Laboratory Assistant - North Berwick High School - EAL10574

1. Assisting with the design and assembly of equipment and apparatus for use in experiments.
2. Preparing laboratory standard solutions and mixtures for use in practical classes.
3. Organising and maintaining science equipment and ensuring they are stored safely.
4. Carrying out stock control in conjunction with the Science Technician.
5. Preparing and filing paperwork for lessons at appropriate times throughout the academic year., To assist the Science Technician in preparing practical experiments and paperwork for the science classes. The job also involves cleaning and maintenance of equipment within the science department. The Jobholder is responsible for ensuring that equipment is available for use by teachers and students.

Educated to SVQ2, National Certificate, Higher or equivalent in a relevant discipline and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience working in a Laboratory environment., Disability Confident
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North Berwick High School is a secondary school in the beautiful coastal town of North Berwick, which received an excellent HMIE inspection report in June 2020. The current school roll is 1042. Expansion work to create more classrooms and improved facilities has recently been completed. Strong links have been developed with the local community and a broad range of extra curricular activities are on offer. The ethos of the school is underpinned by the NBHS values of curiosity, kindness, diligence and belonging. We aspire to excellence in learning and teaching and our school motto "Aim Higher" speaks to this ambition.

This post is within our Sciences faculty, which includes classes in biology, chemistry and physics. There are eleven teaching staff, one Science technician and a laboratory assistant all managed by the faculty leader. In addition to the more generic S1 and S2 classes, each specific subject in the faculty is taught at S3, National 4 and 5, Higher and Advanced Higher levels.