School Science Technician

Gateways School are looking to recruit a Science Technician for January 2025 to join a highly regarded, established and extremely successful Science Department. The ideal candidate would be available for training in December 2024.

The successful candidate will be able to provide technical support, advice and practical assistance to our busy and growing Science Department in order to support the effective, consistent and safe teaching of science across biology, chemistry and physics disciplines. 

Experience of working in a school environment is desired. The successful candidate will have COSHH and CLEAPSS training as appropriate. You will have a good knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety regulations. First Aid certification would be desirable, though training could be provided for the successful candidate.  

You will have a thorough understanding of chemicals and their properties. You will be practical, numerate and well organised and demonstrate the ability to pay meticulous attention to detail. You will possess good communication skills and be able to work collaboratively within the department as well as on your own initiative, working well under pressure and to tight deadlines, prioritising tasks as necessary. Training in some areas may be available for the right candidate. 

We have five well-equipped laboratories, and practical work is a key aspect of science teaching. The successful candidate will prepare for and lay out the laboratories with the equipment and materials requisitioned for practical exercises, taking responsibility for stocktaking and ordering as required; carry out risk assessments for practical and technical activities, run trials of experiments and help to run demonstrations. You will advise with regard to the safety, repair and general maintenance of all resources, tools, equipment and our laboratories in compliance with COSHH, CLEAPSS and other relevant legislation and school documentation. 

A working knowledge of, or interest in, science is essential. You will work closely with teachers to provide a dynamic, engaging curriculum.  

The Science Department offers AQA GCSE Science Trilogy and AQA GCSE Triple Science. Results are regularly in the top 5 schools nationally for value added (CEM Centre data) and a large percentage of pupils go on to study at least one science A Level.   

Working Hours - The successful candidate will work 08:00 - 16:00, Monday - Friday during term time and all staff training days. Additional days during the school holidays may be required. Part-time candidates will be considered as a job share.

Salary - £19,999.50 - £20,400 depending on experience. Paid pro rata for part time working.

Staff Benefits - Enhanced employer pension contribution of 5%, access to a Staff Wellbeing Room, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme, Dental Partnership and Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured).

Closing Date - Friday 11th October at 2pm, however applications will be reviewed as received, therefore early application is advised.

Interviews - W/c 14th October 2024.

Please view our Candidate Information Booklet for more information, include the job description and person specification.

Should you require more details, please contact Rhiannon Morris, PA to the Head on Tel: 01138242770 / E-mail: jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk

Gateways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expect all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check as well as a Prohibition List check (where applicable).