Science Technician

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Negotiable

Permanent

Description

Science Technician
Location: Portsmouth
Job type: Permanent, Part Time, Term Time
Salary: £7,320 - £7,513 pro-rata (FTE £22,875 - £23,479) depending upon qualifications, skills and experience
The Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the heart of historic Portsmouth.
The Role
They are recruiting for a suitably qualified and experienced science technician to join the school as soon as possible. Working in their science departments, which are located in a state of the art Science Centre, technicians are assigned to support practical work across Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Training is provided to enable technicians to work flexibly across all three sciences as needed. There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to further develop areas of particular interest or specialism according to qualifications and previous experience.
This is a part time, term time only position, to include attendance at all Professional Development Days (INSET) in the school calendar. During published PGS school terms, the hours of work will be 15 hours per week working 08.30 – 16.30 on Monday and Tuesday with a 30 minute unpaid lunchbreak each day. There is an option for this role to be extended to 22.5 hours per week to include Wednesday to suit the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities
* To provide high quality technical support for teachers across Biology, Chemistry and Physics
* To contribute to risk assessments for experimental work conducted in the department
* To contribute to the Experimental Log Book
* To collect and deliver required scientific apparatus and chemicals, as required
* To maintain good records in support of the practical curriculum
* To contribute to the ordering of supplies/resources
* To maintain a focus on safety for self and experiments performed by teachers and pupils
* To ensure the safeguarding of pupils
The Ideal Candidate
* A good standard of education, with excellent spoken and written English (essential)
* Experience of working in a team (essential)
* A good standard of education, ideally to degree level in a science subject (desirable)
* Experience of working in a lab environment in a technician role (desirable)
* Highly organised and with excellent attention to detail
* A flexible and proactive attitude to the role, with the ability to plan ahead and respond promptly using initiative
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong IT skills
* Willingness to undertake all necessary safeguarding and other training
Benefits
* NEST or Aviva pension scheme
* Free use of the school’s Sports facilities which include a well-equipped Fitness Centre
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Free staff car park
* The school is a strong supporter of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Grammar School, then please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application
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