Due to the retirement of our current postholder, an experienced Senior Science Technician is required to join our busy Science Department. The successful candidate will supervise a team of technicians in providing technical support to pupils and staff across all three school sites. We have a fantastic science and technical team, who are dedicated and passionate about their subject. The main duties of the role will involve:

Line managing, supervising, instructing, delegating and supervising 8 Science Technicians within the department and across all three school sites.
Overseeing the organisation and day-to-day running of the school laboratories across all sites.
Assisting with the provision of ongoing support and training to help Technicians develop their skills, including training with regards to health and safety regulations
Setting up, preparing and clearing materials, equipment and chemicals for practical.
lessons
Assisting teaching staff with demonstration lessons, practical lessons, exam classes and assessments
Providing technical support for pupils and staff, while ensuring the safe use of materials, equipment and chemicals
Cleaning equipment and work areas, as necessary
Working in accordance with health and safety guidelines
In liaison with the team, ensuring that laboratories are adequately stocked. Experience of working within an educational environment is essential and/or any relevant Physics or Chemistry qualifications would be desirable. The candidate will be required to have the following skills and experience
Good levels of literacy and numeracy
High standard of verbal & written communication skills when dealing with colleagues, pupils, parents and visitors
Able to work effectively and professionally as part of a team
Able to follow instructions and adhere to all school policies
Prior relevant experience
Experience of, or ability to motivate and supervise a team
Organised and able to work methodically, with attention to detail, under the supervision of the Director of Science/School Site Subject Leaders.

In liaison with the team, ensuring that laboratories are adequately stocked. Experience of working within an educational environment is essential and/or any relevant Physics or Chemistry qualifications would be desirable. The candidate will be required to have the following skills and experience
Good levels of literacy and numeracy
High standard of verbal & written communication skills when dealing with colleagues, pupils, parents and visitors
Able to work effectively and professionally as part of a team
Able to follow instructions and adhere to all school policies
Prior relevant experience
Experience of, or ability to motivate and supervise a team
Organised and able to work methodically, with attention to detail, under the supervision of the Director of Science/School Site Subject Leaders.

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