Science Technician

Overview

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, organised and approachable science technician to join our team. The successful candidate will have strong communication and IT skills.

This is a part time position. Hours can be flexible providing they meet the needs of the school.

Location: Claremont Prep School

Line Manager: Head of Science and Innovation

Hours: 9 hours a week

Science Technician - Key Responsibilities

● The provision of Science practical’s for Biology, Chemistry and Physics

● Health/safety advice for teaching staff

● Demonstrating the use of equipment to teaching staff when necessary

● Keeping knowledge of hazards and risk assessments up to date - helping to ensure that COSHH regulations are carried out in the department

● Organising, storing, repairing and cleaning of equipment

● Organising, storing and checking the condition of chemicals

● Organising the safe storage of radioactive materials and liaising with the radioactive protection supervisor when appropriate.

● The safe treatment and disposal of waste materials including hazardous substances

● Preparing stock solutions

● Checking stock and keeping stock records

● Ordering equipment and materials by using the school ordering system

● Ensuring the school laboratories are clean and well stocked with teaching materials

● Undertaking some reprographic duties or resource duties, as determined by the needs of the Science department (e.g. printing exam papers).

● Completing first aid training and recording any incidents using the school system

● Attend Science department meetings

ISP Principles

At ISP, we put learners and learning first.

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Background in Science related industry or Science teaching

Experience working as a Science Technician in an educational setting is desirable.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one).

Ability in preparing solutions, cultures, and specimens, as well as setting up experiments and apparatus for practical lessons and demonstrations

Literacy skills – able to read and understand science based instructions and maintain records

Numeracy skills – to be able to take accurate measurements and weights.

Able to plan and organise own work to meet tight deadlines.

Able to work with flexibility, meet deadlines and respond to unplanned situations.

Able to maintain high standards of accuracy in all tasks.

Able to work within strict Health & Safety guidelines

Knowledge and awareness of health and safety including COSHH and CLEAPSS

Benefits

A supportive and friendly team

Competitive salary scale

Remission of fees in line with the School fees discount policy

Free dining and refreshments during term time

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour individual assistance programme

Company Pension

Access to iSP Learning Hub – an online professional development platform with hundreds of courses to widen your knowledge and support career growth

Part of the ISP group of schools, with opportunities for international career development and international learning opportunities

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

Claremont School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

About Claremont

Claremont School is an independent day and boarding school. The Nursery and the Prep School are based in St Leonards on Sea, and the Senior School is located in Bodiam, East Sussex. The school is nonselective and welcomes children and young people from a large catchment area spanning 25 miles. In addition, one third of the students in the Senior School are international boarders.

Children join Claremont aged 1, and the school offers a British curriculum throughout with GCSEs and iGCSEs at KS4, and A Level and Btecs at KS5. In addition, the school delivers outstanding programmes in Performing Arts (winning an award for outstanding School for Performing Arts in 2021) and in football where students can join the Football academy and look to become professional players.

Results and Value-Added at Claremont are outstanding, with Senior School results beating national averages year on year, as well as more local independent selective schools. We believe that successful schools are the ones that put learning at the heart of everything they do, always aiming to create rounded individuals that can forge successful careers and lives, in a rapidly changing world. Claremont aims to be the "School of Choice" for the local area and supports its young people to excel in all that they do in a safe and inspiring environment.

Claremont School is also part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) group, comprising committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, where learning is at the heart of everything we do for our students, colleagues, and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time.

ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and operators who have worked together over many years. ISP’s growing group of private schools are located in the UK, the USA, Canada, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Costa Rica, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, educating children and students from 2–18 years of age. ISP has expanded to 92 schools that employ over 8,000 staff and deliver multiple curricula to over 56,000 students located across the globe.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.