Physics Technician

<p><strong>Physics Technician</strong></p>
<p>Exeter, Devon</p>
<p><strong>About Our Client</strong></p>
<p>Our client is one of the leading co-educational day schools in the South West. Situated near Exeter, their strong links to the local community, well-established pastoral care systems and fantastic teaching enables them to challenge, inspire and deliver the very best learning to their pupils.</p>
<p>They are now looking for a Physics Technician to join them on a permanent, full-time, term-time only basis, with an immediate start date.</p>
<p><strong>Your Rewards</strong></p>
<p>- Salary of £14.89 per hour (incl. holiday pay)</p>
<p>- Pension scheme (with 8% employer contributions)</p>
<p>- On-site parking</p>
<p>- Free lunches during term time</p>
<p>- Fee benefits if your children attend the school</p>
<p>- Access to the well-equipped gym and weights room</p>
<p>- Use of the indoor swimming pool (which is extended to your family during the school holidays)</p>
<p>This is a brilliant opportunity for a scientific professional with a background in Physics and proven laboratory experience to join a friendly and professional team within an educational setting and expand on their skillset.</p>
<p>Focused on the development and professional growth of our client’s staff as well as the education of the children in their care, you will discover flexibility and support.</p>
<p>So, if you want to build on your career whilst contributing to a safe and nurturing learning environment for pupils and support the smooth running of our client’s Science Department, they would love to hear from you.</p>
<p><strong>Your Role</strong></p>
<p>As a Physics Technician, you will ensure a safe, effective and efficient laboratory technical service for pupils and teaching staff.</p>
<p>Reporting to the Science Technician Co-ordinator, you will assist with the distribution and storage of equipment and prepare, deliver and clear away practical sessions as required, including tests for A-Levels.</p>
<p>You will assist across the Physics department, maintaining equipment to ensure that it is in full working order and constructing or tailoring pieces of equipment and trialling new experiments as required by the teaching staff.</p>
<p>Additionally, you will:</p>
<p>- Help to maintain an inventory of equipment and paper resources</p>
<p>- Keep laboratories clean and storage areas orderly</p>
<p>- Be on call to assist in practical sessions when required by teaching staff</p>
<p>- Attend departmental meetings</p>
<p><strong>About You</strong></p>
<p>To be considered as a Physics Technician, you will need:</p>
<p>- Experience of working in a laboratory environment</p>
<p>- The ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with pupils and colleagues</p>
<p>- A conscientious approach to health and safety, with a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children</p>
<p>- The ability to deal with regular interruptions</p>
<p>- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written</p>
<p>- Good IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes</p>
<p>- At a minimum, GCSE English and Maths at grade A* to C or equivalent</p>
<p>An A-Level and/or BTEC Level 3 in science would be beneficial to your application, as would a physics specialism. A first aid qualification would also be desirable, as would previous experience of working in a school environment.</p>
<p>Other organisations may call this role Science Technician, Class Technician, Scientific Technician, Classroom Assistant, Science Assistant, Lab Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, or School Technician.</p>
<p>This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break, term time only.</p>
<p>Some earlier mornings or evening work, for which time off in lieu will be given, may occasionally be required.</p>
<p>The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 3rd November 2021, with interviews to be held the week commencing 8th November 2021.</p>
<p>Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and addressed to the school, and satisfactory DBS clearance.</p>
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