Science Technician

St George's Academy; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's Academy invites applications for an enthusiastic Technician to support the Science Department. The role is based mainly at the Sleaford Campus with occasional duties at Ruskington campus, full time 37 hours per week across 39 weeks per year.

You will assist with day-to-day supervision of the Science Technician team, equipment maintenance, pre-class preparation, and safe practical activity set-ups, ensuring a clean, well-stocked lab environment and compliance with Health and Safety

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Technician/Support role.
• Willingness to work towards achieving GCSE English and Maths if needed.
• Good communication and interest in science.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day supervision of the Science Technician team.
• Maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Pre-class preparation for displays and exercises.
• Trialling practical activities and demonstrations.
• Ensure staff have equipment and materials needed.
• Keep work areas clean and tidy and comply with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team supervision

Health & Safety awareness

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths (grades 9-4/A-C)

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Technician to help with the smooth running of the Science Department. Supporting the full Science Department, the role will work mainly at the Sleaford Campus but flexibility is required to work at our Ruskington campus on occasions too. The post is full time, working 37 hours per week over 39 weeks per year. Usual working hours are 8:00 to 4:00 with a finish of 3:30 one day per week, to be agreed dependent on Academy needs. Working alongside the existing Senior Science Technician based on the Ruskington Campus, duties will include day to day line management and supervision of the Science Technician team; maintaining and cleaning equipment; pre-class preparation for displays and exercises; trialling practical activities, ensuring equipment and materials are available for staff and that work areas are kept clean and tidy. A willingness to be flexible, good communication skills and an interest in science are required. Current and relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation is considered essential.

You will be required to have experience of working in a similar role and some basic knowledge of science taught in the classroom. The ideal candidate will also hold a minimum of 2 GCSE's to include English and Maths from grade 9-4 (A

• -C) or equivalent or be able to demonstrate a willingness to work towards achieving these qualifications.

Previous experience within education would be an advantage but is not essential, as full training will be provided. If you would like to join a very supportive team in an Academy of enthusiastic and friendly dedicated staff, then we would be delighted to hear from you.