KS3 Science Laboratory Technician and Learning Support Assistant

Appointment Start Date: August 2020

Reporting to: Head of Science

Contract: Local

Regent International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the International Child Protection Certificate scheme.

The preferred candidate would have the ability to assist teachers with lesson set up and preparation, as well as the ability to support students in lessons. 

The main focus of the role is to provide technical, practical and administrative assistance and support to enable teachers to concentrate on the provision of a high standard of education. 

During lessons, the role involves supporting pupils, providing them with technical support during practical lessons, guiding them on health and safety and ensuring the correct equipment is available.

It is also expected that the successful candidate will support learning across multiple subjects and assist in DT lessons and safe storage of tools and resources. 

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• To ensure safe working practices at all times and keep up to date regarding Health & Safety

• Liaising with academic staff to discuss practical investigations and equipment requirements

• Ensuring that laboratories are set up ready for practical lessons 

• Ensuring DT equipment is safely stored

• To assist learning across the curriculum in KS3. 

• Trialling investigations prior to lessons and demonstrating techniques to teachers and students

• Maintenance and repair of equipment and laboratory apparatus

• Record keeping, e.g. stock levels and equipment maintenance

• Ensuring that equipment is properly cleaned, and that chemicals and other materials are appropriately stored and disposed of

• Supporting the work of teachers and providing technical advice to teachers and students

• working with individual students and supporting them on research projects

• Managing the stock control of chemicals and equipment

• Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are in place and adhered to

• Coordinating work in the laboratory to ensure efficient use is made of equipment

Candidate Profile: 

• Candidate with a science background and previous experience of working in an educational setting; 

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)

• Excellent ICT skills, proficient in MS office. 

• Must have meticulous attention to detail, especially with regard to health and safety policies and procedures.

Applicants must currently be residing in the UAE

Fortes Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Please note that should your application be successful an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) and/or Police Checks will be required.

To Apply:

If you have the passion, energy and commitment to drive accelerated outcomes for young people, we would welcome your application. In return, you will join a rapidly evolving organisation that can offer you a central role within our future growth plans.

Candidates are invited to complete our Online Application by visiting: http://forteseducation.com/Careers/Current-Openings 

Interviews will take place either face to face or by video conferencing.