Science Technician

Reed; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational recruitment agency is seeking Science Technicians in the Lancaster area. Successful candidates will support laboratory work, maintain equipment, and help students during practical lessons. Ideal applicants will have previous experience in a similar role and a commitment to safeguarding. This position offers flexible scheduling and access to professional development opportunities, ensuring a rewarding experience in the educational environment.

Benefits

Free Continuous Professional Development

Access to discount club and pension scheme

Career development support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Recent experience of working in a school environment or similar setting.
• Hardworking and flexible, and able to use their initiative.
• Experience with Health & Safety and cleanliness.
• Ability to develop good relationships with children and adults.
• Commitment to safeguarding.
• Availability on a part time or full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment.
• Construct and modify apparatus.
• Set up experiments.
• Participate in laboratory demonstrations.
• Order resources.
• Assist in practical lessons.
• Provide technical help to pupils and students.

Skills

Maintaining equipment

Constructing and modifying apparatus

Setting up experiments

Health & Safety knowledge

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Reed Education work in partnership with Lancashire County Council (Lancashire Teaching Agency) and we are now recruiting for Science Technicians to join our team in the Lancaster area.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining equipment
• Constructing and modifying apparatus
• Setting up experiments
• Taking an active part in laboratory demonstrations
• Ordering resources
• Helping in practical lessons
• Giving technical help to pupils and students

Qualifications and experience

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Recent experience of working in a school environment or similar setting
• Hardworking and flexible, and able to use their initiative
• Experience with Health & Safety and cleanliness, and ensuring a safe environment
• Have the ability to develop good relationships with children and adults
• Commitment to safeguarding
• Are you available on a part time or full time basis and able to travel around the local area?

In return, what we will offer you

• Free Continuous Professional Development through LCC
• Access to Reed discount club and pension scheme
• Help and advice on career development and interview preparation
• Paid in line with LCC
• Excellent support and guidance from your dedicated consultant, specifically focused on technician roles/positions

Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check