Science Technician
Townsend Church of England School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
10 February 2025 at 8am
Date listed
22 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,196.00 - £25,090.00 Annually (Actual) Actual for 37hrs term-time only + 5 inset days (including Fringe allowance)
Science Technician job summary
We are looking for a full-time or part-time Science Technician to organise and provide assistance in all science subjects, Chemistry/Biology/Physics, under the overall direction of the Director of Learning for Science. This role is offered part-time or full-time.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Preparing apparatus, materials and solutions, and setting up and checking equipment and apparatus for use in practical classes. Setting up and carrying out demonstrations. Retrieving and clearing away apparatus etc.
- Arrange for the disposal of waste laboratory materials including chemical and biological waste in accordance with established and regulatory procedures and regulations. Disposal of equipment surplus to requirements.
- Participate in the development of the Science Department practical and technical facilities to meet teaching and learning needs.
- To be responsible for the maintenance and repair of departmental apparatus and equipment and for maintenance records.
- Catalogue, prepare, issue and maintain materials, equipment, and stocktaking the same.
- Maintaining stock levels and notifying the Director of Learning when stocks need to be replaced and ordered.
- Assisting in checking stock books and keeping stock records
- Check and store deliveries.
- Ensure that all apparatus, equipment and chemicals are stored in accordance with regulations (CLEAPSS, COSHH).
- To ensure the maintenance of laboratory services and facilities, liaising with the site manager as appropriate.
- To ensure that the practical requirements of practical examinations/assessments are met, including preparing, setting up and testing materials, apparatus and equipment.
- To give technical advice and assistance to teachers, assisting in practical classes as appropriate.
- To advise teaching staff of technical requirements raised by the curriculum and to contribute to the department's practical work, which includes work connected with Information Technology.
- To ensure that satisfactory standards of safety and security are maintained at all times in accordance with the School's policies and Health & Safety Regulations.
- Other appropriate technician duties as reasonably requested by the Director of Learning or other teachers in any areas of Science.
- Playing a part in the Support Staff team across the school, including jobs such as assisting with Open Days and Entrance Examination Days.
- Engaging in the school's performance management programme.
- Commitment to the Safeguarding and well-being of children and young people.
- The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.
About the School
Townsend is a relatively small and very friendly school with a great atmosphere, circa 800 on roll, including a Sixth Form. Townsend is rated good in all areas by Ofsted, which was confirmed during a short inspection in January 2024. In May 2024 the SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist School) inspection report found that we continue to live up to our foundation as a Church school.
Townsend Church of England School is situated on a large, green site between St Albans and Harpenden, and welcomes applicants from families of all faiths and of no faith. Children who attend Townsend live in St Albans and Harpenden, as well as other towns in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, including Welwyn Garden City, Hemel Hempstead and Luton.
Townsend believes that educating the whole child is key to a successful education. The Bible-based vision of Love Your Neighbour underpins all we do. Students are taught to respect and care for themselves and each other, and Townsend’s supportive environment encourages them to make the most out of their journey through secondary school.
Although this is a Church School you do not have to adhere to the Christian faith to work here, but you must be in sympathy with our work and be able to support the aspects that give us our distinctive character as a Church of England School.
Friendly and welcoming, Townsend impresses with its calm learning environment and caring staff. Please read more about our school, including our 2024 Ofsted and SIAMS inspections on our website. You are more than welcome to have a tour of the school before applying.
We reserve the right to move to shortlisting and interviews when we have viable applications.
If you would like additional information or to discuss this vacancy – please email the school (recruitment@townsend.herts.sch.uk) for the attention of Mr Flack (Headteacher), or Mrs Llewellyn (Senior Deputy Headteacher), and we can either email a reply or telephone you if you leave a contact number.
To apply for this vacancy, please send a cover letter and an application form to Mr Flack, Headteacher, Townsend CofE School, High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR or email to recruitment@townsend.herts.sch.uk
Townsend Church of England School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check), two satisfactory references, confirmation of identity, and qualifications.
Commitment to safeguarding
Townsend Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Baring (DBS) check and meet the safeguarding requirements consistent with those outlined in the Keeping Children Safe in Education document. Please note that references are always taken up.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Townsend Church of England School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 779 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
A Church of England Voluntary Aided secondary school.
See Website www.townsend.herts.sch.uk
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