Trainee Science Technician

Runnymede College is a private non-denominational British school in Madrid offering a British education to boys and girls of all nationalities from the age of two to eighteen. The education offered follows the British National Curriculum.

Founded as a private school in September 1967, the primary school was inaugurated in 1987, and since 1990, the whole School has been situated in La Moraleja, a residential estate 13 km to the north of Madrid.

Academic levels are high at Runnymede College. In June 2023, 58% of our students achieved A-A* at A level, with 97% of grades being A*-C. This is particularly impressive when compared with the 47% of A*-A grades achieved at independent (private) schools in England this year. In addition, 60% of our pupils gained A*-A grades at IGCSE. Once again, this is a truly excellent achievement when compared with the 47% of A*- A grades at GCSE obtained in the English independent (private) school sector.

In the graduating class of 2023, we have two students who will be studying in Oxford; another will begin her course in Natural Sciences at Cambridge. Other top-ranking UK universities welcoming this year’s graduates include St Andrews, Imperial, UCL, Edinburgh and Bath. The United States has attracted more pupils than ever, with pupils starting their higher education at Columbia, Stanford, NYU, UPenn and Cornell, amongst other excellent colleges.

A number of our students will be staying in Spain, at top-notch places including ICADE, IE and Navarra; others will continue their education elsewhere in Europe in world-leading institutions such as Sciences Po in France, ETH in Zurich, and several excellent universities in The Netherlands, including Eindhoven and Rotterdam. 

Runnymede College is looking for a part time permanent Trainee Science Lab Technician to join the Science department for 8th January 2024.

Job description

• To support the practical aspects of the science curriculum by preparing, maintaining, organising & managing the resources required for practical lessons. Liase with members of the science dept under the support & co-ordination of the lead technician & head of faculty.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in English, hold a science degree and have practical experience in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. They will need to be a strong team player with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude, be enthusiastic, organised and motivated. 

They should possess excellent communication skills to liase effectively with staff and pupils.

The successful applicant will have:       

• a good honours Science degree
• excellent teamwork skills
• be organised and able to prioritise to meet deadlines 
• be motivated and use initiative to contribute to success of the department 
• be a native level English speaker 
• possess valid references, and have an up to date CRB/DBS/ICPC check 
• have a good working knowledge of ICT systems

Other preferable but not essential criteria:       

• Previous experience within an international school 
• Previous experience as a Science Lab Technician
• Previous knowledge of CLEAPSS and using LabLogger

Please complete the TES online application form and attach a copy of your CV and cover letter, along with names, (including telephone numbers) and email addresses of two referees.

Final date for applications - Friday 5th January 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and first round interviews will take place via Zoom on a rolling basis. The final round interview will be held face-to-face at Runnymede College in Madrid. The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. If you have not heard from us within six weeks of submitting your application, please assume you were unsuccessful this time.

We are an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Hiring decisions are based on skills, experience and attributes required for the role. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Runnymede is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including check with past employers and the ACRO Criminal Records Office.