Science Technician (Physics)

***Location: Croydon
***Timetable: Full Time
***Contract: Permanent
***Start date: ASAP

Our client, an independent college in Croydon, is seeking to appoint a Science Laboratory Technician (Physics) to start as soon as possible. The position is a full-time (hours negotiable; term time plus 4 weeks), permanent position.

The college is a leading international A-level and GCSE college, founded in 1958 and which now occupies a pleasant park side location in South Croydon. Approximately 85% of students come from overseas countries including China, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Russia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The college has built up a strong reputation for excellence in teaching in all subjects with particular emphasis on science, mathematics and economics. In 2016, they achieved an A-level pass rate of 99% (44% A*/A). Many went on to a Russell Group university, including one to Oxbridge.

The Science Department is extremely strong. Physics is a popular and successful subject choice with well-equipped laboratories and a dedicated preparation room. Students are taught in groups with a maximum of nine students. The students take the AQA examination for A Level Physics, Edexcel for Chemistry and OCR for Biology. They follow the Cambridge International Examination board for IGCSE and there is an internal foundation GCSE course.

The successful applicant will be a skilled and enthusiastic science laboratory technician. Ideally, candidates should have a minimum of GCSE / O level in Physics and be familiar with the preparation of A level and GCSE practical activities and assessments. They should have good organisational skills and be familiar with the COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and Health and Safety regulations. They should have experience of laboratory and technical work and also be computer literate. Main Duties will include:

* Preparation, and clearing away, of experiments and practical demonstrations
* Supporting Physics teaching staff in curriculum delivery
* Routine maintenance of scientific equipment and instrumentation
* Local purchases, ordering, checking deliveries and invoices, etc.
* Constructing and modifying apparatus
* Photocopying, laminating, etc.
* Assisting with support work in other parts of the Science Department

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply for this Science Technician job, please send your up-to-date CV to Francesca at Connaught Education:, including your full name, address and contact details. We will consider interested candidates at the earliest possible time, and aim to respond to your application within 48 hours. The school reserves the right to appoint before the advertisement deadline.

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.