Science Technician - Chemistry

Start date: August/September 2023

Contract: 36 hours per week, term time only

Leyton Sixth Form College offers a wide range of A level and vocational courses to approximately 2,300 full-time 16-19 year old students. We strive to provide high quality education and support to our students in fulfilling their academic potential and becoming thinking, questioning and caring members of society. We are a diverse and vibrant college and we are proud of the success and achievements of our students and staff.

We have engaged in extensive self-reflection over the past two years motivated by significant societal events as well as the ongoing commitment to be a responsive, innovative and forward thinking college and an ambitious learning community. In order to realise this commitment in our day to day work, we have developed a framework of Compassionate Education, a concept which embraces inclusive practice, seeks to apply the principles of equality and diversity in all we do, promotes the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing for all and advances our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation.

We are seeking to recruit a Science Technician to support our outstanding programme area, in particular Chemistry.

In this role you will facilitate the general maintenance and care of our laboratories, ensuring the preparation and safe storage of equipment. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our Science IT initiatives and the College’s pastoral support programme. We hope that you will apply to join us as we strive to inspire our students to achieve their full academic potential.

You should have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Knowledge of the health and safety requirements for laboratories will also be beneficial for this role.

In return we offer a wide range of staff benefits and the opportunity to work within a thriving learning community.

Leyton Sixth Form College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, religion, belief or disability.

For further information about the role and how to apply, please visit the job vacancies page on our website:

https://www.leyton.ac.uk/1090/vacancies?search=vacancies

Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this role. 

For any queries about the role please email jobs@leyton.ac.uk or call us on 020 8928 9000.

Closing date for applications:    Tuesday 13th June 2023

Interview date:                               Tuesday 27th June 2023               

Leyton Sixth Form College has a strong commitment to safeguarding students and safer recruitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.