Job Description
You will be required to provide a science technician service within the school, servicing Biology, Chemistry and Physics laboratories by ensuring that all equipment and chemicals required are properly prepared and available in a safe and functional condition.
An appropriate science based qualification Chemistry, Biology or Physics) at C&G/ONC/HNC level, or equivalent, is essential. In addition you should have experience in the care, use and maintenance of science equipment and have an awareness of current health & safety practices.
On completion of additional years of service by 1 January of each year, following the anniversary of the date of appointment, your term time salary will be adjusted to include a payment in lieu of the additional leave day accrued at the beginning of each leave year for the first 10 years of service.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.
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Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.
As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.
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