Job title: Science Technician
37.5 hours per week (Term time plus 5 days INSET)
Part time hours may also be considered
Working pattern: Monday - Friday 8.00am-4.00pm
Pay range: H3 point 5-6 £23,500- £23,893 FTE plus £988 fringe allowance
Actual Salary: £21,231.82 - £21,572.56 including fringe
Starting as soon as possible
We are seeking a Science Technician to join our team at St Clement Danes School. The successful candidate will take on a wide range of tasks, such as preparing and maintaining equipment, constructing and modifying apparatus and setting up experiments.
Core Purpose
To assist the Head of Science Faculty and other Science Technicians in organising the support of Science teaching within the school.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and collect equipment/materials as requested by teaching staff
Assist in the cleaning of equipment and care of plant specimens
Prepare chemical solutions for use in the classroom
Order materials for experiments, stationary and other items
Report items for repair to Lead Technician, organising repairs where requested
Assist in the organising and storing of equipment and chemicals in accordance with COSHH requirements
Attend relevant meetings and training courses as agreed with Head of Faculty
Maintain an equipment list and chemical inventory, as well as conducting an annual stock check
Assist the Head of Faculty and Lead Technician in ensuring health and safety guidance is adhered to
Optional (if desired), periodically offer technical support in the classroom when appropriate
General
Keep up to date with and follow faculty and Danes Educational Trust policies
Carry out delegated tasks to meet faculty objectives
We offer a range of benefits which include:
Children of staff are admitted under criterion 2 of the secondary transfer admission arrangements, after two years’ service
Exceptional CPD opportunities
£250 New Employee Referral Scheme (i.e. finder’s fee) for any qualifying positions that you refer the successful candidate for
Free parking
Headteacher:
Toby Sutherland, MA, MEd (Camb)
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St Clement Danes School, Chorleywood
Hertfordshire, WD3 6EW
☎ 01923284169
✉ recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk