Science Technician (2 posts)

Teaching Vacancies; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in North East England seeks two experienced Science Technicians to support the science department. Responsibilities include preparing resources for lessons, assisting teachers with practical activities, and ensuring the safe storage and maintenance of equipment. Candidates should have experience in a secondary school and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations. The school offers excellent benefits including a contributory pension scheme and well-being perks.

Benefits

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a secondary school science department.
• Ability to prepare and maintain teaching resources.
• Strong organizational skills to manage stocks and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and set up resources and equipment for lessons.
• Contribute to lesson planning and development.
• Implement practical learning activities under teacher guidance.
• Maintain and clean equipment regularly.
• Ensure safe storage of materials and handle hazardous substances.

Skills

Experience in a secondary school science department

Technical assistance skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for two experienced Science Technicians to work with the Science team. The successful applicant will have experience of working in a secondary school science department.

Job Purpose

To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support learning by providing technical assistance through working with pupils in the delivery / demonstration of practical learning activities and the preparation and maintenance of teaching areas and equipment for pupils.

These are the main duties and responsibilities needed to achieve the job purpose.

• Plan, prepare and set up specific resources / materials / equipment for lessons, as directed by the class teacher.
• Contribute to the development of lesson and work plans by trialling new practical procedures.
• Implement structured and agreed practical learning activities for groups or on a one-to-one basis, as prepared by, and under the direction of, the class teacher.
• Develop, prepare and maintain specialist resources as required.
• Ensure the safe and secure storage of allocated resources / materials / equipment to prevent unauthorised access / misuse.
• Clean and undertake maintenance of equipment as needed to ensure it is clean and in good working order.
• Update records, including production of reports and analysis of information, maintain accurate records of stocks of chemicals and oversee ordering for the department with the supervision of the Subject Lead.
• Contribute to planning and development of systems, policies and procedures for their technical area.

Individuals in this role may also:

• Ensure the adherence to health and safety regulations by technical support staff within the school.
• Supervise the training and development of other technical support staff, demonstrate the use of equipment to technical and other staff.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the classroom teacher as directed.
• Order and maintain resources within an agreed budget.
• Ensure the safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances, and respond to actual or potential hazards.
• Other similar activities at the direction of the Subject Lead for Science.

Informal visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to visit the school, please email [e-mail] marked for the attention of Paul Middleton (Head of Department) to book a time.

All application forms must be returned to [e-mail]

What the school offers its staff

• Pension: Excellent contributory Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with top-up options.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), wellbeing portal, discounted gym membership, staff networks (LGBT+, Armed Forces, etc.).
• Financial Perks: Salary sacrifice (car, cycle), travel loans, Employee Benefits Portal with lifestyle savings.
• Career Growth: Wide learning/development, professional qualifications, mentoring.

Commitment to safeguarding

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.