Lead Senior Science Technician- Greenwich

Lead Senior Science Technician- Greenwich

Job Title: Lead Senior Science Technician- Greenwich

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Senior Science Technician to join a fantastic secondary school in Greenwich. This is a full-time, long-term role, ideal for a skilled and dedicated individual with a passion for science, ready to support both students and teachers in a dynamic learning environment.

Role: Lead Senior Science Technician

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Long Term, Full Time

Experience Required:

• Previous experience as a Science Technician or in a similar technical support role within a school.
• To coordinate the assessment, monitoring and review of health and safety procedures.
• To manage the technical team on a daily basis, co-ordinating the workload of the team so that it is fair and equitable.
• Lead and advise on the assessment, monitoring and review of both health and safety procedures and information resources as dictated by CLEAPPS advice and COSHH regulations.
• To ensure that the chemistry storerooms are maintained in line with CLEAPPS and COSHH regulations.
• Standardise the management of chemicals and apparatus across the department, ensuring appropriate risk assessments are carried out for such items (including PAT testing).
• Organising the safe treatment and disposal of used materials including hazardous substances, chemicals/microbiological waste/animal carcasses in accordance with established guidelines.
• Support the Director of Science by meeting with them on a half-termly basis to discuss health and safety across the department.
• Liaise with the School Business Manager and G4S in ensuring that gas, electricity and water supplies are safe and that fume cupboards are maintained properly.
• Carry out in-department audits and routine inspection, making recommendations to the Science Technician team.
• Providing technical advice and guidance to the science technician team.
• A valid DBS registered on the update service.
• 2-3 professional references covering a minimum of 2-3 years of employment history.
• Must be available for an immediate interview and start date.

Compliance Requirements:

• A valid DBS registered on the Update Service (essential)
• References covering your past two years of employment or education
• Proof of right to work in the UK
• Proof of national insurance
• Proof of address (dated within the last three months)

How to Apply:
If you meet the requirements and are interested in this position, please send an updated CV with any gaps explained, along with a valid DBS registered to the Update Service and 2-3 professional references covering the past 2-3 years to hinal.patel@gsleducation.com.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only respond to candidates who meet the requirements of the role.