Lead Science Technician

Job description

Hartismere School are looking to appoint a candidate with a science background or someone who has worked in a science-related post. The following gives an overview of the tasks required of the post holder, although the range of duties can vary. - Hartismere School - Address: Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk IP23 7BL - Salary: £25,185 - £28,142 per annum, pro rata (£18,270 - £20,426 per annum actual) - Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday), 40 weeks per year (term time +2 weeks) - Contract: Permanent, required from September 2026 - Reference: 8754. You will need to: - manage and prioritise the workload of a busy science prep room including timetable for replacement of equipment, including analysis of needs, research into suitable product options and recommendations for purchase - manage the work of a sixth form technician who works 1 hour a day after school - ensure that equipment and materials are prepared for demonstration purposes or for use by teaching staff and pupils - liaise with and provide support to teaching staff regarding the practical experiments for lessons - establish and maintain contact with appropriate bodies and organisations (such as CLEAPPS) - ensure the mainten...