We are seeking an enthusiastic Science Technician to join our team. You will work closely with the Senior Technician and teaching staff to prepare practical experiments, manage equipment safety, and maintain our laboratories.
Key Responsibilities include
- Preparation of Practical Work: Set up equipment, chemicals, and materials for science demonstrations and student practicals across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure safe storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and biological materials in line with CLEAPSS guidelines and health and safety regulations.
- Maintenance & Stock Control: Maintain, test, and repair laboratory equipment; keep stock inventories up to date and submit orders for consumables.
- Lab Cleanliness: Keep preparation rooms, storage areas, and lab benches clean, tidy, and safe.
You will have excellent organisation skills, and a proactive attitude to work with an ability to work on your own initiative. Experience of preparing and assembling apparatus for demonstration, practical work, assessments and examinations, and to demonstrate the use of different equipment and materials with particular regard to safety is essential as is GCSE Maths and English Grade c or above (or equivalent.)
Working with us:
In addition to the Wandle Learning Trust staff benefits, we have a health cash plan with Simply Health and a staff wellbeing programme which includes staff yoga and regular social activities.
We re based in the north of the borough with excellent transport links to surrounding areas.
Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding
Norbury High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, medical clearance and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
