Science Technician

Part-time, 20 hours per week, term time plus 3 days

There is the possibility for full-time hours for the right candidate to include working in the Food and Art departments.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Science Department to help us deliver an even better service to the staff and students. The Science Technician is responsible for coordinating the use of practical resources and facilities to provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the science curriculum as directed by the head of faculty.

We are looking for a team member who:

• has science technician experience in a laboratory or educational setting;
• has a strong work ethic, high personal work standards and attention to detail;
• is able to work supportively as a member of a team in order to deliver the team’s objectives, with good interpersonal skills;
• has a positive attitude and embraces change leading to improvement;
• has experience of working in a fast-paced environment.

We have high expectations for our students as they grow and develop, and all our staff provide important role models to them in terms of positive attitude, work ethic and diligence.

To apply, please download the supporting information on our website.

Closing date: 9:00am, 6th March 2023

Christ’s College, Sunderland (10–12 miles from Newcastle, Gateshead and Durham; fast access to the north east coastline, Northumberland and North Yorkshire national parks and major areas of natural beauty; York / Leeds / Manchester 1–2 hours; London 3½ hours).

Join us and in addition to working with committed and helpful colleagues, the Trust can offer access to the following benefits:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Employee-centred and family friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave and paternity leave (dependent on length of service)
• Competitive holiday entitlement for support staff (minimum 25 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum, pro-rated for part-time post-holders)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)

Christ's College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Where the post is engaged in regulated activity, and/or an opportunity for contact with children the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.