Science Technician

Main Responsibilities: The science technician will support the biology, chemistry and physics departments and be responsible for the following: ● Prepare and set out equipment and reagents for classes for science lessons ● Maintain and repair equipment and lab apparatus ● Constructing and modifying apparatus ● Trial new experiments ● Give technical help to pupils in class or doing projects ● Supervision of Advanced Higher pupils carrying out practical work, where safe to do so ● Remote supervision of ad hoc assessments in the project room ● Order and maintain stock of consumables and chemicals. This includes items from shops, e.g. butcher, Dobbies ● Manage budgets ● Maintain plants ● Technical assistance with Open Mornings, Activities, any extra curricular science ● Accompany school trips e.g. fieldwork, activities ● Attend Health and Safety Meetings Health and Safety ● Ensure that all chemicals and hazardous substances are stored and disposed of safely in accordance with COSHH regulations and school policy. ● Arrange/ carry out cyclical safety checks of equipment as appropriate. ● Assist with annual audit of science risk assessments. Other duties ● Collate annual school stationery orders ● Participate in the wider school community by attending and helping with supervision at Carol Service, St Margaret’s Day Service, Sports Day, Speech Day ● Attend staff meetings and appropriate in-service training Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be sympathetic to the values of our all through independent girls school with a proactive and can do attitude along with having a flexible and adaptive approach to tackle challenges with a positive mindset. Desirable: If not already achieved, Level 3 Microbiology and Leakage Testing of Radioisotopes training will be undertaken. Package Description: Remuneration and benefits At St Margaret’s employees benefit from a close knit school community and a calm and purposeful learning environment where children and young people are ambitious and keen to progress. The successful candidate will be working in a quality, up to date state of the art science block with was built in 2015. Daughters of staff who attend the school will be eligible for a 30% remission on school fees after one year’s service. St Margaret’s has an Employee Assistance Programme which offers free and confidential advice on both work and personal issues. This position is a term time, part time permanent role. 22.5 hours per week.

Location: Bridge Of Dee, GB

Posted Date: 6/6/2025