Senior Science Technician

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy; Garretts Green; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Modern, well-resourced environment

CPD opportunities

Supportive colleagues

Job summary

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is seeking a skilled Senior Science Technician to join its large science department. The successful candidate will have experience in provisioning and setting up equipment to support science learning at key stages 3, 4 and 5, and will advise teaching staff on the safe and proper use of resources, including supporting demonstrations as required.

The role requires motivation, initiative and team collaboration, with access to CPD and a modern, well-resourced

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the provision and setting up of equipment to support science learning at key stages 3, 4 and 5.
• Ability to advise teaching staff on the safe and proper use of resources and demonstrate as required.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Committed team player.

Responsibilities

• Set up and provision of science equipment for lessons.
• Advise staff on safe use of resources.
• Support demonstrations in science lessons.
• Work as part of a large science department.

Skills

Motivated

Team player

Communication skills

Initiative

Job description

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a mixed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.

Judged to be Good by Ofsted (February 2023), we are proud of our committed staff and aspirational pupils. We are looking to appoint a skilled and experienced Senior Science Technician to join our large science department. The successful candidate will have previous experience in the provision and setting up of equipment to support science learning at key stages 3,4 and 5, and be able to advise teaching staff on the safe and proper use of resources, including supporting demonstrations as required.

The successful candidate will be:

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Be self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• A committed team player
• A confident communicator

We can offer you:

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A modern, well-resourced environment
• Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues

• Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs