Senior Science Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay progression

Healthcare & gym discounts

Pension scheme

Career progression across Trust

Professional learning

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Manor Academy's Science Department is recruiting a Senior Science Technician on a permanent basis. The post supports colleagues with practical lessons, equipment upkeep and the safe storage of chemicals and materials.

The position is term-time only, with 27 hours a week across five days, and it requires an enhanced DBS with childrens barred list check. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Good science subject knowledge.
• Passion for science.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare practical lessons for colleagues in the Science Department.
• Maintain science equipment.
• Ensure the safe storage of chemicals and materials.

Skills

Good science subject knowledge

Passion for science

Health and safety

Excellent IT skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Job description

The Manor Academy's Science Department is recruiting a Senior Science Technician on a permanent basis. The post supports colleagues with practical lessons, equipment upkeep and the safe storage of chemicals and materials. It is term-time only, with 27 hours a week spread across five days, and it is a safeguarding-checked role requiring an enhanced DBS with a children's barred list check. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Prepare practical lessons for colleagues in the Science Department
• Maintain science equipment
• Ensure the safe storage of chemicals and materials

Skills & knowledge

• Good science subject knowledge
• Passion for science
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective time management

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check
• Two satisfactory references
• Successful completion of vetting procedures
• Online search and social media check as a condition of employment
• Not barred from regulated activity relevant to children

What's offered

• Highly competitive pay with pay progression opportunities
• Discounted healthcare, gym membership and high street retail discounts
• Entry to career average pension schemes
• Opportunities to share practice in partner schools across the Trust
• Professional learning opportunities for all employees
• Career progression within schools and across the Trust
• Support for wellbeing under the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter