Science Technician

Overview

St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College are seeking to employ a Science Technician Working closely with Science Teachers to support the work of staff and students in the College’s laboratories and classrooms where necessary. You will join a busy and successful Division that operates across two sites located 1 mile apart from each.

Role Profile

This role requires you:

To provide assistance and information as required in the preparation of resources for practical lessons that meet both the Health and Safety standards and College requirements
To provide general assistance in the safe storage, transit and accessibility of resources
To assist the technician team to ensure a healthy, safe and productive work environment through the routine and maintenance of, cleaning of equipment, laboratories and prep rooms

You will be expected to:

Prepare solutions materials, cultures for living organisms
Assemble apparatus
Obtain materials by local purchase, trialling practical activities
Carry out risk assessments for technical activities
Assisting in practical classes
Constructing and modifying apparatus
Ensure that stock levels are maintained and future requirements are identified
Ensure the availability of suitable resources
Compile orders and to liaise with suppliers and finance departments as/when required
Delivery of equipment and materials and organisms to rooms
Collection of, checking and returning resources to stores
Maintaining resources, including routine repairs
Keep up to date with Health and Safety requirements
Caring for plants and animals
Organising and storing resources
General cleaning of laboratory bench surfaces and fixed equipment
Cleaning laboratory sinks, used equipment
Disposal of/treating waste materials in line with current guidelines
Checking deliveries
Provide first aid and attend appropriate training as necessary

All support staff are required to support the College aims and to play a full part in the pastoral, cultural and sporting aspects of College life. The majority of full-time staff are House Tutors and are connected to one of the five Houses in the College.

St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College is a two site College – role holder should be aware that you may be asked to work on either site.

Applicant Information

Science Technician

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £19904 to £20596(actual) per year

37 Hours per week - Term time only plus two days

Location

St Bede's & St Joseph's Catholic College

Ardor | Upper School Site
Highgate, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 4BQ

Ignis | Lower School Site
Cunliffe Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7AP

Application Procedure

Please complete the forms below and email to Personnel

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is based on merit and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We strive to foster a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.