Science Technician

What skills and experience we're looking for

PURPOSE -To provide practical and technical support to the Science Department, ensuring that lessons are well resourced, equipment is maintained safely, and practical activities are prepared efficiently to support high-quality teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

Practical Lesson Support

• Prepare, set out and clear away equipment and materials for science lessons.
• Prepare chemical solutions, specimens and apparatus as required.
• Provide technical support for practical investigations and demonstrations.

Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including CLEAPSS guidance.
• Carry out risk assessments for practical activities where appropriate.
• Store chemicals, equipment and materials safely and securely.
• Dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with regulations.
• Conduct routine safety checks of laboratories and equipment.

Resource Management

• Maintain stock levels and order equipment, chemicals and consumables.
• Keep accurate inventory records.
• Organise and maintain laboratories, preparation rooms and storage areas.
• Check, clean and undertake basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Administration

• Maintain records of equipment, chemicals and safety checks.
• Assist with departmental administration as required.
• Support the organisation of science events, trips and enrichment activities.

Professional Responsibilities

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in relevant training and professional development.
• Support the school's policies, procedures and values.

What the school offers its staff

We Offer

• The opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking Science Faculty.
• Excellent professional development opportunities through The Marches Academy Trust.
• A comprehensive wellbeing package including counselling, physiotherapy, GP and medical support.
• Access to our on-site fitness suite.
• A positive, inclusive and ambitious working environment.
• Opportunities for continuous professional growth and career development.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.