Assistant Science Technician
Stoke Damerel Community College, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BD15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
2nd September 2025
Closing date
22 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time: Hours of work: 37 hours per week x 39 weeks per year (Term time, plus inset days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,790 - £25,584 FTE per annum
Actual salary
- (£21,378 - £22,063 per annum pro-rated
Pay scale
- NJC Grade C, scale pt 5 - 7
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an Assistant Science Technician to join our staff team at Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College Campus.This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the campus and further contribute to the life chances of young people in the school and across the Trust.
The Assistant Science Technicianwill support the science department ensuring the classrooms and prep spaces are maintained to provide a clean, safe and orderly environment. They will assist with the preparation of laboratory equipment for lessons, delivering and safely returning and storing equipment to the designated areas. If you are passionate about science education and able to develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues and students across the campus we would welcome your application.
Main responsibilities:
Regular cleaning and restocking of glassware and other lab equipment
Maintaining Science classrooms, prep spaces, sinks and fume cupboards to ensure a clean, safe and orderly environment
Delivering and checking materials and equipment before and after use by a class for quantity and damage
Safely returning and storing laboratory equipment to its designated area
Follow departmental policies and procedures including for risk assessment and management
Carrying out regular safety checks on laboratory equipment
Caring for plants and animals kept in the department
Attending relevant training courses, including first aid if required
Assisting with the preparation of laboratory equipment for classes in accordance with given instructions
Assisting the Lead Science Technician when supporting staff with the use of equipment and stock
Assisting the Lead Science Technician with stock taking
Working under direction of the Lead Science Technician over the safe disposal of chemicals and biological waste
- To participate in a programme of CPD
- To attend relevant wider school and Trust based training sessions
- To actively contribute to the performance management and appraisal process
What the school offers its staff
The GLT recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:
- A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
- Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
- Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Gym membership scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Car benefit scheme
- My Health discounts
Commitment to safeguarding
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All teaching and support members of staff must undertake the required pre-employment checks which include the uptake of references both professional and personal and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Stoke Damerel Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1301 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stoke Damerel Community College website
- Email address
- HR@sdcc-smhc.net
- Phone number
- 01752 556065
Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College are proud members of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character.
Our campus is based in the heart of the city of Plymouth with stunning view of the Plymouth Sound and easy walking distance of the most accessible city waterfront. We encourage all young people to work hard and make the most of the opportunities they are given. Our amazing team of teachers and support staff themselves demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, both within and beyond our curriculum.
Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical & Healthcare College are next door to each other. No additional travel is required.
We are proud members of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character. The Trust is a vibrant and forward-thinking community of teachers, support staff and learners committed to educating the ‘whole child’ to improve life chances, whilst securing the best possible outcomes for students.
As one of the highest performing multi-academy trusts in the country, we currently comprise of thirty schools: seven in South London, five in Berkshire, one in Surrey, fourteen in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, and three in Plymouth. We are continuing to grow and have further schools joining us on a regular basis.
We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion and very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates whose personal qualities and values reflect those in the person specification and whose experiences also place them in a strong position to deliver the challenges set out in the job description. We encourage applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, religion, belief, or race.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Arranging a visit to Stoke Damerel Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@sdcc-smhc.net.
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