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We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and confident Science Technician to join our team at Cheadle Hulme High School, on a Fixed-Term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in education, whether you're considering a career in teaching or already have experience working with young people. As a Science Technician, you will provide an efficient and effective technician support service to the school's science department.
This position is contracted on a 25 hours per week Term Time only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of 37 out of 52 weeks.
Job Purpose
* Ensure that all materials/equipment/apparatus is set up ready for practical lessons or demonstrations and that it is retrieved after use, accounted for and returned to the store.
* Ensure that laboratories and equipment are kept in a safe and tidy manner. This duty includes a daily check of all services to ensure correct operation (reporting faults to the necessary agency) and physically locking and unlocking teaching areas as required.
Key Skills & Experience
* Sound educational background including GCSE's in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
* Knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
* Prior experience in a similar role
To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: £14,917.00-£15,646.00 per year
Expected hours: 25 per week
Work Location: In person