Description

A vibrant and high-achieving secondary school in Plymouth is seeking a technically gifted and proactive Science Technician to join its successful Science faculty as soon as possible. This is a mission-critical role that ensures the safe, efficient, and inspiring delivery of practical Science across all key stages, from KS3 through to A-Level.

The department is well-resourced and ambitious, and you will work alongside a dedicated team of specialist teachers and other technicians to bring complex scientific concepts to life through experimentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Practical Preparation: Preparing equipment, chemical solutions, and biological materials for daily lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensuring all laboratories and preparation rooms comply with CLEAPSS health and safety regulations and managing the safe storage and disposal of hazardous substances (COSHH).

• Technical Maintenance: Maintaining, calibrating, and repairing delicate laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, data loggers, and power packs.

• Classroom Assistance: Actively supporting teaching staff during practical sessions, providing technical guidance to students, and ensuring safe working practices are always followed.

• Inventory Management: Managing the stock levels of chemicals and consumables, identifying equipment for purchase, and liaising with suppliers to ensure the department is always fully equipped.

• Lab Organization: Ensuring laboratories are clean, safe, and ready for use between lesson changes, and managing the long-term organization of the prep rooms.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A degree or strong academic background in a Science-related discipline.

• Previous experience as a Science Technician, ideally within a secondary school or college environment.

• A thorough understanding of current health and safety protocols within a laboratory setting.

• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight lesson-change deadlines.

Salary Competitive pro-rata salary (Scale dependent on experience)

Application To apply for this Science Technician position in Plymouth, please submit your CV. This role is for an immediate start to support the faculty through the remainder of the academic year.