Science Technician (Biology and/or Chemistry specialism)

International Schools Today; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest School is seeking a Science Technician to work under the guidance of the Team Leader Technician and Heads of Science. You will coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and provide expert technical support across Biology, Chemistry and Physics to meet the curriculum needs.

You will support safeguarding and equality of opportunity, and enjoy a role that contributes to high standards of learning while benefiting from CPD opportunities and generous staff facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting school science labs and practicals.
• Knowledge of health & safety in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to work across Biology, Chemistry and Physics as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities.
• Provide expert technical support and assistance for the science curriculum.
• Assist across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics when required.

Skills

Technical support

Resource coordination

Science curriculum knowledge

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.

Why work at Forest?

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

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.

Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to provide feedback to candidates who are shortlisted and invited to attend an interview.

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.