Science Technician

Reed; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational agency in the Preston area is seeking Science Technicians to join their team. The role involves maintaining equipment, setting up experiments, and supporting teachers in practical lessons. Candidates should have prior experience in a similar setting and a commitment to safeguarding. Excellent support and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Free Continuous Professional Development

Access to discount club and pension scheme

Help with career development and interview preparation

Excellent support from dedicated consultants

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Recent experience of working in a school environment or similar setting.
• Hardworking and flexible, able to use initiative.
• Experience with Health & Safety and cleanliness.
• Commitment to Safeguarding.
• Availability on a part time or full time basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining equipment used in scientific experiments.
• Constructing and modifying laboratory apparatus.
• Setting up experiments for practical lessons.
• Assisting in laboratory demonstrations.
• Ordering resources required for experiments.

Skills

Maintaining equipment

Constructing and modifying apparatus

Setting up experiments

Giving technical help to pupils and students

Ability to develop good relationships with children and adults

Job description

Overview

Reed Education works in partnership with Lancashire County Council (Lancashire Teaching Agency) and we are now recruiting for Science Technicians to join our team in the Preston area.

Responsibilities and qualifications

• Maintaining equipment
• Constructing and modifying apparatus
• Setting up experiments
• Taking an active part in laboratory demonstrations
• Ordering resources
• Helping in practical lessons
• Giving technical help to pupils and students
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Recent experience of working in a school environment or similar setting
• Hardworking and flexible, and able to use their initiative
• Experience with Health & Safety and cleanliness, and ensuring a safe environment
• Have the ability to develop good relationships with children and adults
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Availability on a part time or full time basis and able to travel around the local area

What we offer

• Free Continuous Professional Development through LCC
• Access to Reed discount club and pension scheme
• Help and advice on career development and interview preparation
• Paid in line with LCC
• Excellent support and guidance from your dedicated consultant, specifically focused on technician roles/positions

Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check