Science Technician

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

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Science Technician to assist in delivering the practical aspects of the Science curriculum. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a passion for science, and flexibility. This role involves preparing and maintaining equipment and may require deputising for the Lead Science Technician. The school values inclusivity and offers a supportive community environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive community

Experienced teaching team

Qualifications

• Be an excellent Science Technician.
• Able to work alongside teaching staff effectively.
• Open to innovation and new technology.

Responsibilities

• Support the practical delivery of the Science curriculum.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of science equipment.
• Deputise for the Lead Science Technician as required.

Skills

Effective communication skills

ICT skills

Attention to detail

Good time management skills

Passion for Science

Flexible attitude

Job description

Overview

Bishop Justus Church of England School is seeking to appoint a Science Technician to work alongside the Senior Science Technician and teaching staff to support the practical side of the Science curriculum and ensure a quality education for all students. The Science Technician will work alongside the Lead Science Technician and teaching staff to support the practical side of the Science curriculum and ensure a quality education for all students. The Science Technician may be required to deputise for the Lead Science Technician taking on additional responsibilities as and when required. Please see the full Application Pack for further information regarding extra responsibilities.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a candidate who will:

• Support the practical delivery of the Science curriculum.
• Assist in the preparation, maintenance and supervision of science equipment and resources.
• Potentially deputise for the Lead Science Technician and take on additional responsibilities as required.
• Refer to the full Application Pack for details of extra responsibilities.

Ideal candidate / Qualifications

• Have a flexible attitude;
• Be an excellent Science Technician;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Be committed to continuing professional learning;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks;
• Attention to detail; and
• A passion for Science.

What the school offers

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

Safeguarding and requirements

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.