Total 4 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Horwich, , BL6 6LB

Job: Science Technician

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: Grade D SCP 6 -11 £20,253 to £22,021 per annum
Closing date: 16th October 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 recruitment@st-josephs.bolton.sch.uk

Job Description and Person Specification
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What skills and experience we're looking for

The role will involve:

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.

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.

What the school offers its staff

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.

We are looking for a dynamic, creative individual with ambition and drive, who is passionate about improving the lives of young people.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note: online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates

Job Description

Based at Brechin High School, Duke Street, Brechin.

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring secondary teacher with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people?

Angus is a great place to live, work and visit.

You may be eligible for removal/relocation expenses.

This post would also be suitable for applicants wishing to apply on a job share or part time basis.

Please note interviews will be held - to be confirmed.

Requirements

You must have the ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme.

Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.

About Angus Council

In addition, please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council for more information about working for Angus Council.

The Individual

We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. This means we are open to a conversation about working patterns and the flexibility that is available for this role whilst managing the workload.

We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:

Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities and care experienced young people. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Based at Brechin High School, Duke Street, Brechin.

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring secondary teacher with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people?

Angus is a great place to live, work and visit.

You may be eligible for removal/relocation expenses.

Please note interviews will be held Wednesday, 18 September 2024.

Requirements

You must have the ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme.

Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.

About Angus Council

In addition, please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council for more information about working for Angus Council.

The Individual

We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. This means we are open to a conversation about working patterns and the flexibility that is available for this role whilst managing the workload.

We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:

Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities and care experienced young people. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme