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Current Technician Vacancies
The CLEAPSS Technician Job Service is a service provided to CLEAPSS members that allows members to post adverts for technician vacancies at their school or college onto this part of the CLEAPSS website. Anyone may browse the list of vacancies on this page and then apply for the job directly with the particular school or college.

Job seekers:

Please browse through the list of Science vacancies below. Further vacancies for Design Technology jobs can be found on our Technology Website. If you require any further information then please contact the school directly. Please do not contact CLEAPSS as we cannot give you any more information than that which already appears on the site.

Recruiters:

Members can click one of the links below to post a vacancy (you will need your membership details).

Please note that we cannot verify the accuracy of the information provided to us and applicants should check the details on the schools website or contact the school.

Senior Science Technician (Term Time Only) £28,367-28,367
Woldingham School, Caterham, Surrey
Start date: 2 Sep 2024
Closing date for applications: 29 Jul 2024

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Full time

Main Duties:
  • Technical Support
  • Stock control and replenishment
  • Storage and maintenance of lab equipment
Person Specification:
  • See website below for details
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £25,000-28,000 (pro rata)
Dulwich College, London, Greater London
Start date: Immediate
Closing date for applications: 12 Aug 2024

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Full time

Main Duties:
  • To participate actively in the overall running of the Department
  • To organise and safely store equipment and materials within the Department
  • To contribute to laboratory design and other innovations as may be required
  • Setting up of specialist apparatus
  • Sourcing and ordering specialist materials
  • Producing sample experiments for Chemistry Staff to try out
  • Checking and setting out of practicals in an exam format where appropriate
  • To be aware of H&S issues in the safe use of equipment and apparatus both for staff and boys’ use, and to provide advice and documentation where appropriate
  • To ensure safe working practices are employed by technicians and teaching staff
  • To prepare risk assessments for the Chemistry Department in conjunction with the Head of Chemistry where appropriate
Person Specification:
  • 3 A-levels including Chemistry
  • Basic computer skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with teachers, technicians and non-technical staff as required
  • Organisational and administrative ability
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Science Technician (Term Time Only) £23,778-26,091
The Howard Partnership Trust,
Start date: 2 Sep 2024
Closing date for applications: 23 Aug 2024

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Full time

Main Duties:
  • The Science Technician Level 2 will either lead or work as part of a team of technicians servicing laboratories, preparing materials and equipment for demonstrations and practical lessons as requested
  • They will provide technical support including Health & Safety guidance to pupils and experienced and trainee teachers including whilst assisting in practical classes and carrying out demonstrations.
  • They may also participate in a Duty Rota to supervise students as required and trial new required GCSE practicals. They will dispose of waste materials safely, carry out safety checks on equipment e.g
  • They will liaise with staff over the use of equipment and stock, monitor stock levels and purchase sundries where required.
  • They may carry out administrative tasks such as keeping records, collating reports, updating lists, despatching coursework and creating displays of information and students' work as required.
  • They will also carry out relevant tasks that may be requested by the Senior Technician or Head of Department from time to time. They will attend courses and maintain an up to date knowledge of technic
Person Specification:
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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £22,795-22,795 (pro rata)
Brighton Girls GDST, Brighton, Brighton and Hove
Start date: 1 Oct 2024
Closing date for applications: 28 Aug 2024

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 20 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • To deliver technical services to the Science department at Brighton Girls in order to support excellent teaching and learning in a range of Science subjects (predominantly Biology and Physics)
  • Maintaining the delivery of technical services
  • Complying with health and safety regulations, among others, matters relating to COSHH, Health and Safety at Work Acts, Electricity at Work Regulations. Complying with the GDST’s regulations and depa
  • May be required to provide occasional assistance to teaching staff in identifying needs generated by the curriculum
Person Specification:
  • Well organised, able to approach work methodically, prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good interpersonal and team working skills
  • Good manipulative/manual handling skills
  • Good, basic background knowledge of science
  • A basic knowledge of how to use common ICT applications including the ability to produce and edit documents and use spreadsheets
  • Ability to use e-mail and access information from the internet
  • GCSE Maths, English and Science (or equivalent qualification),
  • Have some laboratory experience, either academic or industrial
  • Competent at reading and following verbal and written instructions. Reliable and a good time keeper.
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Science Technician (Part Time - Term Time Only) £23,114-23,114 (pro rata)
Bishop Gore, Swansea, Swansea
Start date: 4 Sep 2024
Closing date for applications: 30 Aug 2024

Other benefits: CPD, induction programme and pension provided.
Hours: Part time - 30 hours/wk

Main Duties:
  • To maintain, and be up to date with, COSHH and other H&S requirements in relation to practical preparation and activities.
  • To help maintain an up to date inventor of equipment and chemicals.
  • To be able to use your own initiative when necessary to troubleshoot and improve, modify, or even create practicals to support Science teaching within the school curriculum.
  • To prepare, set out and clear away science practicals in accordance with individual teacher practical requests
  • To work with the Senior Science Technician/Technicians to facilitate a smooth and efficient delivery of practical requirements.
  • Please refer to the job description for a full list of responsibilities for the role.
Person Specification:
  • Previous laboratory experience, whether in a school or other setting, is desirable but not essential as full training/induction will be given to the successful candidate.
  • Secondary school qualifications in Science/related subjects desirable.
  • An understanding of KS3/4/5 Science desirable.
  • Being able to work to deadlines and in a small friendly team.
  • To be able to use your own initiative when required.
  • The ability to learn quickly and to prioritise workload according to demand.
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