Job: Science Technician Grade D SCP 6 -11 St Joseph s RC High School Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Term time plus 3 days Working Hours: 8 4pm with a 3.30pm finish 1 day per week Contract Type: Permanent Actual Salary: 21,508 to 23,386 per annum Closing date: 9am 30th September 2024 Interview Date: TBC The Role Preparing and making available items requested by staff i.e. apparatus, equipment, chemicals, solutions etc. Ensuring safe storage and handling of all hazardous materials and chemicals including poisons, radioactive sources and corrosive liquids. Ensuring the safe handling and disposal of biohazards. Ensuring all laboratories are stocked with essential equipment. Maintaining access for staff to the appropriate COSHH information e.g. Hazards/CLEAPSS information. Making student teachers/graduate trainees aware of the appropriate COSHH information and other Health and Safety publications. To advise on the availability of chemicals and suitability for use in their experiments. To make non-specialised cover staff aware of the relevant risk assessments. About You We are looking for a dynamic, creative individual with ambition and drive, who is passionate about improving the lives of young people. The right person will have a good mix of: Awareness of Health & Safety in the Workplace Good Working knowledge of Science and practices within a Laboratory Ability to work independently and as part of a team Be adaptable, self-motivated and well organised Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as a positive approach to working effectively with all members of the school community. About Us This is an exceptional opportunity as we look for someone to join us at this incredibly exciting time in the school s history. The governors of this highly successful and oversubscribed 11-16 Voluntary Aided RC High School are seeking to appoint a Science Technician. The School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check. Please note: online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates Completed applications should be returned to recruitmentst-josephs.bolton.sch.uk