Science Technician

Teaching Vacancies; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Wallsend is seeking a motivated Technician to support the Science Department. The role includes providing technical assistance during lessons and extra-curricular activities. Candidates should possess strong time management skills and a passion for science. The position offers excellent professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment dedicated to high educational standards.

Benefits

Professional development

Supportive working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Experience in a lab environment preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to relate to students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support during lessons and extra-curricular activities.
• Prepare equipment and chemicals for practical lessons.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Manage stock control and monitor inventory.

Skills

Teamwork

Passion for science

Time management

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and organised Technician to join our Science Department. The Technician will be required to provide technical support for teaching colleagues both in lessons and in learning opportunities outside of the core timetable including a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

This role would suit a motivated person who is skilled at managing a busy workload. The core purpose of the role is to uphold our fundamental standards of pride, respect and achievement with all stakeholders and in doing so will ensure high standards of support is available.

The Science Technician will be responsible for:

• Providing support to students and staff during lessons - assisting teaching staff with demonstration lessons and practicals across all disciplines, helping to create an engaging and purposeful learning environment and supporting students to make progres
• Preparation for practical lessons and demonstrations - in accordance with lesson plans, or events in school, prepare equipment and chemicals in advance of lessons and ensuring items are made available to staff and students within strict safety guidelines
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times - ensure strict compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation, school policies and external guidance from bodies such as CLEAPPS and COSHH to ensure a safe and orderly working environment
• Stock control and ordering - Maintain accurate inventory records and stock control systems. Manage and monitor stock levels to collate and process orders for new stock and equipment accordingly. Ensure deliveries are checked and stored appropriately and in line with safety procedures

Burnside College is a good school, with outstanding sixth form provision. We put teaching and learning first and are committed to providing a high quality and inclusive learning experience for all. Furthermore, we are committed to the development of staff and you will be joining a supportive school with an excellent environment in which to continue your professional development.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work well as part of a team and will be able to relate to both students and colleagues. They will demonstrate a passion for science and, alongside teaching staff, the Science Technician will be able to support students across all key stages to achieve their full potential. Experience is desirable however we will also consider candidates who have not worked in a school but who have relevant lab technician experience from other employment sectors.

If you would like any further information, or to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Mrs L Price, Assistant Headteacher, at [e-mail]

What the school offers its staff

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Burnside College is characterised by its strong community spirit and friendly working environment. Respect is one of our core values and is tangible throughout the school. We believe that strong relationships are the fabric of any successful school. Interactions at Burnside between staff, and with pupils, are based on mutual respect and are positive.

In our most recent inspection in November 2024 OfSTED recognised that Burnside College continues to be a good school. Inspectors found that:

• Pupils enjoy working with their teachers
• Pupils behave well and meet the high expectation that the school has for their conduct
• Classrooms are calm and orderly places to learn
• Staff appreciate the positive strategies to manage their workload and support their wellbeing

These continued improvements were secured through a relentless focus on teaching and learning; we routinely consider the latest educational thinking in order to reflect on and refine what happens in classrooms. This goes hand in hand with a strong, caring, system of pastoral support and a focus on the personal development of our pupils.

Standards continue to remain high at Burnside because staff are determined to do the very best for the young people of Wallsend and always work positively, with the best interest of young people at heart.

In return the school offers excellent support and professional development. We offer high quality staff training which is personalised to the experience and needs of the individual. A particular strength is the effective programme of support in place for early years teachers.

School leaders are considerate of the workload and wellbeing of staff and the school provides good career progression opportunities.

We were delighted to once again receive the Wellbeing Award for Schools in 2023 and the inspection report stated that “Burnside College is a happy place to work and learn.”

We are looking to recruit staff to our team that are committed to high standards and to improving the life chances of young people. Further details about our school are available on the school website.

Commitment to safeguarding

Burnside College is committed to safeguarding and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and other pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.