Job Description
Are you an experienced Science Technician looking for flexible work in local schools, with the potential to secure a long-term role? We are currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable Science Technicians to work on a supply basis across secondary schools in Conwy and Denbighshire. This is a great opportunity to support science departments with the preparation and maintenance of practical lessons, while gaining experience in a variety of school settings. For the right candidates, these placements may lead to long-term or permanent positions within supportive and well-resourced schools.
Job Specification
New Directions Education recruits Science Technicians to assist the biology, physics and chemistry departments within schools across the UK.
You will normally work within a team of Technicians helping carry out the following tasks:
1. Setting up laboratories with the necessary equipment for the lesson ahead
2. Checking and testing scientific equipment
3. Helping the teacher with practical demonstrations
4. Interacting with pupils
5. Keeping a track on chemicals and solutions
6. Organising apparatus used and making sure it is stored correctly
7. Observing strict Health & Safety conditions.
Candidates would ideally have a background in a school environment and have a qualification in biology, physics or chemistry to a degree (or equivalent) level.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
8. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
9. Regular and varied supply work
10. Competitive rates of pay
11. Potential long-term roles
12. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
13. A network of branches across the UK
14. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
15. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
16. Recommend-a-friend scheme
17. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wrexham branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.