Physics and General Science Technician

PHYSICS AND GENERAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN | Permanent, Part-Time, Term Time Only

Part Time - 15 hours per week across 5 days, Monday to Friday

Term Time Only

Closing Date - Sunday 27th October

Interviews - W/C 4th November

Actual salary is £8,999.47 per annum.

This salary is pro-rata of the FTE of £29,107.58 (Support Scale Point 25)

Actual salary reflects part-time hours and term time only working

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon receipt of sufficient, suitable applications.

Job Purpose

The post holder will be responsible for assisting with organisation and maintenance to support the smooth running of the Physics department and provision of General Science. Although the primary focus of this role is supporting Physics at this time, the willingness to be flexible is an advantage.

Accountable To

Science Curriculum Leaders / Head of Science

Package Description

Competitive remuneration and benefits package including:-

• Reduced school fees and wraparound care at St George’s School
• Pension Contribution
• Staff lunches
• Access to school buses on school bus routes for all staff (small charge payable)
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Opportunity to benefit from the use of the many school facilities; libraries; sports facilities etc
• Death in service benefits all staff
• Opportunity to join our community and contribute to social, music, drama and other events and activities.

Main Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• To be part of a team of Science Technicians with the capability to work independently and take a flexible approach.
• To undertake preparation of equipment and materials for Physics and General Science lessons as requested by teaching staff.
• To maintain stock levels of equipment and consumables in laboratories and prep rooms.
• To submit orders for new equipment for purchase after researching for the best price with suppliers.
• To be responsible for clearing away of equipment and materials from lessons.
• To be responsible for washing of any glassware used in lessons.
• To be responsible for cleaning and maintenance of equipment in laboratories and prep rooms.
• To undertake repairs of breakages where possible.
• To oversee modification and construction of apparatus.
• To set up demonstrations as required by teaching staff.
• To be aware of and update risk assessments in all areas.
• To be aware of health and safety matters in all areas and adhere to the school’s policies.
• To maintain and update records of the experiments.
• To maintain a clear and tidy working area in the prep room and laboratories.
• To trial practical activities if required.
• To assist teachers during practical activities in lesson, such as supervision of small group work when required.
• To provide technical support in the preparation of and during data-logging activities.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• To attend regular meetings with the team of Science Technicians and departmental colleagues and any other meetings as required by the school.
• To seek the Head’s authorisation for any anticipated absence from school; to give as much notice as possible of unavoidable absence through sickness and to indicate work for classes to follow in case of absence.
• To be familiar with and practise school policies, in particular relating to Data Protection, GDPR (or other relevant legislation), Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Child Protection.
• To help to create and promote an image of the school which is in accordance with its aims.
• To attend relevant courses as required to support fulfilment of the role.
• To be responsible for the security and safe use of valuable items held by the department.
• To report to the facilities management team any damage to departmental areas, equipment, furniture and fittings.

The post holder will be expected to carry out such other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

Information about the Science Department can be found in the attached Job Pack.

About the school/organisation

As Edinburgh’s only all-through independent school for girls aged 3-18, St George's is a place of possibilities: where everyone is clearly heard; pupils feel empowered to be themselves; and innovation is constantly encouraged.

The courage of our founding mothers, who pioneered women’s education in Victorian Scotland, still echoes defiantly through our corridors. That’s why amplifying the voice of every girl remains part of our DNA today as a loyal school community with a unique spirit of pride.

Over 90% of our girls achieve their first-choice post-school destination: leaving us as robust, empathetic change-makers, ready to take on the world…