Science Technician

HEATHSIDE SCHOOL; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished secondary school in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a motivated Science Technician to support teaching and learning in the science faculty. You will prepare materials, service laboratories, and ensure health and safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in a laboratory environment and strong communication skills with young people. This role offers excellent professional development opportunities and benefits including a local government pension scheme and discounts at retailers.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Discounts at retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu vaccination

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Scientific/Laboratory environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people.
• Possess sound IT and admin skills, ideally including Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide chemicals and equipment for lessons.
• Service laboratories and clean equipment between lessons.
• Support teaching staff in the Science department.
• Monitor stock and supplies and undertake administration tasks.
• Ensure health and safety in the Science department.

Skills

Experience in a Scientific/Laboratory environment

Effective communication with young people

Sound IT and admin skills

Knowledge of health and safety requirements

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

and organised Science Technician to join our dynamic science faculty at Heathside Walton-on-Thames, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school. You will support teaching and learning by:

• preparing and providing chemicals, equipment and materials for lessons
• servicing laboratories, including cleaning of equipment between lessons
• providing timely support to all teaching staff in the Science department
• monitoring stock and supplies and undertaking administration tasks
• helping ensure health and safety in the Science department

The role includes working alongside teachers to support learning in practical lessons and demonstrations.

Are you passionate about science and keen to support the next generation of scientists? We are seeking a motivated, have experience working in a Scientific/Laboratory environment, know how to prepare and maintain supplies and equipment and possess a working knowledge of health and safety requirements. be able to communicate effectively with young people to support learning and development possess sound IT and admin skills ideally including experience in a Microsoft 365 environment.

• A supportive and values-led community where every staff member is integral to our collective success
• A vibrant and collaborative team
• A school where wellbeing is a core component of our everyday practice
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts at retailers, a cycle to work scheme and a free flu vaccination
• Priority school admissions for staff children: In accordance with our admissions policy, children of staff receive priority for entry to Heathside Walton-on-Thames. To qualify, the staff member must have been permanently employed (full- or part-time) for at least two