Science Technician

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to be part of a highly successful faculty and join a happy and collaborative team in an exceptional school environment. This is a term-time position plus some additional days worked during the school holidays. Working hours will be 38.25 hours per week.

The Science faculty consists of 21 laboratories with most of them dedicated to a specific subject. The technical team consists of six technicians and a team leader.

This position involves working alongside the existing Science technicians providing laboratory support for the teaching of IGCSE, International Baccalaureate (IB) and A Level Science subjects.

Teamwork is an essential part of the role and while the successful candidate will likely be based in one department, over time they will be expected to move to others to gain further skills and help provide a flexible service. Please note that full training will be provided.

Core responsibilities:

• Following safety procedures within the relevant guidance and keeping up to date e.g., through CLEAPSS advice
• Preparing, setting out and clearing away apparatus and chemicals
• Preparing experiments and demonstrations
• Washing up glassware and cleaning apparatus
• Assembling, making, and repairing equipment
• Servicing the laboratories and other practical areas in the departments, maintaining class sets of equipment kept in each laboratory
• Stock keeping and advising team leader of impending shortfalls.
• Preparing the requirements of individual coursework projects
• Helping and advising staff with their apparatus needs
• Checking inventories and maintaining records
• Caring for animals and plants
• Keeping the laboratories, workshop and storage areas clean, tidy and well organised is also a key element of the role
• Liaising with other members of the technician team and reporting to the team leader, to keep services running smoothly and helping the other technicians, as appropriate, with their workload
• Taking part in the current appraisal or equivalent arrangements
• Attending appropriate training courses
• Other appropriate tasks as requested by the team leader technician

Person specification

It is essential that the applicant has a scientific background, but no previous experience of the job is required as full training will be provided. The successful applicant will be joining an experienced team.

The successful candidate:

• Must be a team player, with excellent communication skills
• Should have strong organisational skills, the ability to plan ahead, anticipate problems and manage time efficiently
• Must be adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• We would welcome applicants with interest in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Since the technical team provides a flexible service, a willingness to learn new techniques across three Science in the fullness of time is essential.

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please visit our website. 

Closing date: 9am on Monday 4th November 2024.

Interview date: w/c 11th November 2024.

Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. At King’s we embrace inclusion and fairness in the workplace: diversity is to be celebrated and as such we strive towards a fully immersive culture of inclusion, diversity and equality.