Science Technician

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Leeds is seeking an enthusiastic Science Technician to ensure the safe operation of its Chemistry and Physics laboratories. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining laboratory apparatus and adhering to relevant safety guidelines. Ideal candidates should have a GCSE in science and experience in a school lab environment. The position offers a generous benefits package including pension membership and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Benefits

Membership of pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

£2k Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C/4 and above in science or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of working in Science lab in a school environment.
• Ability to work agilely and flexibly, sometimes under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, and maintain laboratory apparatus.
• Implement relevant legislation and guidance.

Skills

Experience in Science lab environment

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of relevant legislation (CLEAPPS, COSHH)

Education

GCSE grade C/4 and above in science or equivalent qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Leeds Mathematics School (LMaS), we are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational Science Technician. The role of Science Technician is crucial to ensuring the safe and smooth operation of all aspects of our Chemistry and Physics laboratories. The Science Technician will collect, assemble, prepare, issue, clear away, clean, maintain and store apparatus and other items required for practical lessons or demonstrations or Outreach activities. The Science Technician will keep themselves up to date with, and lead on the implementation of, relevant legislation and guidance, for example CLEAPPS and COSHH.

Potential applicants should have:

• GCSE grade C/4 and above in science or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of working in Science lab in a school environment or of working in Science with young people.
• Experience of working agilely and flexibly, sometimes under pressure, always in confidence.

What the school offers its staff

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.