Science Technician

Leigh Academies Trust; Longfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Longfield is seeking a Science Technician to join their successful team. This role requires coordination of practical resources, preparation of solutions, and equipment delivery for lessons. Candidates must have a minimum of an A Level in Science or equivalent. The position offers a salary between £23,416 and £25,408 per annum based on experience, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of an A Level in Science or equivalent and/or appropriate industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the use and maintenance of practical resources and facilities.
• Prepare solutions and assemble apparatus for practical lessons.
• Deliver equipment to classes and ensure its safe storage.

Skills

Science knowledge

Equipment handling

Communication

Education

A Level in Science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Leigh Academy Longfield are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced Science Technician to join a well-motivated and successful team within the science department, ideal for someone looking for a term-time position with plenty of scope for development. We require applicants to have a minimum qualification of an A Level in Science or equivalent, and/or appropriate industry experience. The science department at Longfield Academy is highly successful, experienced, and collaborative in their approach to work - a fantastic environment for a more junior technician through to a highly experienced technician keen to be part of a fantastic team.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the use and maintenance of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in the practical needs of the science curriculum.
• Prepare solutions and assemble apparatus to ensure resources are available for practical lessons.
• Deliver equipment to classes and collect, check and return equipment to the stores to ensure it is safely, securely and appropriately stored.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of an A Level in Science or equivalent and/or appropriate industry experience.

Salary

This position offers an actual salary of £23,416 - £25,408 per annum (£26,816- £29,146 full time equivalent), commensurate with experience, based on 37.5 hours per week, Term Time plus 1 week inset.