Science Technician

Smart Teachers is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-resourced secondary school in Tower Hamlets to recruit a Science Technician for an immediate start.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and organised Science Technician to join a thriving secondary school in Tower Hamlets on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role starting immediately for an initial 4–6 week placement, with the potential to be extended

About the school

The school is a well-established and inclusive secondary school in Tower Hamlets with a strong commitment to academic achievement and high-quality teaching and learning. It has a welcoming and supportive culture where staff work collaboratively to provide the best possible outcomes for students

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Science Technician you will:

• Previous experience working as a Science Technician or within a laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures, including COSHH
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable tech experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].