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 from June 2024. We are seeking to expand the technician team to 6 full-time 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. Normal working hours – 38.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm (4.00pm on Fridays) with 45 minutes for lunch. This is a term-time position plus some additional days worked during school holidays (36 weeks per annum in total). Core responsibilities include 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.  Duties will also include assembling, making, and repairing equipment, servicing the laboratories and other practical areas in the departments, maintaining class sets of equipment kept in each laboratory and stock keeping and advising team leader of impending shortfalls. The ideal candidate must be a team player, with excellent communication skills, they should have strong organisational skills, the ability to plan ahead, anticipate problems and manage time efficiently and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment. We would welcome applicants with expertise in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Some experience of microbiology or the ability to carry out equipment maintenance and repair would be desirable, but this is not a specific requirement. Since the technician team provides a flexible service, a willingness to learn new techniques across the three sciences 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 southeast England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. In return, we offer excellent benefits, including contributory pension scheme, a programme of health benefits and free gym membership. Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 7th May 2024 Interview date: w/c 6th and/or 13th May 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.