Senior Science Technician - 1.0 FTE

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated full time Senior Science Technician to start as soon as possible.

The Senior Science Technician will be responsible for coordinating the Science TOA’s (who are responsible for assisting the teacher when giving lessons and with other support tasks (including administrative tasks); plus advise other Secondary School TOA’s about safety and responsibilities within the Science, Arts and Design departments. 

The Senior Science Technician will meet regularly with each department; the respective Subject Area Leader (SAL); and with the Safety Officer (“preventie medewerker”) to keep staff informed of ongoing safety concerns.

It is expected that the Senior Technician will also carry out some practical TOA duties in the Science department.  The Senior Technician will report directly to the SAL of Science, who is the line manager of the Science teachers, who intern have 'ownership' of their classroom spaces/activities during lessons.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the activities of the Science TOA’s on daily basis
• Advise about safety in the labs and monitor the safety in the labs
• Advise on the purchase of tools, instruments, equipment and hardware, as well as on the organisation of the labs
• Ensure that all the science teachers are aware of the safety rules displayed in the classrooms and how to react in case of accidents, spilling, fire etc
• Responsible for the management and maintenance of the labs and consulting about maintenance, management and safety
• Responsible for the maintenance of the lab equipment
• Prepare the budget for equipment/materials
• Ensure that the inventory of equipment and chemicals is up to date and displayed outside each cupboard
• Ensure that all the practical activities  are carried out in the presence of a TOA and that the safety rules are observed at all times
• Ensure that all TOA’s have the knowledge of the latest safety aspects by attending workshops and relevant training
• Overseeing health and safety standards and checks in the Design and Arts departments
• Liaising with Design and Arts TOAs and SALs to ensure common approaches to health and safety
• Possibly lead/assist the BHV (emergency response) team

For more information, please follow the link to the “TOA scale 7 function profile ” and “BHV Lead task overview ” documents.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a candidate who is proactive, has the skills to improve the safety of the department to a next level and is able to coordinate the team of TOA’s in a professional manner.

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Theoretical, practically-oriented knowledge of the subject (Science) for which assistance is provided 
• Excellent knowledge of safety, occupational health and environmental regulations 
• Proficiency in coordinating tasks of other TOA colleagues 
• Proficiency in advising 
• Responsible in making proposals for improving management, maintenance, modification and replacement of equipment 
• Proficiency in the management of and advising about equipment, machinery, instruments and tools 
• Proficiency in the development of tests, formulating assignments and instructing students 
• Good understanding the organisation of the school 
• Proficiency in the supervision and dealing with students and encouraging them to work and learn independently 
• Knowledge about project learning/problem-based learning 
• Proficiency in Dutch (this is strong preference) 
• The right to work in The Netherlands

We offer

This is a temporary appointment for one year, with a view to a permanent contract if all the conditions are met. The position is based on the Dutch Collective Labor Agreement (CAO) for Secondary Education.

Other benefits include the 8% holiday allowance, a year-end bonus of 8.33%, a contribution towards travel expenses and the ABP pension scheme.

In addition staff are given a number of options for tax benefits regarding trade union dues, the costs of sports (fitness) membership fees, the purchase of a bicycle (for commuting purposes) and a travel allowance (cafeteria scheme). Rijnlands staff also receive discounts on various insurance policies.

Application Process

This is a readvertisement and previous candidates need not apply.

You are invited to express your interest by following the quick apply link and submitting the TES application form, personal motivation letter and CV (all in English) - incomplete applications may not be considered.

Please visit our school website  for more information on our application process, reference requirements, Recruitment Package , FAQs  etc.

Deadline for Applications: Monday, 23 May 2022. Short listed candidates will be interviewed as soon as possible. Please note that the school reserves the right to interview suitable applicants early and appoint a successful candidate prior to the deadline. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates are preferred.

Safeguarding

The International School of the Hague is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

To this end, the leadership team is required to conduct an oral reference check by directly contacting the current or previous employer.

Furthermore, those who are appointed at The International School of The Hague are required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct (in Dutch: VOG). Your appointment with The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation takes place on condition that you obtain a VOG. Needless to say, Rijnlands will reimburse all costs in relation thereto.

Additional details

Please visit our school website for more specific information about our school and our mission, vision and values: www.ishthehague.nl 

The Rijnlands Lyceum Recruitment Code is applicable and can be obtained via our website/job-vacancies .

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