Science Technician (Physics Specialist)

The Independent Schools Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD budget

Professional Development Review

Outreach programme

Free lunch

Fee remission

Leisure centre membership

Life Assurance

Medical insurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Forest School is seeking a Science Technician to coordinate practical resources and facilities and to support the practical needs of the science curriculum. Under guidance from the Senior Science Technician and Head of Physics, you will assist across the curriculum as required.

The role offers a generous CPD budget, access to a Comprehensive PD Review system, and opportunities to contribute to the Outreach Programme, with lunch provisions and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities.
• Provide assistance, advice and expertise for the science curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities.
• Provide assistance, advice and expertise in meeting the practical needs of the science curriculum.

Skills

CPD budget coordination

Curriculum support

Job description

Under the guidance of the Senior Science Technician and the Head of Physics, the technician’s role is to coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance, advice and expertise in meeting the practical needs of the science curriculum. While the member of staff may have a particular responsibility for Physics, they should be prepared and willing to support in other areas of the curriculum as requested.

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

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.