Science Education Technician
- Recruiter
- UNIVERSITY OF ROEHAMPTON
- Location
- London (GB)
- Posted
- 13 Sep 2017
- End of advertisement period
- 20 Sep 2017
- Academic Discipline
- Social Sciences, Education
- Job Type
- Research Related, Other Research Related
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
School of Education
Science Education Technician (0.81 FTE), term time 35 hours per week, 36 weeks per year
Salary: £26,407 to £30,026 pa (full-time equivalent) inclusive of London Weighting Allowance
We are looking for a Science Education Technician to join the School of Education. The person appointed will provide technical support to academic staff and undergraduate/postgraduate students for classroom based learning in Science Education covering both secondary and primary provision. S/he will join a team which includes a Resources Assistant for primary provision, under the overall direction of the Technical Manager.
To apply for the position you should have relevant qualifications in a science subject, or professional technician registration, or substantial equivalent experience may be considered. A good working knowledge of school science, and awareness of health and safety issues and practices in a classroom/laboratory is expected. You will also have excellent organisational skills and an ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues and students.
The University of Roehampton is the most research intensive modern university in the UK, with some of the highest regarded academic departments in the country.
This is an exciting time for the university, with investment in new curricula, the construction of a new £35m state-of-the-art library and student accommodation, the development of a number of external partnerships across the globe and plans for more doctoral scholarships.
We have a strong emphasis on supporting our students to reach their full potential in order to launch themselves onto successful graduate careers. We are ranked the best modern university in London in major UK league tables and we are embarking on a radical programme of enhancement in learning and teaching across all our academic areas.
The University has a beautiful, vibrant parkland campus, is located in the heart of south-west London and offers excellent facilities for researching, learning, teaching, and working.
To find out more information about the role and what we’re looking for, visit the Working at Roehampton section of our website where you will find full details, how to apply, as well as further information about the benefits of working for us.
The closing date for completed applications is: Wednesday 20 September 2017
It is expected that interviews will be held on: Wednesday 4 October 2017
The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.