The National Mathematics College is an elite STEM college which opened in 2016. The College is small in size, with currently about 140 students but big in ambition! We are setup to teach a sixth form curriculum, focusing exclusively on STEM subjects. We do this through four programmes:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The National Mathematics and Science College in this important role.
We are looking to appoint a Chemistry Technician for a 12 month maternity cover. As a member of a thriving department, the Technician will play a vital role in providing support for the delivery of the curriculum and management of the department’s resources
This role is exclusively focussed on providing support for Chemistry teaching. The appointed person will work alongside our Science Technician who supports the Biology and Physics departments.
The role is full time, 40 hours per week, term time only role for a fixed 12 month period
Salary: Pro-rata (actual) salary is £21,500-£24,000 per year (depending upon experience).
FTE Salary - £26,600-£29,600
Key Responsibilities:
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To ensure efficient and prompt preparation and delivery of materials and equipment for lessons, to include setting up hardware and preparation of chemical stock solutions.
- To clear equipment and laboratories after each lesson, to include washing up and disposal of hazardous material in accordance with guidelines.
- To clean equipment after lessons and assist in dealing with spillages and damage when they occur
To trial practical activities prior to lessons to ensure appropriate results are obtained.
- To ensure safe and efficient storage and use of laboratory equipment including simple maintenance where required.
- To assist in the delivery of practical demonstrations and to actively assist in class practical activities when requested.
- To support students in their investigative and project work as related to Chemistry, including offering advice and hands-on support for related STEM Comm projects.
- To ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and to actively raise awareness of Health & Safety issues if they occur, specifically in relation to science.
- To follow CLEAPPS guidance and COSHH regulations in relation to laboratory and prep room activities.
- To be responsible for ensuring the storage and preparation areas for Chemistry are kept well organised and managed.
- To manage departmental equipment and materials as appropriate and ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained.
- To order supplies and equipment on behalf of the Chemistry department from approved suppliers, in co-ordination with the Head of Chemistry and Head of Science (Ops).
- To receive and log deliveries and ensure stock logs are kept updated.
- To work in collaboration with other staff as an active and valued member of the Science team
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The National Mathematics and Science College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents.
We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.