Assistant Team Leader Science Technician

The Vacancy

The successful candidate will work as a laboratory Assistant Team Leader Science Technician in a large and successful Science Faculty.  

The teaching team comprises 17 science teachers.  In Years 7 and 8 Science is taught in tutor groups (max. 31).  In Year 9 science classes are currently reduced by splitting the six tutor groups into eight science groups.  In Years 10 and 11 we aim to keep teaching groups size down to a maximum of 25.  The sciences are a popular choice at A Level and there are thriving groups in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.  Practical assessments are currently undertaken at AS and A2 level in all three sciences, preparation for which requires complete integrity on the part of the technicians.

Where possible, science in the school is mainly taught in specialist biology, chemistry and physics laboratories. There are twelve laboratories in total which are located in three main areas within the school.  The laboratories are served by four preparation rooms.

This vacancy is for a full-time Assistant Team Leader Technician to join a team consisting of a Team Leader Technician, one Technician and two Assistant Technicians. Reporting to the Team Leader Technician, duties will be mainly focused on the support of Chemistry lessons within the school, but the applicant should be willing to assist in any of the science areas as determined by the Head of Science.  Experience of advanced level Chemistry preparation would be a distinct advantage.  The applicant will be energetic, willing to learn and keen to take advantage of the training opportunities available which may be in, or out of, school.  Above all the applicant will be friendly, flexible, good humoured and able to work effectively as part of a team.

You will be required to work 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year.

About Us

Queen Elizabeth’s High School offers a friendly working environment and the successful candidate will benefit from full support and induction, excellent CPD opportunities, a local government pension scheme and cycle to work scheme. In addition, children of our staff feature favourably in the admissions criteria (subject to length of service or skills criteria).

If you are interested in applying for this role please contact recruitment@qehs.lincs.sch.uk or visit our website for an application pack.

Queen Elizabeth’s High School is entirely committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all of its students. Each student’s welfare is of paramount importance. Successful candidates are therefore required to reveal information concerning all convictions and offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced background check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)