At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Biology Department by preparing materials and maintaining lab resources.
- Company: Join Strathallan School, a leading co-educational institution with a rich history.
- Benefits: Enjoy free lunch, on-site parking, and retail discounts.
- Other info: Work in a beautiful 153-acre campus with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment that values hands-on scientific learning.
- Qualifications: Experience in laboratory safety and resource management is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 20189 - 20189 £ per year.
We are seeking a meticulous, proactive and dedicated Senior Biology Technician to join our thriving Biology Department at Strathallan School. This is a full-time, permanent, term-time only position.
Working closely with the Head of Biology, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day operation of the Biology Department and wider Science Faculty. Responsibilities will include:
- Preparing materials and equipment for practical lessons and experiments
- Maintaining laboratory resources
- Ordering equipment and supplies
- Providing administrative support to the department
The Senior Biology Technician will also coordinate and oversee the provision of practical resources for teaching staff, ensuring laboratories and preparation areas are organised, well equipped and operated safely. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices within a laboratory environment. Experience of undertaking risk assessments would be advantageous.
The Biology Department comprises five well-equipped teaching laboratories and is staffed by a team of five experienced and dedicated teachers. As our Senior Biology Technician, you will benefit from a spacious preparation room, a separate storeroom, and a dedicated Biology staff room for informal meetings and collaboration. The department's resource storage facilities provide a modern, organised and efficient working environment. In addition, Strathallan's extensive grounds offer a wealth of natural resources that support and enrich the teaching of Biology, creating unique opportunities for practical learning and field-based activities.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and enthusiastic department within a school that values hands-on scientific learning and provides outstanding facilities for both staff and pupils.
Hours of Work: This is a term-time only position, working 34.6 weeks per year. The post is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break each day.
Remuneration: £20,189 per annum. Free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, staff discount in the Art Café, retail discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility.
Set within a beautiful 153-acre Perthshire campus, Strathallan School has been doing education differently for over 100 years. Strathallan's reputation as a leading co-educational boarding and day school attracts pupils from across the UK and around the world through its outstanding academic, sporting and arts programmes. The School is situated in the beautiful Earn Valley on a self-contained wooded estate on the edge of the village of Forgandenny. Perth is just ten minutes away by car, while excellent motorway links place Edinburgh (45 minutes), Glasgow (1 hour) and the Scottish Highlands within easy reach. The School is well resourced, combining traditional charm with modern facilities to create an exceptional environment in which to work and learn.
Senior Biology Technician employer: George Watson'S College
St Margaret’s School for Girls is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. With benefits such as a generous pension scheme, fee remission for staff dependents, and access to an Employee Assistance programme, employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Located in Aberdeen, the school fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises ambition and progression, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
