Senior Science Technician Contract Part Time NEW

• Senior Science Technician
• Hounslow Secondary school
• Immediate start
• ongoing contract PT 3 days a week

Do you have a science background? Are you a Senior science technician looking for a Part time role If so then this Science Technician role is for you!

The role – Science Technician

As a science technician, you will be responsible to work With the Subject Leader in co-ordinating the use of, and development of, practical resources and facilities, including the provision of guidance and support in meeting the practical requirements of the Science curriculum, including liaising with all areas of the school and with outside organisations.

You will also be expected to supervise other Science Technicians within the department, to include allocation of duties, recruitment and training and support and guidance to new staff. Preparing solutions, materials and equipment as required for lessons and assess work, following instructions as set out in work schemes, syllabuses and other relevant documentation.

Supporting and encouraging the school’s ethos and its objectives, policies and procedures Specific Duties & General Responsibilities you will have overall responsibility for the promotion and observation of a safe working environment for the Science Technician support service which includes safe disposal of broken equipment, waste, biological and chemical material, including hazardous substances and reporting faults in mains systems as appropriate.

To carry out basic maintenance and checking of equipment / resources including routine repairs and checking if equipment is suitable for use after each lesson. To advise staff and pupils as appropriate on the design and feasibility of practical experiments with regard to health and safety considerations, equipment limitations and other logistical factors. To recommend science practical’s to non-specialist teachers, as appropriate and take part in certain activities, including input on themes, practical demonstrations and sourcing materials as appropriate. To assist in practical classes and carry out demonstrations under the supervision of the class teacher as required.

To provide more specialized technical support to students in respect of more complex practical’s and coursework / individual project work; to interpret the technical aspects of their experiments, and provide practical solutions, as Shared HR: Senior Science Technician appropriate. To ensure the safe delivery, collection and storage of equipment, solutions and materials and the safe disposal of used solutions and materials. To carry out general cleaning of equipment and laboratory surfaces/ equipment as required.

The successful candidate will be a hardworking, passionate individual with a science background and an Enhanced DBS on the update Service.

The School

This popular, Secondary school Located in the borough of Hounslow, West London prides itself on providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school empowers all pupils to achieve their full potential, enjoy learning, and experience a strong sense of belonging. With a wide-ranging curriculum, excellent enrichment opportunities, and outstanding facilities, staff benefit from a collaborative culture and ongoing professional development in a dynamic, supportive environment.

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and would like to work part time within a lovely science department, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.