Science Technician

Personal Specification: Science Technician

Knowledge and Experience – Essential

• Educated to A Level or equivalent (A Level in either physics, chemistry or biology).

• COSHH training as appropriate Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.

• Good understanding of a range of chemicals and their properties

• Experience or solid understanding of working as a technician in a school or educational establishment, undertaking a range of practical tasks

• Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.

Knowledge and Experience – Desirable

• Previous experience working in a similar role in a school

• Evidence of continuing professional development Knowledge of national curriculum

Personal Skills, Abilities & Qualities

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing Excellent organisational and planning skills, including prioritising tasks.

• Ability to think creatively to anticipate and solve problems.

• Ability to encourage and inspire young people to achieve.

• Ability to work as part of a team; working effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities

• Computer literate – must have good ICT skills including a working knowledge of MS packages.

• Ability to work using own initiative, exercising good judgement where unsupervised.