Senior Science Technician

Location : Moreton Morrell | Salary : £31,221 pro rata, per annum | Contract type : Permanent

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This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.
In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Department.
Were looking for someone to join our Moreton Morrell Team as a Senior Science Technician on a permanent, part time, term time only basis.
This role is pro rata so the salary you will be receiving is £17,252.69 per annum.
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDRENS ACT 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
BACKGROUND TO THE POST
WCG (Warwickshire College Group) is one of the largest general further education colleges in the country, incorporating five colleges spanning the counties of Warwickshire and Worcestershire and offering courses leading to qualifications ranging from pre-entry level to higher education (HE). Our colleges primarily serve the rural, urban and city areas of their own and neighboring counties, but some of our provision, particularly in land-based industries, recruits nationally and overseas.
Moreton Morrell College is set in 750 acres of countryside and offers courses in agriculture, equine and farriery, countryside management, arboriculture, animal management, construction and sport to approximately 1600 students.
WCUC is proud to be one of the first college groups in the UK to be granted both Bachelor degree awarding powers and Foundation degree awarding powers by the Office for Students - meaning the academic quality and standards of our degrees are equal to any university. We are proud of the dynamic, supportive and friendly ethos of our higher education community and our small class sizes means we can tailor the learning experience to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
We welcome applicants with a passion for improving animal welfare and can inspire the next generation of animal practitioners entering the industry. The ability to motivate and engage students in new and emerging topics is important; helping them to succeed academically and personally in readiness for taking the first tentative steps of their career.
Ideally, the applicant will have experience in a Higher Education setting and hold relevant qualifications but we also welcome applicants new to the teaching sector, providing support to develop you in this role.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To provide an efficient and effective technical support service to the science teaching at WCG, ensuring safe, well prepared, and high-quality practical provision for staff and students. The postholder will contribute to the smooth running of science teaching and research, supporting learning, safety, and innovation across the department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Laboratory & Technical Support
Health, Safety & Compliance
Resource & Stock Management
Support for Teaching, Learning & Research
Team & Departmental Responsibilities
Other General Duties
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS
Good educational background, including GCSEs in Maths and English (C/4+) or equivalent. xwzovoh
Relevant Science qualification, such as a degree.
Prior experience in a similar role
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good communication skills, oral and written
Knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Understanding of Health & Safety regulations
Ability to manage own workload and maintain work/life balance
DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS
Further relevant Science qualification