Science Technician
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5XT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 242c940d-eeaa-4de5-8f00-0349a6245e37 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Purpose:
• To provide the skills and expertise to support teaching and learning within the Science Department and utilise those skills to assist with the other needs of the school, all applicants must be qualified to Grade 4/5(GCSE A*-C or equivalent) in at least English and Maths.
• To be a tutor and play an active role in the establishment of their House ethos.
Accountabilities:
1. Set up demonstration equipment, prepare and construct materials/equipment, physical demonstration/operation of equipment for members of staff when this requires the application of acquired skills within the Science Department.
2. Undertake duties in specific practical areas as specified by the Senior Science Technician and Head of Department regarding the following areas:
a. Setting up demonstration experiments and class apparatus.
b. Maintenance and care of stock and equipment with consideration to current Health and Safety regulations.
c. Constructional work including making some ancillary equipment for teaching aids.
d. Physical demonstration of experiments/operation of equipment to members of staff where this requires the application of acquired skills.
e. Carry out risk assessments for technician activities.
3. Assist in providing continuous support and advice on safety to students during practical work.
4. Control and safe storage of materials including all chemicals, flammables and specialised solutions in accordance with COSHH and Portsmouth City Council Health and Safety Regulations.
5. To provide the efficient operation of all technical and/or audio visual services including computers and associated equipment.
6. Keep the prep room and labs tidy.
7. Wash glassware and equipment.
8. Clear away all apparatus and equipment.
9. Assist with the departmental shopping and photocopying.
10. Assist with display work within the classrooms.
11. Look after the plants required for experiments.
12. Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock ensuring best value for the school.
What the school offers its staff
Salterns Academy Trust is a learning community where every member of staff is motivated by the positive difference they will make to the personal development and the futures of our young people of Portsmouth. It was formed when Admiral Lord Nelson School became an academy in April 2014 with Trafalgar School, which is now our thriving partner Secondary School in Portsmouth.
We have a national reputation for being a truly inclusive school with excellent standards and principled curriculum design, we have a deep-rooted and longstanding commitment to being a UNICEF Rights Respecting School This is a genuinely exciting school to be part of, morally driven by our core values of Inclusivity, Wellbeing and High Expectations.
Admiral Lord Nelson School Employee Benefits:
- Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
- Employer contribution to the Local Government or Teacher Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to sign up to the bike2work scheme
- Free parking
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Key Purpose:
• To provide the skills and expertise to support teaching and learning within the Science Department and utilise those skills to assist with the other needs of the school, all applicants must be qualified to Grade 4/5(GCSE A*-C or equivalent) in at least English and Maths.
• To be a tutor and play an active role in the establishment of their House ethos.
Accountabilities:
1. Set up demonstration equipment, prepare and construct materials/equipment, physical demonstration/operation of equipment for members of staff when this requires the application of acquired skills within the Science Department.
2. Undertake duties in specific practical areas as specified by the Senior Science Technician and Head of Department regarding the following areas:
a. Setting up demonstration experiments and class apparatus.
b. Maintenance and care of stock and equipment with consideration to current Health and Safety regulations.
c. Constructional work including making some ancillary equipment for teaching aids.
d. Physical demonstration of experiments/operation of equipment to members of staff where this requires the application of acquired skills.
e. Carry out risk assessments for technician activities.
3. Assist in providing continuous support and advice on safety to students during practical work.
4. Control and safe storage of materials including all chemicals, flammables and specialised solutions in accordance with COSHH and Portsmouth City Council Health and Safety Regulations.
5. To provide the efficient operation of all technical and/or audio visual services including computers and associated equipment.
6. Keep the prep room and labs tidy.
7. Wash glassware and equipment.
8. Clear away all apparatus and equipment.
9. Assist with the departmental shopping and photocopying.
10. Assist with display work within the classrooms.
11. Look after the plants required for experiments.
12. Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock ensuring best value for the school.
What the school offers its staff
Salterns Academy Trust is a learning community where every member of staff is motivated by the positive difference they will make to the personal development and the futures of our young people of Portsmouth. It was formed when Admiral Lord Nelson School became an academy in April 2014 with Trafalgar School, which is now our thriving partner Secondary School in Portsmouth.
We have a national reputation for being a truly inclusive school with excellent standards and principled curriculum design, we have a deep-rooted and longstanding commitment to being a UNICEF Rights Respecting School This is a genuinely exciting school to be part of, morally driven by our core values of Inclusivity, Wellbeing and High Expectations.
Admiral Lord Nelson School Employee Benefits:
- Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
- Employer contribution to the Local Government or Teacher Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to sign up to the bike2work scheme
- Free parking
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.