Technician (Science) (Part-Time) (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) - WDN05925

West Dunbartonshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland seeks an experienced science technician to support educational services in high schools. The role involves preparation of lab materials, ensuring safety measures, and working collaboratively with teaching teams. This part-time position requires a relevant science qualification and will offer flexible hours to accommodate 21 hours across 4 days.

Benefits

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Employee wellbeing supports

Qualifications

• Fully qualified in a science area with practical lab experience.
• Ability to apply health & safety measures.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to schools' science departments.
• Prepare materials and equipment for science lessons.
• Support teaching processes in various locations.

Skills

Qualified in a science area of expertise

Practical laboratory experience

Knowledge of health & safety regulations

Ability to communicate clearly

Education

Relevant science qualification

Job description

Job Description

The Technician Support Service provides technical support to Educational Services schools and other education establishments. The vacancy is in one or more of our high school's science departments, and we are seeking to employ an experienced and qualified science technician to join our current teams in support of the school curriculum.

You must be fully qualified in a science area of expertise and preferably have gained practical laboratory experience and a knowledge of relevant health & safety and COSHH regulations.

You will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with the ability to work both as a team member supporting the science technician and teaching teams, and on your own as required.

You will provide a high level, quality service in support of school(s) teaching and learning processes and fully understand and apply the key purpose and accountabilities of the post in your daily duties. These duties include the safe preparation of materials and equipment for science lessons and the application of relevant Health & Safety measures.

Your technical and Health & Safety support will be provided to staff, pupils, students, NQTs, and extracurricular clubs.

You will work within busy departments and with a variety of people, sometimes supporting other locations, so you should be keen, adaptable, and able to communicate clearly and enjoy working with others.

While based at Our Lady & St Patrick's High School, you will be required to support across other WDC schools.

This post is for 3 x 7-hour days, with flexibility to accommodate 21 hours across 4 days.

Please note that as this is a part-time position, the salary will be pro-rata'd.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020, and membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check before a formal offer is made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which are 'spent' under the Act. Failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

WDC is recognized as one of the top ten flexible employers, offering flexible working to support work-life balance. Additional benefits include:

- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with an employer contribution of at least 19.3% and associated benefits
- A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing annually up to 35 days, plus 8 fixed public holidays
- Access to employee wellbeing supports, including occupational health and counselling services

We encourage you to apply and tell us about your experience and why you are suited for this role.

For more about West Dunbartonshire Council, visit this link. Additional information on working within WDC can be found here.