Science Technician - Independent School

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Science Technician for a prestigious independent school in Westminster. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc in a science-related field with a minimum grade of 2:1. Responsibilities include preparing materials for lessons, conducting risk assessments, and supporting students during practical lab sessions. This long-term position may become permanent for the right individual.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with an advanced understanding of laboratory settings.
• Previous experience within a laboratory is required.
• Experience working with children in an educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and equipment for science lessons.
• Conduct risk assessments for practicals.
• Support students during practical sessions.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

BSc degree in a science-related field (2:1 or above)

Job description

Overview

Science Technician

Independent School

Located in Westminster

Veritas Education are currently working with a prestigious independent school who are looking for a science technician within their science department. The school caters for children of high academic standards who you will be supporting during practicals and occasionally class sessions. It is essential you are a recent graduate with an advanced understanding of laboratories and a BSc degree, awarded with a minimum of 2:1 or above. The position is a long term role with the position likely to become permanent for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team with other technicians to prepare materials and equipment for science lessons
• Carry out risk assessments
• Keep check of stock and dispose of waste appropriately
• Support students within the classes – especially during practical sessions

Requirements

• Science based degree is essential (awarded with 2:1 or above)
• Previous experience within a laboratory
• Experience working within an educational setting (e.g. working with children)
• Subject to Enhanced DBS Certificate check and satisfactory references

Application

If this is a role which you are interested in and that you meet the requirements, apply by contacting Tiv Suntharesan at Veritas Education. Alternatively email your CV to (url removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'