Science Technician - The Buckingham School

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking an enthusiastic Science Technician to support teaching at a unique school in Aylesbury. The role involves providing necessary resources for practical lessons while ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. Candidates should possess solid organizational skills, a friendly demeanor, and flexibility. This is an opportunity to contribute to a positive learning environment, drive educational success, and receive excellent professional development.

Benefits

Enthusiastic and friendly students

Dedicated teachers and support staff

Excellent professional development

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Ability to work in accordance with health and safety guidance.
• Desirable technical or practical experience in an appropriate discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching colleagues with equipment and resources for practical lessons.
• Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment.
• Support the leadership team in school improvement initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Calm demeanor

Flexibility

Job description

A hugely exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Science Technician to work in a bold and unique school, where excellence is at the heart of what we do. This is a varied role, which involves providing teaching colleagues with equipment and resources to enable students to undertake practical lessons. You will be required to work in accordance with strict health and safety guidance and procedures ensuring that a healthy, safe and productive learning and teaching environment is maintained. A calm, friendly and helpful manner is essential, as is the ability to adapt and be flexible to the requirements of the Department. In return, we offer:

• Enthusiastic and friendly students
• Dedicated and hardworking teachers and support staff who are passionate about making learning exciting for students
• A supportive leadership team who are committed to moving the school forward
• Excellent professional development
• The opportunity to embark on the schools' journey to outstanding. No experience is necessary for this position although the successful candidate will need to have sound organisational skills.

Technical or practical experience in an appropriate discipline would be desirable.

The Buckingham School is a caring and supportive school with excellent student ambassadors who represent The Buckingham School very well, displaying good behaviour and a positive attitude to work. Our school motto is 'Success for All' and we aim to give all students life changing opportunities through educational achievement. We will continue to drive school improvement in order to achieve the very best for every student.