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ROLE SUMMARY:

Job Title: Science Technician (Maternity cover)

Preferably Local hire in Bahrain

Start Date: 23 March 2025

Department: Senior School

Other: Applications should be in English

Job Type: Full-time maternity cover for 1 year

The British School of Bahrain

https://britishschoolbahrain.com/about-us/prospectus

We are BSB, a school with roots in the historic and culturally rich country of Bahrain, which is now growing within the global community. Join us on this journey.

The British School of Bahrain is committed to providing a high-quality, international education for students in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are a selective, coeducational, independent Nursery-through-Year 13 school. Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with some adaptations to the local context and offers IGCSE and A-Level/BTEC examinations. While the language of academic instruction is English, we are a truly international school, and our pupils and staff come from over 82 different nationalities. The school has 2900 students on roll aged 3-18, it has a warm feel to it, and there is a sense of fun. Most importantly, our students are a joy to teach.

Judged as ‘Outstanding’ in both our most recent BSO and BQA joint inspections, we have high expectations of our students throughout their educational journey. Our aim is to provide our graduating students with a passport to the best universities, colleges and careers around the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technicians are vital to the work of the school and they are seen very much as part of our whole team. The successful applicant needs to have a real interest in the subject, and be flexible and well-organised. It is important that they can use their initiative and work on their own when necessary.

Specific responsibilities:

• To keep up to date with curriculum developments preparing in advance of lessons all necessary equipment, resources and documents; delivering them to the relevant classroom and laying out as requested; clearing and washing up at the end of lessons; returning all equipment to the prep room or storage area as appropriate.
• Liaise with procurement for the ordering of perishable resources.
• Apply generic lab technician skills to deliver high-quality practicals and demonstrations to be used in physics/chemistry/biology lessons.
• If requisitioned by teachers, follow the control procedures for the use of radioactive sources to safely transport the sources and associated equipment from the ‘Radiation Cupboard’ to the classroom and then return them after use.
• Monitor stock of materials and equipment. Maintain stock levels spreadsheet and use this to inform planning for orders and budgeting.
• Keep prep rooms clean and tidy ensuring a safe environment for all staff.
• Help in the trial of core practicals.
• When requested, assist teachers with demonstrations and practicals in the classroom.
• Develop new systems in the laboratories and prep rooms to improve the technical support service.
• Help conduct half-termly lab checks and report problems regarding labs, fume hoods and equipment. Help ensure the laboratories (including sinks) are regularly cleaned and that the gas taps and electric sockets are regularly checked for foreign objects inserted into them.
  
  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Educational Requirements:

• Level 2 (i.e. GCSE, specifying particular subjects), or level 3 (A level) or equivalent
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills
• Previous successful experience of working in a laboratory is preferable.
• Experience of Microsoft and Google for Education tools
• Other relevant qualifications up to and including degree level
  
  

Personal Qualities

The skills required are many and varied but essential are diplomacy, fairness, firmness, tolerance, a sense of humour and the ability to be both a leader and a key team player.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time, without supervision
• Proactive in planning and completing daily and weekly workload
• Ability to build relations with students, teachers and other departments in the school
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaborator within a team environment
  
  

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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