Physics Lab Technician

We are seeking an enthusiastic Physics Technician, to support the Physics Department at Abbey College Cambridge in order to facilitate excellent teaching, by providing an efficient and proactive service for the department.

Salary: £26,000 per annum pro rata.

Hours: 16 hours per week. 4 hours per day, over 4 days within the hours of 08:30 – 17:30 Monday - Friday. Term Time only (36.2 weeks per year)

Closing date: 22nd May 2024

Permanent 

Abbey College Cambridge is one of the best Sixth Form Colleges for international students in the UK. We specialise in helping students from across the world achieve the personal, social and academic growth needed to succeed at the UK’s best universities.

Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:

·      Preparation of equipment, chemicals, and materials for practical lessons.

·      Ensure general maintenance (including cleaning and routine repairs) of apparatus and equipment, and basic maintenance of laboratory services and facilities.

·      Ensuring appropriate storage of chemicals, materials, and equipment.

·      Maintenance of stock levels and stock takes of materials and equipment.

·      To assist staff and students in preparation for practical classes, including assembling apparatus and providing technical advice as required.

·      Keep up to date with health & safety requirements and developments in practical science.

·      Participate in the maintenance to a satisfactory standard of safety and security in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines and assist with carrying out risk assessments as required.

Qualifications and Experience

You will hold A Levels or equivalent qualifications including physics, will have experience of working in a laboratory in a technical support capacity, be experienced in safely preparing, handling and disposal of radioactive materials and be competent in the use of ICT.

A degree level qualification in Physics or a related science, understanding of current health and safety requirements and experience of working in a school setting are desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd. personal pension plan with 7% Employer contribution

·      Season ticket train travel discount and loans

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted school fees
• Regular social events

Abbey DLD Colleges (ADC)

Abbey College Cambridge is a constituent college of the Abbey DLD Group of Colleges Limited.

Safeguarding

The Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. All staff are trained in child protection and understand to report concerns by following the safeguarding policies. We ensure all candidates are properly police-checked, and the successful candidate will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

Please click the link below for further information on employing Ex-Offenders: Policy on employment of ex-offenders.pdf

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

How to Apply

Please read our Applicant Information Pack and visit our recruitment website to apply and access full details about the position. Please enclose your CV and a covering statement detailing why you think you have the necessary skills to be successful in this position.