Science Technician (Biology and/or Chemistry specialism)

Forest School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous CPD budget

Comprehensive Professional Development

Outreach Programme

Free hot lunch

20% fee remission for Forest pupils

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre membership

Group Life Assurance

Personal Accident Scheme

Private medical insurance contribution

Pension scheme

Job summary

Forest School is seeking a Technician to coordinate practical resources and facilities and to provide expert technical support to meet the science curriculum requirements. The postholder may have a specialist responsibility for Biology or Chemistry but will support across all STEM subjects as needed.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, ongoing professional development, and contributing to the school community through its Outreach Programme.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating the use of practical resources across science disciplines.
• Ability to provide expert technical support and advice to meet practical curriculum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities for science lessons.
• Provide expert technical support across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as required.

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.