Secondary Science Technician

New Directions; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education is seeking Science Technicians for temporary roles in Cardiff secondary schools. These positions aim to support the Science department during internal staff absences. The role requires strong communication skills and relevant lab experience, focusing on health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant scientific qualification and lab experience.
• Confident overseeing storage and maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Setting up laboratories with necessary equipment.
• Checking and testing scientific equipment.
• Helping teachers with practical demonstrations.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Knowledge of health and safety

Education

Relevant scientific qualification

Job description

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New Directions Education are recruiting for Science Technicians, to cover temporary positions in Cardiff secondary schools. The roles available are long and short-term temporary, covering internal staff absences such as sickness or maternity.

The working hours will be full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm, term-time only.

Our clients are seeking applicants with excellent verbal and written communication, as the role will involve working closely with staff and students to support the Science department with the delivery of practical lessons.

A relevant scientific qualification and previous experience working within a lab are essential. Applicants must have excellent knowledge of health and safety and be confident overseeing the storage and maintenance of apparatus and scientific equipment.

Duties will include:

• Setting up laboratories with the necessary equipment for the lesson ahead
• Checking and testing scientific equipment
• Helping the teacher with practical demonstrations
• Interacting with both staff and students
• Keeping track of chemicals and solutions
• Organising apparatus used and making sure it is stored correctly
• Observing strict Health & Safety conditions.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.