Science Technician

ROBERT MAY'S SCHOOL; North Warnborough; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

ROBERT MAY'S SCHOOL in Hampshire seeks a part-time Science Technician to assist the Science department with lesson preparations and the setup of demonstrations. You will support teachers by preparing substances, equipment and resources for lessons and help maintain well-stocked preparation rooms.

Prior laboratory experience and a keen interest in science are desirable, with a focus on excellent planning, organisation and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Prior lab experience desirable, keen interest in science and willingness to learn.
• Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• the operation and maintenance of our well-stocked and equipped preparation rooms
• timely and effective preparation and delivery of substances, equipment and resources for Science lessons
• controlling stock and liaising with the Senior Technician regarding orders
• providing support during lessons
• excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• a high standard of literacy and numeracy
• the ability to work under pressure
• the ability to work on own initiative

Job description

The successful candidate will work as part of a small team of Technicians to support teachers in the Science department with the preparation of teaching materials and setting up demonstration experiments to enhance student learning. Prior experience in laboratory work is desirable and an interest in science and an eagerness to learn are key. Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills are required in order to carry out the key responsibilities of this role which include:

• the operation and maintenance of our well-stocked and equipped preparation rooms
• timely and effective preparation and delivery of substances, equipment and resources for Science lessons
• controlling stock and liaising with the Senior Technician regarding orders
• providing support during lessons
  excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• a high standard of literacy and numeracy
• the ability to work under pressure
• the ability to work on own initiative

A full induction will be provided, with training and support as necessary.

Robert May's School is a popular 11-16 Academy school in a beautiful and easy-to-access part of Hampshire. We have a strong record of academic achievement and our ethos of mutual respect, hard work and attention to excellence is well-known in the area.

The vacancy is for 28 hours per week, term time only (39 working weeks). This would ideally include 8am-3:30pm four days a week (with a flexible day off, except Friday). There is some flexibility in working hours for the right candidate.