Job Details

Hours of work: 37 hours per week Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only (As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 04 May 2017

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

The Causeway School Larkspur Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8EJ

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

We require a motivated Senior Science Technician at Causeway School to join our Science Department.

You will have had previous lab technician experience and be responsible for implementing systems to ensure practical science lessons can be taught effectively. You will have part-time support of another lab technician and will be responsible for directing the work they do. You will join the Science Department of 6 science teachers, delivering science lessons from year 7 to year 11 students and will be an integral member of the team.

You will be a team player who is forward thinking. Your responsibilities include ensuring equipment and materials are maintained in good order and in a safe condition and that adequate levels of materials and equipment are available for use by teachers and students. You will monitor stock levels and complete purchase orders in consultation with the Head of Science. You will keep stores well organised and hazardous substances labelled and kept in a safe place, fume cupboards safe and preparation rooms tidy. You will have good knowledge of CLEAPSS guidance and COSHH regulations and implement them in your day to day work.    

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.