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Science Technician
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Science Technician
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We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.
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Science Technician
Reference: JUN20265333
Expiry date: 08:00, Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £25,584.00 - £25,989.00 Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension, Heathcare and CPD
Attachments: ScienceTechnician_JobPack_June26.pdf
Salary: Scale 3 Point 5-6 (£25,584 - £25,989 pro rata per annum, £21,967 - £22,315 actual per annum)
Contract: Permanent, full time, term-time only
Closing Date: Monday 6th July
The Suthers School are looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Science Technician to join a warm and compassionate environment where every staff member makes a significant contribution to the experience of our students.
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Key Responsibilities
- Preparing equipment and material for KS3 and KS4 biology, chemistry and physics lessons, including stock and standard solutions, specimens and apparatus for demonstrations and practical work
- Delivering equipment and chemicals to laboratories in a safe manner and setting up demonstration practicals
- Checking, returning, cleaning and sterilisation of equipment and apparatus after lessons
- Assisting pupils, teaching staff and student teachers with practicals and demonstrations, including advising on safe use of chemicals
- Maintenance of a safe working environment, including cleaning laboratory sinks and surfaces
- Repair and maintenance of science equipment and reporting equipment for repair where required
- Construction and/or modification of science teaching aids and testing new experiments
- Operating systems for stocking, storing, transporting and distributing department resources
- Maintaining stock levels, stock control, ordering procedures, preparing requisitions and checking deliveries
- Safe treatment and disposal of biological, chemical and hazardous waste
- Maintaining preparation rooms, monitoring store and chemical temperatures and liaising with the site team
- Liaising with the Head of Science regarding curriculum planning and support for teaching staff
- Complying with Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH, CLEAPPS and risk management procedures
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Please see the attached job pack for further information. If you have any questions or would like to look around, please contact Emily Winn at ehiggs-winn@suthersschool.com
The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.
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