School Science Technician
Posted Today by Academics
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Congleton, Cheshire, UK
Summary: The School Science Technician role in Congleton involves supporting the Science Department in a secondary school by preparing and managing laboratory equipment for practical lessons. The position is full-time and fixed-term, starting ASAP and potentially extending beyond December. Candidates should have prior experience in a school setting and a strong understanding of laboratory procedures. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, set up, and clear away equipment and materials for practical science lessons
- Support teaching staff with the delivery of practical experiments across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure resources are readily available
- Safely store and handle chemicals and scientific equipment
- Assist with risk assessments and departmental safety procedures
- Provide technical support to teaching staff and students where appropriate
Key Skills:
- Previous experience working as a Science Technician within a school or educational setting
- Strong scientific knowledge and understanding of laboratory procedures
- Experience preparing practical resources and equipment for science lessons
- Good awareness of health and safety requirements within a laboratory environment
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- A relevant science qualification or degree (desirable)
Salary (Rate): £120.00 Daily
City: Congleton
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
School Science Technician/Congleton/ASAP + September Start/Fixed-Term Contract
Are you an experienced Science Technician looking for a rewarding Full time opportunity in a secondary school setting?
Academics is recruiting on behalf of a supportive secondary school in Congleton that is seeking a knowledgeable and organised Science Technician to join their Science Department. The school is looking to appoint someone both immediately and from September on a full-time, fixed-term basis.
The role will initially run until December, with the potential for extension beyond this date.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
School Science Technician - Role Information- Prepare, set up, and clear away equipment and materials for practical science lessons
- Support teaching staff with the delivery of practical experiments across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure resources are readily available
- Safely store and handle chemicals and scientific equipment
- Assist with risk assessments and departmental safety procedures
- Provide technical support to teaching staff and students where appropriate
- Previous experience working as a Science Technician within a school or educational setting
- Strong scientific knowledge and understanding of laboratory procedures
- Experience preparing practical resources and equipment for science lessons
- Good awareness of health and safety requirements within a laboratory environment
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- A relevant science qualification or degree (desirable)
- Competitive daily rates of £100-£120 per day (depending on experience)
- Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
- Dedicated support from experienced education consultants
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and well-resourced secondary school
- Potential for the contract to be extended beyond the initial fixed-term period
- Access to a range of education opportunities across Cheshire and Staffordshire
If you're an experienced Science Technician looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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