Science Technician

Science Technician – North London – ASAP Start

A successful North London School are seeking a Science Technician to join their school on a full time basis. The school are open to candidates who can start immediately and applicants who can start from April 2023. Working hours are 8am-4pm Monday to Friday, term time only. Applicants should have good general education, with at least GCSE grade 5 in Maths and English (or equivalent), and a relevant laboratory or scientific higher qualification. The hourly rate of pay for this role is £13-£16 per hour.

About the School:

The school is a successful and oversubscribed secondary that welcomes students from Year 7 – Year 13. This school endeavour at all times to ensure that they create an open, well-balanced environment, a warm atmosphere in which people can feel appropriately challenged by high expectations and able to fulfil their widest human potential by feeling safe and contented. Their ambition is that people can capitalise on their individual potential. They wish people to thrive as individuals.

Staff members are committed professionals that are willing to do what it takes to support students in achieving their full potential. This role is an opportunity for you to work with a great team of professionals and our exceptional students.

About the role:

The successful Science Technician will provide classroom support within Science lessons and exams including preparation and clearing up of practical’s, and provision of specialist advice to staff and students.

Duties will include:

• Taking responsibility for the risk assessment, ordering, storage and distribution of resources (including chemicals).
• Preparing apparatus, materials and solutions and setting up equipment and apparatus for use in practical classes.
• Constructing and modifying apparatus.
• Retrieving and clearing away apparatus etc. after use.
• Setting up and carrying out demonstrations
• Providing technical advice and assistance to teachers and students.
• Assisting in practical classes as required.
• Advising teaching staff of technical requirements raised by the curriculum and contribute to the development of the school’s practical work.
• Maintaining specialist equipment.
• Taking care of the school’s reptiles

The school can offer you:

• A successful and welcoming science department
• On-going extensive CPD
• A well-resourced school

If you are interested in this Science Technician role, please apply now!

Pinnacle Learning Compliance Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure,
• 2x professional references
• CV covering 10 year employment or education history and all employment breaks must be explained

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Salary: £13.00-£16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 21022304