Science Technician

Reed

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 2 days

Preston, Lancashire PR4 0AS, England

£23,000 - £27,600 per annum

Part Time

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Reed Education is recruiting Science Technicians for positions in the Preston area, in partnership with Lancashire County Council. Candidates should have previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a school environment, and must be hardworking, flexible, and able to develop good relationships with students and staff. The role involves maintaining equipment, setting up experiments, and providing technical support in practical lessons, with a focus on health and safety. Successful applicants will receive continuous professional development, access to a discount club, and a pension scheme, with salaries aligned with Lancashire County Council pay scales. A DBS check is required for successful applicants, and candidates must be available for part-time or full-time work.

Reed Education work in partnership with Lancashire County Council (Lancashire Teaching Agency) and we are now recruiting for Science Technicians to join our team in the Preston area.

We are looking for people with the following qualifications, experience and attributes:• Maintaining equipment• Constructing and modifying apparatus• Setting up experiments• Taking an active part in laboratory demonstrations• Ordering resources• Helping in practical lessons• Giving technical help to pupils and students• Previous experience in a similar role.• Recent experience of working in a school environment or similar setting.• Hardworking and flexible, and able to use their initiative• Experience with Health & Safety and cleanliness, and ensuring a safe environment• Have the ability to develop good relationships with children and adults• Commitment to Safeguarding• Are you available on a part time or full time basis and able to travel around the local area?

In return, what we will offer you:• Free Continuous Professional Development through LCC• Access to Reed discount club and pension scheme• Help and advice on career development and interview preparation• Paid in line with LCC• Excellent support and guidance from your dedicated consultant, specifically focused on technician roles/positions

Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check

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