Job description
Science Technician
Salary: £18,739 - £20,490
Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year
City Centre Campus
Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area. From entry level to degree programmes, we are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join us, as we actively pursue our vision to realise our potential and become truly outstanding.
Are you able to assist teaching staff in the instruction and supervision of learners? Are you able to provide support in setting up, maintaining and clearing down the laboratories, preparing teaching resources and maintaining laboratories and equipment as necessary? If so, this may be the opportunity you are looking for and we would like to hear from you.
Due to growth within our Social Science strand, we are seeking to appoint a Science Technician who will be able to assist with practicals, carry out demonstrations, prepare resources and assemble apparatus. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to support young people to kick-start their career in the forensics, chemistry, physics and the biology sector.
You will be able to work individually, using your own initiative in order to develop a system that supports the preparation of practical sessions. You will also be a strong team player, someone who is able to lead by example and motivate their team.
If you enjoy being in a job where no two days are the same, then this busy role could be ideal for you.
Staff Benefits:
- Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays.
- Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government)
- Continuing Professional Development for all staff
- £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
- Rewarding You – a fantastic employee benefits programme exclusively available for staff of Bath College
- Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to four meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counsellor)
- VDU Eye Care Tests – The College offers all staff a voucher for a yearly eyesight test for those who are having eyesight issues when working at the computer
- Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
OUR REF: 22-139
CLOSING DATE: 01-03-23
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.