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SalaryScience Technician
Do you possess a keen interest in the Sciences and have the skills or be willing to learn what is needed to support students with practical experiments?
TimePlan Education are seeking a talented and committed Science graduate looking to join a fantastic school in Croydon. Due to retirement within this 11-18 academy, they are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Science Technician to join their successful team. This role is to start immediately and is a full-time, temp-to-permanent appointment.
The school are looking for someone to play a key role to play in supporting laboratory practical lessons from Year 7 to 11.
Working under the instruction of the Director of Science your role will include stock taking, ordering equipment and materials and maintaining (and where possible, repairing) equipment. You will also be required to support staff and students with the safe use of relevant materials and equipment.
The Science Department consists of 6 staff who teach the AQA Combined and Separate Sciences at GCSE and follow the AQA Kerboodle specification at Key Stage 3. A well-resourced and centrally placed prep room is part of the department to enable you to successfully fulfill the role.
Essential for the Role:
- Experience of ICT (Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook)
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, including English and Maths GCSE at grades A* to C
- Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and multi-task
- Have sound knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.
Preferable:
- Have had previous experience as a Biology or Chemistry Science Lab Technician within a school/further education science department and be educated to a minimum A-level standard with a science related subject.
- Have knowledge of school procedures.
When you join the TimePlan Education family, you not only have easy access to the best teaching jobs in the market, you will benefit from having a team of education experts championing your career and caring about your success. Yes, we'll find you a classroom where you can flourish, but we'll also give you ongoing career support and professional development to ensure you're up to date with the latest teaching techniques and regularly check in with you to ensure you're happy and thriving.
To apply for this role, please contact David at Timeplan Education on or email with your most up to date CV.
