Science Technician

Burnside College; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnside College in Wallsend is seeking a motivated Science Technician to join the Science Department. You will provide technical support for teaching colleagues in lessons and during practicals, and help run extra-curricular science activities.

The role requires organisation to manage a busy workload, preparation of equipment and chemicals, adherence to health and safety guidelines, and accurate stock control. You will work closely with staff and students to support learning and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a science lab environment is desirable, or transferable lab experience.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• 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 progress
• 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

Job description

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:

• l 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 progress
• 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.