At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare materials and support practical science sessions for students.
- Company: Join a thriving team at an outstanding secondary school in South Birmingham.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time work, and opportunities for additional paid duties.
- Other info: Great chance to grow your skills and work with passionate educators.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' learning in a dynamic science environment.
- Qualifications: Flexible with a background in science or technical fields; Level 3 qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 22489 - 24328 £ per year.
- Science Laboratory Technician
- Term time only plus two weeks of the holidays, 36.5 hours per week
Monday to Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (thirty‑minute unpaid lunch to be taken during this time)
Salary and benefits
Salary – Grade 2 Salary range £22,489 - £24,328 (term time only).
Opportunity to work an additional two weeks within the school holidays to help with stock taking etc.
Candidates with long term experience and appropriate qualifications can be discussed for higher scale and pay.
Additional opportunities to do a paid lunch duty.
St Thomas Aquinas is a large, oversubscribed secondary school serving the South Birmingham area.
We have recently been awarded an outstanding judgement by the Catholic School’s Inspectorate and are proud to be expanding our team of dedicated staff.
We are seeking a Science Laboratory Technician to join a thriving Science faculty.
This represents an excellent opportunity to work as part of an experienced team, with students from primary years up to sixth form.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Faculty in Science and Senior Laboratory Technician to support growth and progression.
Responsibilities
- Prepare materials, chemicals and equipment for and during practical sessions within science.
- Provide support to students and staff in respect of any relevant training and operating equipment.
- Implement risk assessments in the practical areas of the science department.
- Clear labs, clean materials and equipment following practical sessions in science.
Qualifications and Experience
- Flexible with previous knowledge of materials preparation, experiment preparation and equipment maintenance; strict adherence to health and safety; demonstrate good organisational skills, pro‑active thinking and planning.
Scientific or technical background is advantageous.
- Knowledge of (or willingness to learn about) CLEAPPS, COSHH and keeping of microbiological stock would also be an advantage.
- Level 3 qualifications in science would be advantageous, but not essential.
- Evidence of qualifications, knowledge and understanding of scientific practice.
- Ability to organise and prioritise your own workload whilst working alone or as part of a team.
- Highly developed organisational skills dealing with multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Desire to secure ambitious targets and outcomes.
- Eye for detail and a tidy working environment.
- Dynamic personality including capacity, drive, passion and energy to succeed.
- High personal standards including managing corridor spaces in a busy school environment on duty.
- Excellent health and attendance record.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience of working with children would be an advantage.
All applicants will also be required to provide two suitable references.
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Contact Details:
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Recruitment Team
