Science Technician

Required to work within school in supporting teachers with practical lessons. Due to the nature of the role, the postholder may be required to wear protective clothing for their own safety.

Job Details

Hours of Work: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only (39 Weeks Per Year) (1 full time role or 2 part time roles)

Position Type: Permanent

Line Manager: Head of Science

Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

About the Role

As our Science Technician, you will support the day-to-day operation of the Science Department, providing practical assistance to teachers and students across a range of scientific disciplines. You will prepare materials and equipment for lessons, help maintain laboratories and resources, and ensure health and safety standards are met at all times. The role also includes stock control, ordering supplies and supporting the delivery of engaging practical experiences for students.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and well-organised individual who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Has strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Is confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Has an awareness of health and safety requirements, including COSHH regulations.
• Enjoys working with young people and supporting their learning.
• Holds a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, organise and maintain equipment and materials for practical science lessons.
• Support teachers and students during practical activities and demonstrations.
• Carry out stock control, order supplies and maintain departmental records.
• Check, clean, maintain and repair equipment where appropriate.
• Ensure laboratories, equipment and chemicals are stored safely and in line with regulations.
• Maintain COSHH documentation and material safety data sheets.
• Provide advice and guidance on practical and health & safety matters.
• Liaise with staff, students and external suppliers as required.
• Support the department in providing an engaging and effective learning environment.
• Contribute to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.

About the Trust

Areté Learning Trust currently has 11 schools and educates over 7,000 young people in and around North Yorkshire from ages 2-18. Our learners are at the heart of everything we do.

At Areté Learning Trust we work together and collaborate to ensure that all of our learners and our staff team have the chance to reach their potential.

Our Trust is committed to promoting:

Health, happiness and wellbeing

A safe, disciplined and supportive environment

A love of learning through a passionate and committed approach

High standards and expectations

Integrity, kindness and good manners

Respect for individuality and difference

Collaborative working to secure excellence

To realise our aspiration for every child to be the best they can be, we need to ensure that as a Trust we are ‘Striving for Excellence’.

Why work for us?

We want everyone who works within ALT to feel valued and see how their work fits into the bigger picture.

We seek employees who are prepared to take personal responsibility and constantly challenge the norm to improve performance.

In return, we are committed to providing an empowering and supportive learning environment for all staff.

Areté Learning Trust is committed to being the ‘Employer of Choice’.

Essentially this means that we want our schools and our central team to be great places to work. We want our staff development opportunities to be first class and we want to enable staff who are ambitious to grow their careers with us. To give our learners the best education and opportunities we are committed to recruiting and retaining the very best people in all areas of our organisation.

Regardless of role, we seek staff who:

Have high expectations of themselves and the people they work with.

Are committed to our Trust values.

Show initiative and are responsive to change.

Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Are creative in their approach to problem solving.

Are able to influence effectively, whatever their role.

Are team players.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds; for more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy statement (https://www.arete.uk/careers). If you are ready for the next step in your career and you feel that your skill set makes you a good fit for this very exciting opportunity, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

The Areté Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.