Science Technician Required for a Well-Established Secondary School in Oxford
Job Title: Science Technician
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
About the School
A well-established secondary school in Oxford is seeking an experienced Science Technician to join its science department. The department delivers a broad practical curriculum and requires someone who can confidently prepare laboratories, equipment and resources ahead of lessons.
This is a school-based position, and previous experience working within a secondary school or college science department is essential.
The Role
You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure practical science lessons run safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities include:
Preparing practical experiments and demonstrations.
Setting up laboratories before lessons.
Preparing chemicals, apparatus and other resources.
Supporting Biology, Chemistry and Physics practicals.
Maintaining laboratory equipment.
Monitoring stock levels and reporting when resources need replacing.
Cleaning and storing equipment correctly.
Following COSHH and school health and safety procedures.
Maintaining preparation rooms and laboratories.
Reporting damaged or faulty equipment.
Assisting with practical examinations.
Supporting teachers with practical demonstrations.
Ensuring all materials are safely stored and labelled.
Requirements
Previous school or college Science Technician experience is essential.
Candidates should have a strong understanding of laboratory safety and be comfortable working in a busy secondary science department.
An enhanced DBS will be required.
How to Apply:
If you have recent school-based Science Technician experience, please contact us today to discuss this opportunity.
- Location
- Oxford
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