Science Technician

St Andrew's C of E High School; Worthing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local secondary education institution in Worthing is looking for a Science Technician to support the Science faculty with practical tasks. The role involves preparing and maintaining equipment, assisting in demonstrations, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Applicants should have practical skills in chemistry, biology, and physics, and be able to communicate effectively with students. A comprehensive induction and training will be provided, promoting a positive school ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting with the practical running of a Science faculty.
• Ability to prepare and monitor equipment and materials.
• Comfortable working closely with secondary school students.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the smooth running of the Science faculty.
• Prepare, monitor, and maintain equipment and materials.
• Ensure health and safety standards are adhered to.

Skills

Practical skills in chemistry

Practical skills in biology

Practical skills in physics

Health and safety compliance

Communication with students

IT literacy

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician to help with the practical running of the Science faculty. The faculty operates within very modern facilities that are well resourced and led by teachers who are passionate about their subjects. We require applicants who can demonstrate their ability to assist with the smooth running of the Science faculty. Duties will be varied and include preparation, monitoring and maintenance of equipment and materials, assisting with demonstrations of equipment and processes, ensuring health and safety is adhered to and staff are well supported in practicals and stock is maintained at appropriate levels.

Applications are welcomed from experienced technicians and those new to the role who have a relevant scientific background. You will need good practical skills and experience in all or some of the following areas - chemistry, biology, physics and health and safety. You must also be comfortable working closely and communicating with secondary school students. A comprehensive induction programme and full training will also be provided. A handover period with the current Science Technician will be part of this package. Applicants must be IT literate and committed to supporting the work of staff and students. Applicants will also need to work within the appropriate health & safety standards.

As a Church of England school, successful applicants will be expected to model the whole school ethos, actively promoting it within their role. If this sounds like the role for you, we would love you to be a part of our community.

Ideal candidate profile

• Have an adaptable approach to work and a 'can do' attitude
• Be proactive, and be able to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Be enthusiastic, willing to learn and keen to take advantage of any training opportunities available