Chemistry Science Technician

Chemistry Science Technician Job Details

• Job Title:
  
  Science Technician
• Department:
  Science
• Campus:
  Havant
• Salary:
  Grade 3 Spine Point 12 - £24,703.40 FTE (Actual salary: £19,817.93)
• Contract Type:
  Permanent 35 hours term time only

HSDC is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational individual to join our exciting Science team as a Chemistry Science Technician. This an exciting opportunity for someone with a science background who enjoys working with ambitious young people, and who wishes to contribute to a successful and inspirational curriculum team. The role will focus on supporting the Science lecturers in preparing practical’s and other resources for teaching.

• Work collaboratively with staff to provide specialist technical support responding to the practical needs of qualifications.
• To be responsible for the daily operation of the learning environment, science equipment and teaching resources, and the supervision of designated learning areas.
• To ensure that Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to.
• To organise daily activities within the learning environment, including the preparation of teaching resources and housekeeping.
• Order and stock take materials, chemicals and equipment ensuring correct usage and safe storage.
• Clean and maintain working spaces, develop working environment, provide technical support and assistance for projects.

• Level 3 qualification in the relevant subject area or relevant industry experience
• Technical qualification in the relevant subject area
• Relevant industrial/subject experience
• Experience of following/applying Health & Safety Procedures
• Working knowledge of the relevant curriculum area
• Experience of ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels
• Understanding and awareness of Health & Safety legislation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Power Point

• Invest in Your Growth
  :
  Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
• Teaching Excellence Support
  :
  Fully funded Level 3 Award in Education & Training for new teachers. Certificate in Education or PGCE options with financial support and reduced teaching hours for experienced teachers.
• Generous Pension Plans
  :
  Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Ample Time Off
  :
  Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Exclusive Discounts
  :
  Get an NUS TOTUM card, offering discounts with hundreds of retailers.
• Community Engagement
  :
  Participate in volunteering and fundraising for local and national charities. Option to donate through the Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme.

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We strive in offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact  and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.

For more information on the position itself, please connect with Helen Sands at  for any queries. Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form as we do not accept CV’s.