Science Technician

School Lab Technician 

Location: Preston

Pay: £18,00-£20,000 per annum (salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications)

Start Date-  November 2021

Vision for Education are working with a Secondary School based in Preston, Lancashire to recruit a Science Technician to start November 2021 on a permanent contract. 

The role  

As a science technician your main responsibilities include managing laboratories and ensuring that the right equipment, tools, chemicals and other materials are adequately stocked and kept in working condition. It is essential that you have previous experience and hold a qualification within Science.  

This role may also require you to supervise Science classes at times as well as assist with small intervention groups, so previous experience as a cover supervisor or Teaching Assistant would also be desirable.

The School.

This school is based in Preston, and part of large Academy trust. The Science department is supportive and friendly. The school is forward thinking and benefits from a proactive Senior Leadership team.

To be considered for the Science Technician  role you must:

• A strong knowledge of science and a genuine interest in the subject. – 

• A qualification in any area of science. – 

• Previous experience of working in a school laboratory for referencing purposes.

• Be adaptable and flexible

• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision For Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision For Education offer 

As a valued employee of Vision For Education, you will receive: 

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 

• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package. 

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a qualified Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Lancashire, please contact our Preston team on 01772 669322

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call. 

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