Science Technician

Forest School; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous CPD budget

Comprehensive Professional Development

Outreach Programme

Free hot lunch

20% fee remission for Forest pupils

Subsidised Sylvestrian Leisure Centre

Group Life Assurance scheme

Personal Accident Scheme

Private medical insurance fees

Membership of a pension scheme

Job summary

Forest School in the United Kingdom seeks a Science Technician to coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities, and to provide expert technical support, advice, and assistance to meet the practical requirements of the science curriculum. The postholder may have a specialist responsibility for Biology or Chemistry, but will support across all science areas as needed.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, staff collaboration, and contributing to a high-quality science education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities for the science curriculum.
• Provide expert technical support, advice and assistance across Biology, Chemistry, Physics and other science areas.

Job description

Working under the guidance of the Team Leader Technician, Head of Biology, Head of Chemistry, Head of Physics, and Associate Academic Lead (STEM), the Technician is responsible for coordinating the use of practical resources and facilities and for providing expert technical support, advice, and assistance to meet the practical requirements of the science curriculum. While the postholder may have a specialist responsibility for Biology or Chemistry, they will be expected to provide support across all areas of the Science curriculum as required.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:

• Generous CPD budget
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
• Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
• Membership of a pension scheme

Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.