment and be responsible for resources where appropriate.

A range of vocational training is desirable but not essential; a DBS check and safeguarding commitments apply. Informal discussions can be had with HR to clarify duties.

Qualifications

• Requires a good standard of practical knowledge and experience.
• A range of job-related vocational training would be desirable but it is not necessary to hold a professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to staff and students.
• Assist staff with activities for students.
• Manage resources such as equipment and materials.
• Assist with deployment of services as needed.

Skills

Technical support

Practical knowledge

Equipment handling

Education

Vocational training desirable

Job description

Job Title: Science Technician

Terms: Part-time, permanent

Salary: WeST Payscale Grade D SCP 8-14

Location: Ivybridge Community College

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust at Ivybridge Community College.

To undertake a technical support role within the College. May assist staff with activities for students. Will have limited authority in the deployment of services but will have some responsibility for resources, such as equipment and materials. Requires a good standard of practical knowledge and experience. A range of job-related vocational training would be desirable but it is not necessary to hold a professional qualification.

Working for the Trust includes some key benefits, please see our website for full details.

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact HR on 01752 691000.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.

Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).

Ivybridge Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; therefore, all posts will be subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and all other relevant pre-employment checks.