Science Technician (Chemistry)

Overview

As a Science Technician at Pate’s, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our Science Department, predominantly working with our Chemistry team, however with flexibility to support other teams as required. A large part of the role will focus on our Key Stage 4 and 5 students, however will support the whole school provision. Your organised and proactive approach to your work will support in providing an enriching education experience for our students, playing a crucial role in the organising of practical lessons from ensuring the correct materials are available and ready on time, areas are clean, tidy, and organised, equipment is maintained and stock levels managed. Your ability to work on your own and as part of a team, along with your attention to detail and ability to problem solve will support you in this role. As this role has a chemistry focus, knowledge of or a background in chemistry is desirable but not essential.
If you thrive in a varied, fast paced environment, and are passionate about supporting the education of young people we would love to hear from you.

Core Responsibilties

Responsibility for department stock, ensuring these are maintained, preparing and checking orders and purchasing items online or from local retail outlets.
Preparing all materials and equipment for each lesson.
To be available to assist during lessons as and when required.
Ensure all equipment is removed from work areas at the end of each lesson and washed and stored correctly.
Carrying out, or arranging maintenance of, equipment. Arranging servicing where
required.
Compliance with Health and Safety, including required safety checks relevant to
the area of work.
Ensure work areas and store cupboards are kept tidy, maintaining inventories of equipment and records of any books borrowed by students.
Ensure regular communication with department teachers, and other technicians, working as a team to ensure the smooth running of the department as a whole.
Use of all required school systems (training will be provided).
To act as a First Aider for the school.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Scale Point 5 – 7
(£24,790 - £25,584 FTE with a pay award pending. Please note this is the full time, full year salary. Actual salary will be based on the number of hours to be worked, term time only).

Location

Pate's Grammar School
Princess Elizabeth Way
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 0HG

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date - Friday 18 September (Midday)

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and we may close the vacancy early should suitable applicants be received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged.

Please complete the Application Form (click the link). Along with your completed application form, please provide a Letter of Application indicating how your values, previous or current responsibilities and/or experience are particularly relevant to this post and indicating what you can offer to Pate’s Grammar School. Please review the Job Description and ensure you highlight how your skills and experience meet these expectations. Please email your completed Application Form and Letter of Application to jobs@patesgs.org