Our School
Salesian is a co-educational 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school and is part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust.
The school has 1850 students and is situated on two sites approximately one mile apart, near to the centre of Chertsey. The main school is situated at Guildford Road and our Sixth Form College has 467 students on its own site at Highfield Road.
We work hard to ensure that staff and students are well looked after but we also set exceedingly high expectations of everyone at the school and underperformance is always challenged. When you get the balance right between challenge and support you get great teaching, when you have great teaching the school becomes heavily-oversubscribed and when this is the case parents believe in what you are trying to do and support you in doing it.
Lab Technician
To commence: September 2024
Salary: Between £24,977 to £26,886 pro-rated
Closing date for applications: 16th May 2024 - Applications will be reviewed on submission
Salesian School is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to work in our Science Department as a Lab Technician. If you are energetic and enthusiastic then we’d be delighted to hear from you. We are always happy to meet potential applicants prior to interview; please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like any further information or to visit the school.
Duties and responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities are indicated below. Other duties of an appropriate level and nature may also be required, as directed by the Headteacher.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with all students, parents/carers, colleagues and other professionals.
• Ensure that staff in the science department/s are aware of and comply with all health and safety requirements and other relevant regulations.
• In discussion with the head of science, organise and put in place contingency plans to meet the needs of the science department/s in the event of emergencies such as absence, power cuts or equipment failure.
• Ensure that the technician team is well resourced, organised and developed to meet the performance standards required by the science department.
• Ensure that equipment is in good working order and that laboratories, preparation areas and storerooms are in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Ensure the cleaning and maintenance of glassware, equipment and sinks.
• Manage the department supplies of stationary, textbooks and revision guides.
• Under the guidance of the head of science and her/his line manager, hold responsibility for the promotion and observance of a healthy and safe working environment.
This includes:
- Actively leading and co-ordinating the assessment, monitoring and review of health and safety procedures and information resources.
- Keeping up to date with current procedures and practices through continuing professional development.
- Providing technical advice on health and safety issues and other relevant regulations to teachers and support staff.
- The safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances, and responding to actual or potential hazards.
- The safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials.
- Liaise with the RPS on the safe storage and use of radioactive materials
Please see Recruitment Pack attached for full list of Duties and responsibilities and further information on the school.
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
