Science Lab Assistant for International School

European School The Hague Secondary; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.33% year-end bonus

ABP pension scheme

Travel expense contribution

Job summary

European School The Hague Secondary is seeking a Lab Assistant for Sciences to support Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Integrated Science in a multicultural setting. You will prepare experiments, test demonstrations and assist teachers with practical lessons while ensuring safety and orderly labs.

The role requires science qualifications, English fluency, ICT skills, and the ability to work both independently and with others in a 0.6 FTE contract.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in a science discipline (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or an MBO Level 4 Technical Education Assistant qualification.
• Sound knowledge of science education within a school environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Good ICT skills and ability to work with educational technology.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive, reliable and able to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Preparing experiments and practical demonstrations for Biology, Integrated Science, Physics and Chemistry.
• Testing experiments to ensure they can be delivered successfully in class.
• Consulting with teachers and advising on practical activities and demonstrations.
• Developing and refining practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Advising teachers on laboratory safety procedures and classroom safety rules.
• Carrying out minor repairs to laboratory equipment and materials.
• Managing laboratory stock and ordering equipment and consumables.
• Attending meetings with teachers and fellow TOAs.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and well-equipped laboratory with accurate inventory and labelling.
• Supporting teachers in supervising larger classes during practical lessons.

Job description

European School The Hague Secondary is seeking a Lab Assistant for Sciences to support Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Integrated Science in a multicultural setting. You will prepare experiments, test demonstrations and assist teachers with practical lessons while ensuring safety and orderly labs.

The role requires science qualifications, English fluency, ICT skills, and the ability to work both independently and with others in a 0.6 FTE contract.