Job Description
We are looking to recruit a Senior Science Technician to work with Science Teachers as part of a professional team to support the learning of students by providing technical support through the preparation and maintenance of equipment and the Science laboratoriesWe are looking for a great team player with a flexible attitude and who strives to be the best they can be. A commitment to working sensitively with young people as well as the ability to work calmly under pressure is crucial to this role. The strength of community here at St Wilfrid’s is a strong one based upon mutual respect.
The staff work incredibly hard and are prepared to go the extra mile. Our students are amazing and they contribute enormously to making the school such a welcoming and productive place. Our most recent Catholic School Inspection Report (October 2024) and our Ofsted Report (March 2023) certainly reinforce this aspect of school life.
All potential applicants are invited and encouraged to arrange a visit – we firmly believe you won’t be disappointed!This is a school that wants to be the very best it can be. Do you want to be part of that? You do not need to be a Catholic to work here, indeed many of our staff are not, but a willingness to embrace the ethos of the school is expected.
If you want to work in a school where everyone is valued and supported to be the best they can be (both students and staff) then this is the school for you. You can get a flavour of St Wilfrid’s here. As you will see from this link, we have great facilities, great staff and above all, great students.To apply, please download and submit the Support Staff Application Form.We reserve the right to review applications, interview and appoint before the closing date, so please make sure your application is submitted as soon as possible.
St Wilfrid’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check at an Enhanced level.Overall Purpose of the Role:To work with Science Teachers as part of a professional team to support the learning of students by providing technical support through the preparation and maintenance of equipment and the Science laboratories· Leading a team of two technicians servicing 7 labs.· To be the first point of contact for teachers with resourcing difficulties and when necessary attending departmental meetings.· Ensuring that the day to day resources needs are met.· Maintaining a safe working environment for technicians and teaching staff in preparation areas.· Advising the Head of Department of any health and safety issues which become apparent.· Responsibility for development and maintenance of stock records system.· Advising the Head of Department on present and anticipated resources needs.· Working with the Head of Department to plan training and development for technical staff.· The construction and repair of equipment.· Liaison with external contractors.· Collection of equipment and materials from storage and their organisation for class use.· Preparation of equipment and materials for lessons for demonstration and class use.· Checking materials and equipment before and after class use for quantity and damage.· Maintenance of laboratories to ensure a safe working environment.· Advising science teachers on safety matters or potential problems with equipment where necessary.· Maintenance of inventory and stock taking.· Placing orders and checking deliveries.· Safe disposal of chemical and biological waste.· Ensuring the safe and ordered storage of all stock.· Cleaning of glass ware and other equipment.· Other tasks as may be requested by the Head of Science from time to time.The post holder would be expected to contribute to the overall ethos, mission, work and aims of the school. St Wilfrid’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.