Laboratory Technician

At Claires Court Schools, we are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Senior School as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will contribute towards the efficient and smooth running of our highly committed and professional Science Department. As this is a varied role, candidates must be flexible and possess excellent organisational skills.

Laboratory Technician

Maidenhead, SL6 6AW

• Full time - 5 days per week for 37 weeks when the school is in session


• Between the hours of 8.30 am and 4 pm or 5 pm, depending on your availability


• Salary dependent on experience

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

The successful candidate will contribute towards the efficient and smooth running of our highly committed and professional Science Department. As this is a varied role, candidates must be flexible and possess excellent organisational skills.

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Have a science background


• Have relevant previous experience and familiarity with the handling of chemicals and scientific equipment


• Have a good understanding of laboratory Health & Safety (including CLEAPSS)


• Be committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people


• Be engaged with the School's ethos, thinking creatively and reflectively within an open, honest and hardworking team

Benefits:

As well as the opportunity to join a supportive and positive working environment, we can also offer you:

• A flexible pension scheme


• Regular opportunities for career progression and development


• Provision of meals and refreshments during the school day (when the kitchen is operational)


• Death in service cover


• Personal accident insurance


• Cycle to work scheme

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

Applications must be received by 8 am on Wednesday 10 July 2024.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Equal Opportunities

It is the policy of Claires Court Schools to ensure equality of opportunity for all members of staff, both teaching and non-teaching.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to an assessment of their ability to perform the duties of the post applied for, candidates invited to attend for interview should expect further discussion relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Pre-Employment Checks

In accordance with our Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy, you are advised that all posts within the School will have the opportunity for unsupervised contact with children and therefore all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration form to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).  This is regardless of whether any such convictions, caution, reprimand or final warning is considered ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (#####) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected” and not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.  Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us: this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offence(s).

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