Science Technician

Simply Education Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Northampton seeks a Science Technician to bolster the Science department. This position focuses on assisting teachers with practical lessons, ensuring health and safety standards are met, and managing laboratory resources effectively. Ideal candidates will have previous technical experience in a science or school environment, along with strong maths and English skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical science or laboratory environment.
• GCSE in English and Maths, preferably Grade 3 minimum.
• Awareness of standard procedures like titrations.

Responsibilities

• Support practical lessons and assist teachers in planning.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures during lessons.
• Manage storage and accessibility of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Technical science/laboratory experience

Good English skills

Good Maths skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Grade 3 minimum or equivalent

Job description

Science Technician

Location: Northampton
Salary: Competitive, dependant on salary
Contract Type: Full Time, Part Time, Flexible Supply

Simply Education has an opportunity for a Science Technician to join our school based in Northampton. The role is to support the Science department supporting with practical lessons and assisting the Teachers with planning and preparation.

The Role:

• Ensure that health and safety procedures are being followed during the lesson
• To ensure the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances and responding to actual or potential hazards
• To be responsible for the appropriate storage and accessibility of equipment and materials in line with health and safety regulations
• To monitor laboratory equipment ensuring that stock monitoring, rotation and appropriate purchasing is undertaken on a termly basis
• To provide technical advice on health and safety issues to teachers and technical support staff
• To ensure that the technical team is resourced, organised and developed to meet the performance standards required by the department, particularly practical support.

The right person should have:

• Previous technical science/laboratory experience or school science environment
• Good English and Maths skills, preferably to GCSE Grade 3 minimum or equivalent
• Awareness of standard procedures e.g. titrations and making up standard solutions
• Be reliable, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Have good organisational skills and attention to detail.

All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check. Due to COVID-19 regulations, any interviews we hold will be conducted over a Zoom call.

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