Science Technician

Location

Hackney, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Science Technician

Veritas education are currently working with a nurturing and academic mainstream secondary school who are looking for a science technician within their science department.

The school caters for children of high academic standards who you will be supporting during practicals and occasionally class sessions. It is essential you are a recent graduate with an advanced understanding of laboratories and a BSc degree, awarded with a minimum of 2:1 or above. The position is a long term role with the position likely to become permanent for the right candidate.

Your duties will include working as a team with other technicians to prepare materials and equipment for science lessons, carrying out risk assessments, keep check of stock and disposing of waste appropriately. Alongside the technician role you will also be expected to support students within the classes - especially during practical sessions.

The school has a supportive team of staff which will assist you during your progress within the role. Experience with secondary aged children is desirable but not essential

Requirements

• Science based degree is essential (Awarded with 2:1 or above)
• Previous experience within an laboratory
• Experience working within an educational setting (e.g. working with children)
• Subject to Enhanced DBS Certificate check and satisfactory references

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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Salary

£90 - £105 per day