Science Technician

Description

Job: Science Technician

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Actual Annual Salary: £28,786

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Friday), on a 44-week basis.

Aston Education is working with a large Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Lewisham looking for afull-time Science Technicianto start as soon as possible.

Benefits:

Excellent modern facilities

Free parking

An extensive support network

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent professional development programme

Lifestyle and discount savings

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

Headspace app

Staff development - Secondment Opportunities

Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes

Season ticket loans

Key job responsibilities:

This role involves providing technical support to the Science department, ensuring that teachers and pupils have the equipment, resources, and safe working environment needed to deliver high-quality science education.

As a Science Technician, you will prepare, maintain, and organise practical equipment and materials for lessons, while also supporting the safe use of laboratories in line with health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications, experience, and skills required include:

GCSEs (or equivalent) in Science and Mathematics

Health & Safety training, COSHH awareness and CLEAPSS guidance

Degree in Science is desirable

Experience working in a laboratory environment

Previous work experience within a school setting

Knowledge of safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and equipment

A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines

The school would particularly welcome applicants with a background in Physics, who can bring additional expertise in supporting Physics A Level practicals

This is a vibrant and popular school and it's part of a respected Multi-Academy Trust.

Closing date: As soon as possible

To find out more and to apply for this Science Technicianjob, please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education. xjnqpsq

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Ad ID: 5417607945