Science Technician

Teaching Vacancies; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious grammar school in England is seeking a Science Technician to support laboratory services and ensure safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will provide technical assistance to teachers and students, trial practicals, and contribute to the school's ethos. The position emphasizes a commitment to safeguarding, requiring checks and compliance with regulations. This role plays a vital part in supporting educational activities in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in ensuring laboratory safety and efficiency.
• Ability to provide technical advice and assistance to students.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations for laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing effective laboratory technical service.
• Trial examination and non-examination practicals for suitability.
• Support teaching staff and students in learning activities.
• Conduct necessary safety checks and risk assessments.
• Contribute to the school's overall ethos and aims.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• to assist in ensuring that a safe, effective, and efficient laboratory technical service is provided for students and teaching staff within the department;
• the trialling of both examination and non-examination practicals to determine that practicals will work in lessons and within the time constraints of a lesson;
• to provide technical advice and assistance in the classroom to support students and to assist teaching staff with the provision of learning activities;
• to ensure the health and safety requirements and that other relevant regulations are adhered to, including the completion and recording of necessary checks and risk assessments;
• Contributing to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the School.

The Science Technician will normally be based on the School site, but may be required to work elsewhere from time to time in order to fulfil his/her responsibilities.

What the school offers its staff

Every School has its own traditions, its own ethos, its own identity, and its own purpose. The purpose of Westcliff High School for Boys (WHSB) is to provide an excellent education for our pupils, supporting them in their journey to adulthood by developing character and intellect within a safe, happy and scholarly community.

To this end, WHSB provides exceptional teaching and a wealth of extra-curricular activities to develop the Learner Profile attributes in our pupils through a unique education filled with exciting, challenging, and enjoyable experiences. Today, we continue our proud tradition as a Grammar School serving pupils within the local community and actively promoting the wonderful opportunities we can offer to local children and their families.

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.