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Job Reference schooltalent/TP/27730/2023
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Full Time -Term Time
Salary will be determined by experience and aptitude for the role.
Location:
Musselburgh
Closing Date:
24/08/2025
Department:
Science
Region / Division:
Job Role:
Operational/Professional Services
The Role
Senior Science Technician
Loretto School is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools located on the outskirts of Edinburgh.We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Senior Science Technician.
You will be highly organised and proactive with a specialism in both Chemistry and Biology.This is a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of outstanding Science education in a well-resourced and forward-thinking school.
Main purpose of the role
* Coordinate the preparation and delivery of practical experiments and demonstrations to facilitate effective teaching and learning within the Science Department.
* Manage chemical inventories, overseeing the ordering and safe storage of materials in accordance with relevant guidelines.
* Conduct and oversee risk assessments, actively promoting safe working practices throughout the department.
* Support staff and pupils in the effective use of equipment and practical set-ups.
This is a full-time permanent post, working term time only (34 weeks). The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm with a one hour unpaid lunch. Occasional work on Saturdays as and when required.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and aptitude for the role but is expected to be in the region of £29,000 to £31,000 per annum.
Experience and Skills
* HNC or equivalent in Chemistry or Biology OR able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.
* Experience in a laboratory setting.
* Awareness of Health and Safety issues as appropriate to the post.
* Experience of working as part of team, making decisions and providing guidance.
* Attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines by prioritising your own workload.
* Safety in Microbiology Level 3 is desirable. You will be expected to obtain this shortly after appointment.
* Enhanced holiday allowance
* Family friendly policies
* Free lunches during term time
* Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee Assistance programme
* Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community
Application
If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please apply through the School Talent website. You will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement as part of the application process.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact jobs@loretto.com
You must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK.
Closing Date: Sunday 24 August 2025 at 11:59PM (BST)
Interviews are expected to will take place week commencing 1 September 2025.
Loretto is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Loretto meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme checks before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. The cost of this application will be met by the School.Annually, every member of staff at the School is required to undergo, complete, and sign to confirm that they have received child protection training and will uphold it.
At Loretto, we're always on the lookout for new talent to enrich our strong team. We welcome diversity and encourage anyone who has the necessary skills and experience to get in touch.
Founded in 1827, located in a spacious campus just outside Edinburgh, we are one of the UK’s leading independent coeducational schools, for both boarding and day school pupils.Traditional and innovative educational methods, first-class facilities and the advantages offered by a small school all combine to provide a uniquely rounded learning experience for girls and boys.
Our emphasis on the whole person is really what sets us apart.From day one, Loretto’s Founder was dedicated to blending academic excellence with a wealth of experiences beyond the classroom.
By helping girls and boys to excel in mind, body and spirit, we aim to help them unlock and realise their full potential.
Today’s staff and pupils are living proof of the clear benefits offered by that ethos.Being a small school enables us to share our big heart and ambition, and offer big opportunities for our young people.
Also reflecting Loretto’s commitment to help bring out the best in all, are our high standards of teaching and a diverse yet rigorous curriculum.
The enormous range of co-curricular activities we offer away from the classroom ensures that each pupil can grow and develop wherever their interests and talents may lie.
The School’s achievements in music, art and drama and our strong reputation in sporting endeavours – rugby, hockey, cricket, lacrosse and golf to name just a few – are both testament to that.
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