School Technician (Science) ASN (Part Time) (Term Time) - REQ06575 - 484451

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC7 - £31,541 - £34,307 Per Year (Pro-Rata)

Based across Buchanan High School, Coatbridge and Firpark Secondary School, Motherwell

Are you passionate about science and looking for a role where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people?

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Science Technician to provide specialist technical support across two of our Additional Support Needs (ASN) secondary schools – Buchanan High School and Firpark Secondary School . This is a unique peripatetic role offering the opportunity to work as part of dedicated educational teams committed to enabling every young person to achieve their full potential.

As a Science Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting engaging and safe science learning experiences. Working closely with teaching staff, your responsibilities will include preparing materials and equipment for practical lessons, maintaining laboratory resources, managing stock and supplies, constructing simple apparatus, and ensuring all activities comply with current health and safety requirements.

We are looking for someone who possesses an SVQ Level 3, HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant science subject , together with experience of working in a scientific or laboratory environment. Knowledge of science-related health and safety legislation, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential.

Most importantly, you will have a positive and flexible approach, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people with additional support needs in achieving success through practical and engaging learning experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Technical Field Service team and work in two inclusive school communities where your technical expertise will directly contribute to enhancing the educational experiences of our learners.

Support is provided through a peripatetic service delivery model and as such the successful candidate should hold a current full driving licence and the ability to travel across the local authority is essential.

Successful applicants will be required to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to commencing employment.

Working Pattern: 17.5 hours per week

Location: Buchanan High School, Coatbridge and Firpark Secondary School, Motherwell    Post Type: Term time, peripatetic

Join us and help inspire the next generation of scientists, innovators and lifelong learners.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. 

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. 

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. 

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People. 

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

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