SENIOR SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

St George's Academy; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a diligent Technician to support the Science Department. Based mainly at the Sleaford Campus, with occasional duties at Ruskington campus, the role is full-time, 37 hours per week over 39 weeks.

Hours are 8:00–16:00, with a 15:30 finish one day per week, to be agreed. You will join the Science Technician team, line-manage staff, maintain equipment, and prepare materials for displays and practical activities while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation is essential.
• Willingness to be flexible and work across campuses.
• Minimum 2 GCSEs including English and Maths or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day line management and supervision of the Science Technician team.
• Maintain and clean equipment and prepare materials for classes.
• Pre-class preparation for displays and practical activities.
• Trial activities and ensure equipment/materials are available.
• Keep work areas clean and tidy, ensuring compliance with safety rules.

Skills

Team leadership

Equipment maintenance

Health & Safety

Pre-class preparation

Displays setup

Education

GCSE English and Maths (A*-C)

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Technician to help with the smooth running of the Science Department. Supporting the full Science Department, the role will work mainly at the Sleaford Campus but flexibility is required to work at our Ruskington campus on occasions too.

The post is full time, working 37 hours per week over 39 weeks per year. Usual working hours are 8:00 to 4:00 with a finish of 3:30 one day per week, to be agreed dependent on Academy needs.

Working alongside the existing Senior Science Technician based on the Ruskington Campus, duties will include day to day line management and supervision of the Science Technician team; maintaining and cleaning equipment; pre-class preparation for displays and exercises; trialling practical activities, ensuring equipment and materials are available for staff and that work areas are kept clean and tidy. A willingness to be flexible, good communication skills and an interest in science are required. Current and relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation is considered essential.

You will be required to have experience of working in a similar role and some basic knowledge of science taught in the classroom. The ideal candidate will also hold a minimum of 2 GCSE’s to include English and Maths from grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent or be able to demonstrate a willingness to work towards achieving these qualifications.

Previous experience within education would be an advantage but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

If you would like to join a very supportive team in an Academy of enthusiastic and friendly dedicated staff, then we would be delighted to hear from you.