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 Science Technician to support the work of the Science departments. As a member of a thriving community of staff and students, the Technician will play a vital role in providing support for the delivery of the curriculum and management of the department’s resources
Key Responsibilities:
- To ensure efficient and prompt preparation and delivery of materials and equipment for lessons, to include setting up hardware and preparation of standard solutions.
- To maintain bacterial cultures following appropriate aseptic techniques.
- To trial practical activities prior to lessons to ensure appropriate results are obtained.
- 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 ensure safe and efficient storage and use of laboratory equipment.
- To assist in the delivery of practical demonstrations and to actively assist in class practical activities when requested.
- To support students in their investigations and project work as related to science, including offering advice and hands-on support for projects linked with Biology and Physics.
- To ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and to actively raise awareness of Health & Safety issues if they occur.
- To follow CLEAPPS guidance and COSHH regulations in relation to laboratory and prep room activities.
- To be responsible for ensuring the science storage and preparation areas are kept well organised and managed.
- To manage departmental equipment and materials as appropriate and ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained.
- To maintain and repair science equipment, for example through simple soldering.
- To order supplies and equipment on behalf of the Biology and Physics departments from approved suppliers, in co-ordination with the Heads of Department and Head of Science (Ops).
- To receive and log deliveries and ensure stock logs are kept updated.
To source items such as samples for food tests through local purchase where required
- To work in collaboration with other staff as an active and valued member of the Science team
The role is full time, 40 hours per week, term time only
Salary: Pro-rata (actual) salary is £21,500-£24,000 per year (depending upon experience).
FTE Salary - £26,600-£29,600
Please see the full job description
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.