Physics Laboratory Technician

Eastbourne College is seeking an experienced physics laboratory technician to coordinate the use of resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the physics curriculum.

The College’s state-of-the-art science centre gives all pupils access to cutting edge technology. All four teaching laboratories on the physics floor are fully equipped with interactive white boards, data-logging facilities and the very latest teaching aids. The computer network serves each laboratory as well as the computer suite. 

There is an emphasis on practical work in the physics department, and pupils are encouraged to make full use of our extensive apparatus to improve their experiments during investigations. 

The successful candidate will have a strong science background and, ideally, knowledge of basic electronics and electricity, including how to use a multi-meter, and be capable of lifting heavy classroom equipment on occasion.

Normal working hours are 16 hours per week to be worked over four mornings during term time (33 weeks).

Salary: £13.19 per hour (£25,720 full time equivalent)

Person Specification  

• A strong science background  
• Knowledge of basic electronics and electricity  
• Knowledge of how to use a multi-meter   
• Capable of lifting heavy classroom equipment on occasion  
• Previous experience of working within a school environment  
• The ability to work independently and as a team  
• Strong organisational skills with a ‘can-do’ approach to all duties  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Professional approach to teaching staff, support staff and pupils.

For further information please contact HR Department by email on mrpiper@eastbourne-college.co.uk  

Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy.

Eastbourne College (Incorporated) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, pre-employment medical questionnaire and positive references.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Eastbourne College (Incorporated) welcomes applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our pupil intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the wellbeing and education of the pupils.