Senior Science Technician

Teaching Vacancies; Worthing; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being cover

Fitness suite

Professional development

Career progression

Supportive environment

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Science Technician for a school-based post in Worthing. The role involves assisting in biology, chemistry and physics practicals, managing chemicals, equipment and resources, and supporting teachers in delivering safe, engaging STEM lessons.

You will coordinate stock, budgets and workloads, with opportunities for professional development and career progression within the South Downs Education Trust MAT.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English, Maths and a Science subject (or equivalent).
• A science degree is desirable.
• Health & safety qualification (desirable) such as CLEAPSS training.
• First aid qualification or willingness to train (desirable).
• Experience as a science/lab technician in secondary education or similar.
• Experience preparing practical lessons and handling chemicals/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise and manage workload for a technician team.
• Delegate tasks while maintaining departmental oversight.
• Lead a technician team with appraisals or performance support (desirable).
• Ensure safe storage, handling and disposal of chemicals in line with COSHH.

Skills

Team leadership

Workload planning

Budget monitoring

Safety compliance

Training technicians

Delegation

Coordination

Education

GCSE English, Maths & Science

Science degree (desirable)

Health & Safety qualification (desirable)

Tools

Stock management systems

Microsoft Office

Record keeping systems

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to GCSE Grade C standard or above in English, Maths and a Science Subject (or equivalent)
• Degree or Higher Education qualification in a science discipline (desirable)
• Relevant health and safety qualification, e.g. CLEAPSS training (desirable)
• First aid qualification, or willingness to train (desirable)
• Experience working as a science or laboratory technician in a secondary school or similar setting
• Experience preparing practical lessons and managing chemicals, equipment and resources
• Experience in ordering, stock control and monitoring budgets
• Experience supervising, mentoring or training other technicians (desirable)
• Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate the workload of a technician team
• Ability to delegate tasks while maintaining oversight of departmental operations
• Experience leading a technician team, including appraisals or performance support (desirable)
• Working knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics practical requirem
• Working knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics practical requirements across KS3 and GCSE
• Thorough understanding of health and safety legislation, CLEAPSS guidance and COSHH regulations
• Knowledge of safe chemical storage, handling and disposal Confident use of Microsoft Office and stock management or record keeping systems

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive environment.
• The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents and staff.
• A location on the coast very close to main line railway services and road networks.
• Free well-being and medical support cover.
• The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT. Free use of our fitness suite.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of staff and students.
• Competitive salary package and benefits aligned with sector standards.
• The chance to work in a DfE Attendance and Behaviour Hub Lead school.

Commitment to safeguarding

South Downs Education Trust (SDET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.