Science Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Employee assistance programme (24/7)

Specsavers Eyecare vouchers for DSE

Cycle to Work Scheme

Incremental pay progression

Generous occupational pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Fernwood School is seeking a Science Technician to organize, deliver and develop technical services for science laboratories, ensuring safe and efficient operations for pupils and teaching staff. The role includes providing technical support in lessons and maintaining laboratory standards.

The post requires an enhanced DBS check and offers a path for incremental pay progression, along with pension benefits, cycle-to-work scheme, and wellbeing resources.

Qualifications

• Experience in a science laboratory or school setting is desirable.
• Ability to deliver technical support in lessons and to pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Organise, deliver and develop technical services for the science laboratories.
• Provide a safe, effective and efficient laboratory technical service for pupils and teaching staff.
• Give technical advice and assistance in the classroom where applicable.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

This Science Technician post at Fernwood School reports to the Head of Science within the science department. The role centres on organising, delivering and developing technical services so that the laboratories run safely and efficiently for pupils and teaching staff. Duties can include technical help in lessons, and the post requires an enhanced DBS check given the school's safeguarding duties. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post can start as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Organise, deliver and develop technical services for the science laboratories
• Provide a safe, effective and efficient laboratory technical service for pupils and teaching staff
• Give technical advice and assistance in the classroom where applicable

Skills & knowledge

• Strong organisational skills
• Willingness to learn
• Working independently and as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

What’s offered

• Excellent CPD opportunities
• 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Specsavers Eyecare vouchers for DSE users
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Incremental pay progression
• Generous occupational pension scheme
• Blue Light Card