Technician - STEM

About the role

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!

The Role

Are you passionate about the Construction and Engineering industries? Do you enjoy working in a supportive role that makes a difference in the learning experience? We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and dedicated individual like you! As a supporting staff member for STEM education, you will play a vital role in providing assistance and guidance to both staff and learners. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting lecturers with lesson preparations
• Maintaining tools and the workshops
• Supporting learners of various levels

Your contribution will be instrumental in ensuring a smooth learning journey for both educators and learners. By providing excellent assistance and guidance, you will help learners acquire the necessary skills for further study, employment, or apprenticeships. You will also play a crucial part in implementing health and safety measures, ensuring compliance, and adhering to college policies.

Skills and Experience

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate will possess a Construction or Engineering qualification or have a minimum of 2 years of industrial experience. Your interpersonal and communication skills will be exceptional, allowing you to effectively motivate and inspire others. Your organizational skills and IT knowledge will further enhance your performance in supporting the team.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Excellent annual leave
• A generous pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme depending on role
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the Discounts for Teachers portal
• Free Wi‑Fi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide through Eduroam
• Access to our on‑site gym at Bromley campus and discount at other local gyms
• Discounts in our in‑house restaurants and on hair and beauty treatments

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact People Services at peopleservices@lsec.ac.uk.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates to assess suitability for working with children and young people. Our full Safeguarding policy can be found here. Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self‑disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to disclose relevant information or provide a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. Our DBS policy on the recruitment of ex‑offenders is available on request. All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.