Temporary Biology Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; City Of London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Focus on staff welfare

Job summary

St Michael's Catholic Grammar School is seeking a temporary technician to support the Biology Department during maternity leave. The role focuses on preparing and maintaining lesson resources, assisting pupils with the curriculum and running practical activities with groups or individuals using specialist equipment.

Working Monday to Friday, 8am to 2pm, you will report to the Head of Department and subject teachers. DBS check is required and eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• Very good written English.
• Very good spoken English.
• Managing competing demands and prioritising work.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum.
• Prepare and maintain resources as staff require for lesson planning.
• Support practical activities with groups or one-to-one, including specialised equipment and technology.
• Work under the direction of the Head of Department and subject teachers.
• Be flexible across a wide range of work as part of the support staff team.
• Manage competing demands and prioritise work.

Skills

Very good written English

Very good spoken English

Managing competing demands and priorit

Tools

Specialised equipment

Job description

This temporary technician post supports the Biology Department at St Michael's Catholic Grammar School, covering maternity leave until the postholder returns. The work centres on preparing and maintaining lesson resources, helping pupils with the curriculum, and running practical activities with groups or individuals, including specialist equipment. The role runs Monday to Friday from 8am to 2pm and reports to the Head of Department and subject teachers. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is 4 January 2027.

What the job involves

• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum
• Prepare and maintain resources as staff require for lesson planning
• Support practical activities with groups or one-to-one, including specialised equipment and technology
• Work under the direction of the Head of Department and subject teachers
• Be flexible across a wide range of work as part of the support staff team
• Manage competing demands and prioritise work

Skills & knowledge

• Very good written English
• Very good spoken English
• Managing competing demands and prioritising work

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Nice to have

• School experience

What’s offered

• Focus on staff welfare