Job description
Prospero Teaching are looking for a temporary Science Technician to work in an ‘good’ secondary school in Salford. It would be advantageous if you have worked as a science technician in a school before, however, if you have not worked in a school but you have recently worked in a laboratory this could still be the role for you.
The role will start as soon as possible and will be a full time role and could become permanent, but is initially until the end of the current academic year.
As well as providing general laboratory support to the teachers within science department, you will sometimes assist in practical science lessons and must therefore be able to relate well to both staff and students. You will be required to set up the apparatus, be well-organised and a team player with the ability to work independently, taking responsibility for managing routine safety and maintenance checks. The role does involve you working with a wide range of equipment and materials, so it would be advantageous for you to have a good, up to date knowledge of health and safety and CLEAPSS.
Relevant experience within a secondary school setting is desirable although appropriate training will be provided. If you think that you have the skills and attributes for this exciting role we would be pleased to hear from you.
This school has excellent facilities for teaching and learning. The school is a very supportive and positive working environment.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
1. Location – Salford
2. Position – Science Technician
3. Start date – ASAP
4. Likely Duration – Initially unti the end of the academic year
5. Contract type – temporary but could become permanent
6. Full time
7. Minimum rate of pay – £80 per day
8. Hours – 8am – 4pm (full day) 30 min lunch
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
9. Previous experience working in a UK school as a Science Technician OR laboratory
10. Hold a Science discipline Degree
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
11. Hold Right to Work in the UK
12. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
13. Provide two professional child related references