Senior Science Technician (Part-Time)

Bartley Green School; Woodgate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartley Green School is seeking a proactive Science Technician to support practical lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. You will prepare apparatus, manage stock and assist with laboratory safety and compliance in a busy secondary school setting.

The role requires a relevant science/technical qualification, strong organisational skills and the ability to work well with teaching staff and students, while safeguarding responsibilities are a priority.

Qualifications

• Good general education with literacy and numeracy.
• Relevant science knowledge to support practical work across a secondary school Science Department.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding, health and safety and school training.
• Willingness to undertake required safeguarding, health and safety and school training.
• A relevant science, laboratory or technical qualification.
• Health and safety, laboratory or technician training.
• CLEAPSS-related training or equivalent school science safety training.
• First-aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.

Skills

Organisational skills

Safety awareness

Stock control

Equipment handling

ICT literacy

Communication skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant science, laboratory or technical qualification

First-aid qualification

CLEAPSS-related training

Safeguarding training

Health and safety training

Tools

Laboratory equipment and safety procedures

Chemistry equipment

Safety systems and COSHH

Job description

• Good practical scientific knowledgeand an understanding of safe laboratory working practices.
• Knowledge of the safe handling,storage and disposal of chemicals and scientific materials.
• Understanding of the importance ofrisk assessment and appropriate control measures.
• Understanding of the importance ofmaintaining accurate stock and inventory records.
• Awareness of health and safetyresponsibilities within a laboratory or practical working environment.
• Understanding of confidentiality anddata protection.
• Understanding of safeguarding andchild protection responsibilities when working in a school.
• Knowledge of CLEAPSS guidance and itsapplication within school science.
• Knowledge of COSHH requirements andrelevant health and safety legislation.
• Understanding of the practicalrequirements of the secondary science curriculum and examinations.
• Knowledge of appropriate proceduresfor preparing solutions, cultures, slides, specimens and other practicalscience materials.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of practical science,laboratory or technical work, or demonstrable experience that providesequivalent relevant skills.
• Experience of safely handlingequipment, materials and/or chemicals.
• Experience of organising resources,maintaining accurate records and managing stock.
• Experience of working effectively aspart of a team.
• Previous experience as a ScienceTechnician or Senior Science Technician in a secondary school.
• Experience of supporting practicalwork across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Experience of supervising,coordinating or supporting the work of other staff.
• Experience of ordering equipment andconsumables and contributing to budget management.
• Experience of maintaining and carryingout minor repairs to scientific equipment.
• Experience of preparing practicalmaterials for public examinations.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent organisational skills withthe ability to plan, prioritise and manage workload effectively.
• Ability to prepare scientificapparatus, equipment, chemicals and materials accurately and safely.
• Ability to follow technicalinstructions, procedures and risk assessments.
• Ability to identify hazards and takeappropriate action to minimise risk.
• Ability to maintain equipment and undertakeappropriate minor repairs.
• Ability to maintain accurateinventories, stock-control systems and other records.
• Good ICT skills and the ability to usetechnology for record keeping, communication and administrative tasks.
• Good written and verbal communicationskills.
• Ability to work independently usinginitiative while recognising when advice or authorisation is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively anddevelop positive working relationships with teaching and support staff.
• Ability to supervise, organise andsupport the work and development of technician staff.
• Ability to remain organised andrespond appropriately when priorities change.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A good standard of general education,including literacy and numeracy.
• Relevant scientific knowledgesufficient to support practical work across a secondary school ScienceDepartment.
• Willingness to undertake relevanttraining and continuing professional development.
• Willingness to undertake requiredsafeguarding, health and safety and school training.
• A relevant science, laboratory ortechnical qualification.
• Relevant health and safety, laboratoryor technician training.
• CLEAPSS-related training or equivalentschool science safety training.
• First-aid qualification or willingnessto undertake training.

APTITUDES

• A careful, methodical andsafety-conscious approach to work.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Proactive and able to use initiative.
• Approachable, supportive and able towork positively with others.
• A commitment to maintaining highprofessional standards.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentialityand exercise appropriate professional judgement.
• Willingness to contribute flexibly tothe wider work of the Science Department and school.
• Commitment to equality of opportunityand treating others with dignity and respect.
• Commitment to the school’s ethos, aimsand values.
• Commitment to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to participate inappraisal, training and continuing professional development.

LEADERSHIPAND SUPERVISION

• Ability to plan and coordinate thedeployment of technician support according to departmental priorities.
• Ability to provide clear direction,support and guidance to technician staff.
• Ability to identify and supporttraining and development needs.
• Ability to work constructively withthe Head of Science and teaching staff to ensure an effective technicalservice.
• Ability to model high standards ofprofessionalism, safety and working practice.

ADDITIONAL

• Willingness and ability to carry outthe practical requirements of the role safely.
• Willingness to work in accordance withall school policies and procedures, particularly those relating tosafeguarding, child protection, health and safety, equality, confidentialityand data protection.
• Suitability to work with children andyoung people, subject to the school’s required safeguarding andpre-employment checks.