Science Technician

Teaching Vacancies; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Science Technician to support teaching staff within the Science Departments. The role involves coordinating practical resources, ensuring safety in the lab, and assisting in practical classes. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science, and a commitment to ensuring a safe educational environment.

Benefits

Join the Local Government Pension Scheme

BHSF Healthcare Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or educational establishment preferred.
• Understanding of health and safety in a school environment.
• Willingness to undergo first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to teaching staff within Science Departments.
• Coordinate practical resources and advice for the science curriculum.
• Ensure maintenance of a safe working environment.

Skills

Experience of working in a team

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to use Microsoft Office

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Commitment to develop and learn

Education

GCSEs at Grade C in Maths, English, and one Science subject

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience:
  • Experience of working in a team.
  • Experience of working in a laboratory, preferably in an educational establishment, desirable but not essential.
  • Experience of working in a school environment desirable but not essential.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner.
  • Ability to undertake a range of practical tasks.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with students and staff.
  • Ability to develop and maintain efficient record keeping systems.
  • Ability to demonstrate a clear commitment to develop and learn in the role.
  • The ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • The ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of a team and have the initiative to work alone and proactively.
  • Personal integrity, honesty and sound judgement.
  • Flexible approach to work, with a keenness to be involved in activities which enhance the science technician service.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office and other IT applications confidently.
• Qualifications & Knowledge:
  • A good standard of general education, including GCSEs at Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths, English and one Science subject.
  • A sound understanding of the principles of confidentiality, safeguarding and child protection.
  • Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, particularly in the context of working in a school science department.
  • Understanding of safe working practices in relation to the handling and usage of hazardous equipment and tools.
• Training:
  • Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities, including first aid training.

What the school offers its staff

• At Sutton Girls, we provide high quality teaching and learning, strong pastoral support, and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities within a caring environment that values character development and wellbeing.
• We have fantastic results and continue to reflect on ways we can improve and support students to make further progress. Students are highly motivated, have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to learn.
• Growth mindset strategies and character development are central to our day-to-day activities whilst maintaining staff and student well-being.
• We offer the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, the BHSF Healthcare Plan and/or sign up to our Cycle to Work Scheme.

Further details about the role

Job Purpose:

• To provide support to the teaching staff within the Science Departments

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the science curriculum, including liaising with teaching and support staff outside the department. This will include:
• Preparing resources and assembling apparatus
• Obtaining materials
• Giving technical advice to teachers, technicians and students
• Carrying out risk assessments for technician activities
• Assisting in practical classes and carrying out demonstrations.
• Ensure the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment through:
• Actively contributing to the assessment, monitoring and review of both health and safety procedures and information resources
• Keeping up to date with current procedures and practices through continuing professional development
• Providing technical advice on health and safety issues to teaching and support staff
• Safe treating and disposing of used materials, including hazardous substances and responding to actual or potential hazards
• Ensuring the safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials.
• Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources, including constructing and modifying apparatus.
• Support the Senior Technician in ensuring the availability of suitable materials and equipment, helping to compile orders and liaising with suppliers and finance departments. This will include costing and suggesting economic alternatives to maintain stock levels and keeping up-to-date stock records.
• Ensure that both routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, testing and repairing of equipment are carried out to the required standard. This will include:
• collecting, checking and returning equipment to stores
• cleaning and tidying workplaces and preparation areas
• cleaning and repair of equipment

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.