Science Technician

Job Title: Science Technician

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Salary: Support Staff Grade C1 24,405 per annum (FTE) Actual Salary 15,045.35 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 25 Hours per week, 40 weeks, Term-time only

Start Date: Starting as soon as possible

This opportunity is one that I hope will capture your enthusiasm and I would like to thank you for your interest in this post. The Trustees are seeking to appoint a Science Technician to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic team. This position is a pivotal part of the delivery and support of the curriculum to enable the high standard of teaching and learning in the School and Sixth Form College.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing day to day technician support to facilitate pupils' and teachers' curriculum needs in the science department.

The role will require the successful candidates to liaise with the Teachers and Heads of Department as well as other members of the support staff. Previous experience of working in a science laboratory will be an advantage.

The successful applicant will be highly organised and possess good interpersonal skills. A high level of practical skills, technical knowledge and organisation ability are also essential. In return we offer an excellent salary and benefits package, the prospect of working for a valued organisation which is committed to educational excellence, the skills and resources to share best practice, plus a supportive and dedicated staff and senior team.

If you are a Catholic, you will understand the distinctiveness of Catholic schools such as Oaklands and this will be attractive to you. You do not have to be a Catholic to work at Oaklands; the Trustees welcome applications from candidates of differing faith backgrounds or none who can be supportive of the school ethos.

About The Role and Responsibilities:

Technical Services:

• To undertake duties in specific practical areas, as specified by the Senior Science Technician and Head of Science having regard to the following list:
• Preparing and setting up classroom equipment for practical lessons
• Preparing and collating teaching materials and resources for use in practical lessons
• During lessons, remaining on stand-by in classroom, laboratory or preparation rooms to be available to support teachers and assist with materials and demonstration experiments when needed constructional work, including making up some ancillary equipment for teaching aids
• An awareness of health and safety issues ensuring pupils and colleagues remain safe at all times

Other Key aspects of the role include:

• Resources Management
• Staff and training
• Partnerships
• School Policies and Regulations

About You:

Essential:

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
• Previous experience of working in a science laboratory
• Sound administrator with attention to detail
• Previous experience working with a range of software programmes, MIS and Microsoft applications
• Articulate, literate and numerate
• Organisational ability and able to manage time to prioritise deadlines
• Appreciation of the issues working around young people and prepared to train to gain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of children and young people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills -verbal and written
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Use of initiative
• Sense of Humour
• Confidence and assertiveness
• Ability to work In sympathy with the Catholic ethos of the school
• Tidy and organised approach with attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and multi task
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to forge and maintain good relationships with members of staff and students
• Takes pride in work and has high expectations of self and others
• Willingness to participate fully in the life of the school
• Undertake role of Fire Warden and First Aider
• Willingness to work overtime if required

The following would be desirable:

• Level 3 qualifications
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience of working in an educational establishment (mixed comprehensive school)
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel packages (or a willingness to learn)

Please note all staff will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS application following the initial offer of employment.

Additional Information:

Closing date: Sunday 16thMarch 2025

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 17th March 2025

Please note that once you have applied for the role you will be sent an email with an application form and consent form to fill in.

These forms will need to be fully completed and returned for your application to be considered.

Please click the APPLY to submit your application for this role and you will be sent an email with application forms to complete.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Lab Technician, Laboratory Technician, Lab Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Graduate, Science Graduate, Science Assistant, Lab Tech, may also be considered for this role.