Science Technician (Chemistry)/Apprentice Science Technician

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College seeks a Physics/Engineering Technician for its Science and Engineering Department. The role involves collaborating with educators to facilitate student experiments, enhancing their learning experiences. Workshop skills and knowledge of Chemistry are desirable, with training opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Chemistry is desirable but not essential.
• Workshop skills useful for 3D printing and CNC milling.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chemistry team in setting up experiments.
• Assist BTEC Applied Science students with experiments.

Skills

Workshop skills

Knowledge of Chemistry

Job description

Barton Peveril is a highly successful 6th Form College and we have an opportunity for a Physics/Engineering Technician to join our Science and Engineering Department. You will join a team of 21 teaching staff & 4 technicians working in a spacious, well-resourced new building.

Your role will involve working alongside the Chemistry team to set up experiments and support students through their work. You will also work closely with BTEC Applied Science and assist them with experiments in their physics units.

While having knowledge of Chemistry is desirable, it is not essential for the role. Workshop skills are also desirable for this position, as we make use of 3D printing and CNC milling to support students' work and improve the equipment and experiments that we already have. There is opportunity for training and to complete an apprenticeship if required.