Science Technician

St Bede's School; Redhill; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site catering facilities

Free fitness facilities

Job summary

St Bede's School in Redhill is seeking a chemistry technician to work 25 hours per week during term time. You will support science lessons, prepare materials for practicals, and ensure equipment is safe and ready for use. The role involves working in a collaborative team across chemistry, biology and physics.

The position is term-time with some inset days and holiday entitlement included; a willingness to learn and opportunities for professional development are highlighted.

Responsibilities

• Assist chemistry teaching in labs and prep materials.
• Maintain and clean lab equipment and stockroom.
• Collaborate with other science technicians and teachers to support Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Skills

Team player

Lab skills

Job description

We are a friendly, supportive group of technicians, who work in a dynamic department in an outstanding school, and we're looking to recruit a strong team player to join the team. Within the overarching team, where we support each other across subjects when the need arises, we operate in smaller teams of two, each focusing on their specialism of biology, chemistry and physics.

• St Bede's is a good place to work. Staff are friendly and supportive of one another: relationships between staff and pupils were recognised by Ofsted as 'exceptionally strong'.
• ECTs benefit from a well developed and comprehensive induction period programme. More experienced teachers are given the opportunity to participate in training which will help them to develop skills needed for middle and senior management roles.
• There are good on-site catering facilities. Staff are able to use the fitness facilities free of charge and to participate in sports activities.
• Music is a big part of school life and staff are welcome to join our senior choir and instrumental groups.
• We have a social event at the end of each term as well as occasional staff trips to the theatre.
• The school is situated in Redhill, a commuter belt town in the Surrey Fringe area. We are close to the M25 and there are good transport links to London and the South Coast from Redhill station which is about 15 minutes walk from the school. We also benefit from being within walking distance of beautiful countryside . Many staff live locally, others commute from Guildford, South London, Kent and East & West Sussex.
• We are seeking a chemistry technician to work 25 hours per week:
• Monday: 08:00 - 15:30 (including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)
• Tuesday - Friday: 08:30 - 13:00

It is a term-time appointment, including inset days, plus one week of work during the school holidays. There is no entitlement to take leave during term time. All holidays must be taken during school breaks. Annual salary includes payment for holiday entitlement. The role is busy and varied, with no two days the same. A willingness to learn is key and there are plenty of opportunities for professional development and the successful candidates will have the opportunity to be First Aid trained.