Science Technician (Chemistry)
Posted 1 hour 33 minutes ago by The Kingsley School
We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and dynamic Science Technician to support our students and staff in the Chemistry department.
This is an exciting opportunity, especially for a Science graduate, to join a busy, thriving Science department. You will work as part of a three strong technician team who support practical work across Key Stage 3 5 in Biology, Physics and Chemistry. The laboratories are extremely well resourced and practical work is at the heart of our curriculum.
Responsibilities- Coordinating and organising practical resources and equipment to support teachers in the Chemistry department.
- Working collaboratively and positively with two other science technicians and teaching staff across the Science department.
- Ensuring sound understanding of health and safety procedures.
- Laboratory experience essential.
- Experience working in a school or college environment beneficial but not essential.
- Full safeguarding training will be provided as part of induction.
- Full time, 37.5 hours per week - 08:15am to 04:15pm, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks.
- Generous employer pension.
- On site parking.
- Use of the gym and pool.
- Training opportunities.
- Delicious lunches prepared by onsite catering.
- Access to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for employees and families.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
To comply with KCSIE, Edgbaston High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and Disclosure and Barring Services.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Edgbaston High School is an equal opportunities employer.