Senior Science Technician at Bradon Forest School

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Science Technician to join our dedicated team.  The post holder will support the science team in assisting teachers in the preparation of classroom equipment.  

This is a part time position working 22.5 hours per week on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during term time (39 weeks a year).  

The post will involve:

▪Directing and participating in the preparation of classroom equipment, solutions and materials.

▪ Directing and participating in the day to day running of laboratories.

▪ Create and maintain equipment and resources for lessons in a user friendly form, ensuring all in a safe working order and with chemicals, hazard cards and risk assessments.

▪ Collection of and caring for insect and plant materials as necessary.

▪ Distributing and clearing away of equipment from science laboratories. Replace this equipment in the prep room.

▪Carry out the cleaning of glassware, dirty equipment and sinks within the laboratories.

▪ Ensure that the preparation rooms, laboratories and storerooms are in a clean, safe and orderly condition.

▪ To be responsible for the safe disposal of laboratory waste (chemical and biological) and to deal safely with spillages/breakages following regulations.

▪ Construction/repair and maintenance of general science equipment as necessary.

▪ Order equipment as directed by senior science technician. Maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.

▪ General administration tasks, e.g. filing, paperwork etc.

▪ To assist with co-ordination of file reference material, textbooks and reprographics.

▪ Setting up apparatus and assisting in its operation when required as demonstrator.

▪ Ensure that lab safety checks are completed at year end.

▪ Monitor and control local purchases and consider budget in delivery of materials.

▪ Participate in the preparation and running of Science Clubs and Science trips.

▪ Run the training and induction of new technicians.

▪ Assist in the induction of new teaching staff by making them familiar with the ordering systems and health and safety procedures in the prep room.

Carry out all required HASAW procedures and comply with faculty, school and statutory HASAW policies.

Why work for us?

• Internal career opportunities
• Personalised professional development and training
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance
• Automatic enrolment to the local government pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance for support staff
• Recognition of local government service
• Cycle to Work Scheme