Lab Technician
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9UJ9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2025
Closing date
24 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 22,5 (3 days a week) term time only, plus INSET days
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Kent Range 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Title:
Laboratory Technician - Biology
Responsible to:
Curriculum Leader - Biology
Responsible for:
n/a
Grade:
Kent Scheme 5
Hours:
22.5 hours (3 days) per week, term time only plus INSET days. FTE 0.5277. Salary £24,040 to £25,002 - pro rata £12,685 to £13,193.
Plus up to 2 days annually during the summer holidays (times by agreement)
Job Purpose
Preparation of specific lesson materials for designated areas of the Science department, specifically Biology and four of the six Year 7 classes.
Key Regular Responsibilities and Tasks
- collecting apparatus and chemicals from storage
- preparing necessary solutions
- checking individual components in and out for class use
- arranging for resources including worksheets, books, laptops and audio visual aids to be available in rooms for lessons
- preparing experiments, setting up apparatus and equipment for demonstration and practical lessons to maximise efficiency of use, as requested by teaching staff
- occasional assistance with practical equipment during lessons
- liaising with staff over use of equipment and stock
- advising staff of any potential problems that may occur, including safety aspects
- assisting with collection, storage and filing of sundry worksheets, books, laminated resources, audio visual aids, laptops and materials
- returning apparatus, chemicals and other resources to storage as soon as practicable
- washing and drying glassware and practical equipment
- repairing damages or arranging for this to be done
- looking after animals, insects and plants kept by the department
- constructing simple apparatus
- locking of laboratories when not in use
- preparation of practical equipment for and assistance during our weekly Science Club
Other Responsibilities
- undertake duties as specified in school policies and procedures
- any other reasonable ad hoc duties (appropriate to role) requested by the Headteacher or Line Manager
- assisting other Laboratory Technicians as required by the Curriculum Leaders in Science
- help to set up and run practical activities during the Year 6 Open Evening
- ensure school equipment and records relating to this role are appropriately stored and secured
- completing all work to a good standard, and ensuring the role is carried out in a professional manner appropriate to a school context
- readiness to undertake appropriate training including First Aid training
General Routine Duties
a. Laboratory maintenance including:
- switching on/off main services
- maintaining laboratory as clean and tidy (in conjunction with teacher in charge of room)
- cleaning of sinks, chemicals on bench tops, spillages of chemicals on floor
- keeping cupboards and doors closed, storing materials tidily
- keeping equipment clean
- maintaining displays in collaboration with the department
- demonstrate an awareness of health and safety at all times
b. Other duties:
- cleaning of goggles on half termly basis
- cleaning of safety screens
- taking stock of chemicals, consumables, stationery books and recording on database
- up-dating stock record books and county inventories
- liaising with Line Manager on stock replacement needs, ordering of stock and development of yearly budget bid
- checking arrivals
- organising the laundering of laboratory coats
- shopping for various items for experiments, including occasional visits to the abattoir to collect animal organs and tissues
- ensuring the department’s asset register remains up to date
- keeping an up-to-date inventory of equipment on PAT list
- basic Science knowledge is essential. Previous experience in a practical setting is desirable
- good verbal communication skills
- able to communicate with, and gain the confidence of, young people
- ability to prioritise
- able to work proactively and independently
- flexibility
Experience/Skills Requirement
What the school offers its staff
TWGGS is a forward-looking school embracing traditional values. We aim to provide pupils with a full and balanced education for life within a caring environment. Our consistent and outstanding academic record demonstrates this but, more importantly, reflects the commitment and qualification of our teachers supported by the hard work and determination of our pupils. “The school has exceptionally high expectations of all pupils, which they consistently meet. Across the curriculum, pupils keenly engage in challenging subject content. Staff foster a love of each subject so that all pupils thrive in their phase and are well prepared for their next stages of learning. As a result, pupils enjoy school. They excel academically and flourish as well-rounded individuals.” Ofsted, September 2023 “Working together towards high standards is part of the school ethos which encourages every pupil to achieve their full potential in public examinations, sports and artistic, cultural and community pursuits. The special, successful community in which these activities take place allows pupils to feel supported, happy and safe, and it is one which we feel very privileged to be a part of. We look forward to welcoming you to TWGGS.” Katie Marchant, Headteacher
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to michelle.clarke@twggs.kent.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1042 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- michelle.clarke@twggs.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01892 520902
TWGGS is a diverse and inclusive school and we aim to recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds who add value to our pupils and who share our vision and ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). TWGGS is an equal opportunities employer and an Ofsted Outstanding school.
Arranging a visit to Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email michelle.clarke@twggs.kent.sch.uk.
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