Science Technician

Westminster School is looking for a skilled technician to play a key role in the smooth running of our Science department.

The Science Technician will provide administrative, technical and teaching support to staff in the school laboratories, classrooms and preparation areas. They will support the delivery of practical opportunities and experiments, by:

• Preparing equipment, resources and materials as required
• Ensuring that equipment is properly cleaned, and that chemicals and other materials are appropriately stored or disposed of
• Maintaining efficient storage systems for equipment and materials
• Supporting the work of teachers in practical sessions when needed
• Recording and managing the stock control of chemicals and equipment

The School currently has two well-resourced laboratories, but to help meet the needs of our changing and expanding school, building work is already underway on a new site where the Science department will relocate. The technician will play an exciting role in the development of our new Science department, helping to finalise plans and contribute to the set-up of our two labs and prep room.

This is a part time, term time only role for 15 hours per week, with flexibility on exact days and times, to be discussed at interview.

Experience of working in a school or laboratory setting is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will need strong organisational, time-management and communication skills, as well as meticulous attention to detail. A willingness to undertake training specific to the role will also be essential.

Benefits:

The School offers a range of benefits, including:

• Free school lunches when on site
• Private medical insurance (opt-in)
• Discretionary Christmas shut down period
• Free access to the school’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym (restricted hours)
• Access to the school’s cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans following completion of our standard probation period

For further information and to apply, please click the apply button.

The closing date for this role is 09:00am on Tuesday 25th February 2025.

Interviews will take place w/c 3rd March 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation.

The School is a Registered Charity (no 312728).