Science Technician

Activate Learning; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Oxford is seeking a part-time Science Laboratory Technician. You will provide essential support in the Science Laboratory, ensuring a safe and well-equipped environment for lessons. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 4 qualification in Chemistry and possess laboratory experience. Excellent attention to detail and communication skills are essential. This role offers flexible working and numerous employee benefits, including a generous pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pensions schemes

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to Learning and Development programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of laboratory work.
• Experience in writing risk assessments and COSHH assessments.
• Flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the Science Laboratory facilities.
• Ensure a clean, safe and well-stocked environment according to Health and Safety requirements.
• Support teachers in delivering teaching programmes during lessons.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 4 or above qualification in Chemistry

Job description

About the role: Science Laboratory Technician

Activate Learning are looking for a Science Laboratory Technician to join our team in Oxford.

You will be responsible for providing technical support for the Science Laboratory facilities which include, ensuring the teachers and our learners fully equipped in preparation for their lessons, making sure the environment is clean, safe and well stocked in line with Health and Safety requirements. In addition, you will be required to support the teacher in the delivery of all teaching programmes and be present during the lessons to offer additional support to learners if required.

Oxford College has a very experienced teaching team and an exciting curriculum for the selected candidate to work with which spans across Access to Higher Education, A-Levels and our BTEC qualifications. The core area of work will be with our Chemistry students.

This is a permanent, part-time position working 17.5 hours per week during term time (0.40 FTE) at our City of Oxford College campus.

What do you need to be a successful Science Laboratory Technician at Activate Learning?

• Level 4 or above qualification in Chemistry
• Experience of laboratory work
• Experience in writing risk assessments and COSHH assessments

The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and be IT literate.

In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will demonstrate the ability to engage and develop students and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners.

Who we are:

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
• Specialised support and development for teaching staff
• Access to qualified coaches for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee resource groups
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend vacancy incentive
• Access to student discount programmes

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies may prevent submission of the application form.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.