Science Technician – ref TV64218

St Thomas More Catholic School,
Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands WV14 7BL 

Telephone: 01902 368798
Fax: 01902 630380

 Science Technician – ref TV64218
Part time 35 hours per week - Permanent
NJC SCP 18-21 £18,870.00-£20, 541.00 pa pro rata part time hours term time only

We are a local authority ran school looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and hardworking Science Technician to work within a large science department. You will be working alongside an experienced Science technician with a wealth of knowledge in what health and safety inspectors called “the best prep room in the Walsall borough”. 

We want a strong all-rounder with a good initiative and the ability to follow processes. The main duties for this Science Technician role would be: 

• Keeping up to date with the latest health and safety guidance, legal requirements and good practise.
• Advising teachers on Health and Safety, practical techniques, suitability of experiments & chemicals and sager alternatives.
• Helping and advising pupils with investigations and projects.
• Researching and trailing equipment and experiments for improved results and better health and safety, which includes contacting CLEAPSS for safer alternatives
• Maintaining inventories & stock lists
• Maintaining equipment and materials are safe and in good order, including mandatory checks.
• Maintaining hazardous materials secure and checking stock.
• Must be willing to become a First Aider and undertake the relevant training.

To request an application form, obtain further details or arrange a visit, please contact Christine Gobsill on 01902 368798 ext 1003 email:  vacancies@st-thomasmore.walsall.sch.uk or download the application pack from our website.

Closing date: 1200 noon Monday 25^th February 2019
Interviews will be held on:   Monday 4^th March 2019

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.