Science Technician

Marches Academy Trust; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package including counseling

On-site fitness suite

Excellent professional development

Job summary

Marches Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Science Support role to ensure practical lessons are well resourced and safely conducted. You will maintain equipment, assist with preparation and help implement safety checks across laboratories.

The role includes stock management, administration support and coordination of science events, with ongoing professional development opportunities and wellbeing support offered.

Qualifications

• Supports practical science lessons with well-resourced materials and safe equipment.
• Performs risk assessments for practical activities where appropriate.
• Maintains and stores chemicals, equipment and materials safely.
• Assists with preparation and administration for science events and enrichment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations including CLEAPSS guidance.
• Carry out risk assessments for practical activities where appropriate.
• Store chemicals, equipment and materials safely and securely.
• Dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with regulations.
• Conduct routine safety checks of laboratories and equipment.
• Maintain stock levels and order equipment, chemicals and consumables.
• Keep accurate inventory records.
• Organise and maintain laboratories, preparation rooms and storage areas.
• Check, clean and undertake basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain records of equipment, chemicals and safety checks.
• Assist with departmental administration as required.
• Support the organisation of science events, trips and enrichment activities.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in relevant training and professional development.
• Support the school's policies, procedures and values.

Skills

Health and safety compliance

Lab equipment maintenance

Stock and inventory management

Job description

PURPOSE -To provide practical and technical support to the Science Department, ensuring that lessons are well resourced, equipment is maintained safely, and practical activities are prepared efficiently to support high-quality teaching and learning. Key Responsibilities Practical Lesson Support

Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including CLEAPSS guidance.
• Carry out risk assessments for practical activities where appropriate.
• Store chemicals, equipment and materials safely and securely.
• Dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with regulations.
• Conduct routine safety checks of laboratories and equipment.

Resource Management

• Maintain stock levels and order equipment, chemicals and consumables.
• Keep accurate inventory records.
• Organise and maintain laboratories, preparation rooms and storage areas.
• Check, clean and undertake basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Administration

• Maintain records of equipment, chemicals and safety checks.
• Assist with departmental administration as required.
• Support the organisation of science events, trips and enrichment activities.

Professional Responsibilities

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in relevant training and professional development.
• Support the school's policies, procedures and values.
  The opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking Science Faculty.
• Excellent professional development opportunities through The Marches Academy Trust.
• A comprehensive wellbeing package including counselling, physiotherapy, GP and medical support.
• Access to our on-site fitness suite.
• A positive, inclusive and ambitious working environment.
• Opportunities for continuous professional growth and career development.