SENIOR SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust is seeking a proactive Science Technician to support the Science Department. The role mainly operates at the Sleaford Campus with occasional duties at the Ruskington campus.

Hours are 37 per week over 39 weeks, typically 8:00–16:00, with some early finish one day weekly. You will manage the Technician team, prepare for classes, and ensure safety and readiness of equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Minimum of 2 GCSEs English and Maths (grade 9–4 / A*–C) or equivalent.
• Experience in education is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Line management and supervision of the Science Technician team.
• Maintain and clean equipment and materials.
• Pre-class preparation for displays and experiments.
• Trial practical activities and ensure equipment/materials are available for staff.
• Keep work areas clean and tidy.
• Support staff with science demonstrations and experiments.

Skills

Communication skills

Interest in science

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

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.