Science Technician - Chesham Grammar School

at  Buckinghamshire Council

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Maths and English to CGSE grade 5 / C or equivalent
Scientific and chemical knowledge to GCSE grade C/5
Graduate status or equivalent (desirable)

EXPERIENCE

Working with young people (desirable)
Working in a school environment (desirable)
Previous work as a laboratory technician (desirable)

PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES

IT competency
Ability to work as part of a team
The ability to work independently and to take direction
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to foster positive relationships
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organisation skills, including recording, monitoring and checking progress where key tasks are concerned
High attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Working to tight deadlines

ABOUT THE ROLE

An opportunity has arisen for a Science Technician to support a large and highly successful Science Faculty. You will join our experienced team of 18 teaching and support staff and will play a key role in assisting with lesson preparation and administrative support.
Scientific and chemical knowledge, at least to GCSE is essential. Ideally you will have prior experience working in a technical science support role and/or with young people. Ideally, we would like the successful candidate to have a working knowledge of the Key Stage 3-5 curriculum.