Science Laboratory Technician

Term time only plus two weeks of the holidays, 36.5 hours per week

Monday to Thursday 8.00 am – 4.00 pm Friday 8.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. (thirty-minute unpaid lunch to be taken during this time)

Salary and benefits

Salary Grade 2 Salary range £22,489 - £24,328 this is term time only there is the opportunity to work a further two weeks within the school holidays to help with stock taking etc. school holidays.

Candidates with long term experience and appropriate qualifications should apply and discussion on appropriate scale and pay would be considered.

Additional opportunities to do a paid lunch duty.

St Thomas Aquinas is a large, oversubscribed secondary school serving the South Birmingham area.  We have recently been awarded an outstanding judgement by the Catholic School’s Inspectorate and are proud to be expanding our team of dedicated staff.

We are seeking a Science Laboratory Technician to join a thriving Science faculty. This represents an excellent opportunity to work as part of an experienced team. And with students from primary years up to sixth form. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Faculty in Science and Senior Laboratory Technician to support growth and progression.

The successful candidate will:

·       Have responsibility for preparing materials, chemicals and equipment for and during practical sessions within science.

·       Be involved in providing support to students and staff in respect of any relevant training and operating equipment.

·       Be responsible for implementing risk assessments in the practical areas of the science department.

·       Have responsibility for clearing labs, cleaning materials and equipment following practical sessions in science.

·       Need to be flexible and have previous knowledge of materials preparation, experiment preparation and equipment maintenance along with strict adherence to health and safety; it is essential that you can demonstrate good organisational skills and pro-active thinking and planning. Scientific or technical background would be advantageous, although is not essential.

·       Have knowledge of (or willingness to learn about) CLEAPPS, COSHH and keeping of microbiological stock would also be an advantage. Level 3 qualifications in science would be advantageous, but not essential.

A successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following characteristics:

·     Evidence of qualifications, knowledge and understanding of scientific practice

·     Ability to organise and prioritise your own workload whilst working alone or as part of a team

·    Highly developed organisational skills dealing with multiple tasks simultaneously

·    A desire to secure ambitious targets and outcomes

·    An eye for detail and a tidy working environment

·     A dynamic personality including a capacity, drive, passion and energy to succeed

·    High personal standards including managing corridor spaces in a busy school environment on duty

·    Excellent health and attendance record

·    Excellent communication skills

·    Experience of working with children would be an advantage

Informal visit around the Science Faculty and whole school are welcome.  Please contact the school for any queries 0121 464 4643 .

St Thomas Aquinas School is part of Lumen Christi who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the Right to Work (RTW) in the UK. All applicants will also be required to provide two suitable references.