Randstad Education
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Science Teacher (Chemistry & Physics) £180 - £260 per day Cambridge Are you an A-Level expert looking for a unique, high-impact teaching role? We are seeking a specialist Science Teacher to support two high-ability learners in a dedicated independent specialist setting. This is a rare opportunity to move away from large-classroom management and focus on high-level academic delivery for students with Autism and SEMH needs . You will have the creative freedom to select the exam board you feel best suits these learners, supported by fully functioning labs and a dedicated science technician. Your Responsibilities Dual-Specialism Delivery: Plan, deliver, and mark the full course content for both A-Level Chemistry and A-Level Physics . Curriculum Ownership: Select and implement the exam board/specification you deem most appropriate for these specific higher-ability learners. SEN Mentorship: Tailor your delivery to meet the needs of students with Autism and/or SEMH, ensuring academic rigor is balanced with a supportive, low-arousal approach. Collaborative Support: Lead sessions alongside a dedicated Teaching Assistant (TA) and work with the lab technician to resource practical experiments. Monitoring & Assessment: Provide detailed feedback and tracking to support Year 12/13 reviews with Local Authorities. What You'll Bring to the Team Subject Expertise: Prior experience delivering A-Level Science (Chemistry and Physics) is essential. SEN Experience: A background in supporting learners with Autism and/or SEMH needs, ideally within a specialist setting. Teaching Status: QTS is strongly preferred , though we can consider highly experienced A-Level specialists from independent or HE backgrounds. Small Group Mastery: The ability to build deep academic rapport in 1:2 or small-group environments. Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad). Why Partner with Randstad? PAYE Rates: £180 - £260 per day Fixed-Term Stability: A one-year booking starting September 2024, with a high likelihood of extending into a second year. Specialist Environment: Work in an independent setting with excellent facilities and a focus on student-centered success. Personalised Advocacy: Work with Neeraj , your dedicated consultant, who will manage the trial shift and onboarding process. Referral Bonus: Earn a £300 voucher for every specialist teacher you refer to us! How to Apply If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at for more information. We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
Science Teacher (Chemistry & Physics) £180 - £260 per day Cambridge Are you an A-Level expert looking for a unique, high-impact teaching role? We are seeking a specialist Science Teacher to support two high-ability learners in a dedicated independent specialist setting. This is a rare opportunity to move away from large-classroom management and focus on high-level academic delivery for students with Autism and SEMH needs . You will have the creative freedom to select the exam board you feel best suits these learners, supported by fully functioning labs and a dedicated science technician. Your Responsibilities Dual-Specialism Delivery: Plan, deliver, and mark the full course content for both A-Level Chemistry and A-Level Physics . Curriculum Ownership: Select and implement the exam board/specification you deem most appropriate for these specific higher-ability learners. SEN Mentorship: Tailor your delivery to meet the needs of students with Autism and/or SEMH, ensuring academic rigor is balanced with a supportive, low-arousal approach. Collaborative Support: Lead sessions alongside a dedicated Teaching Assistant (TA) and work with the lab technician to resource practical experiments. Monitoring & Assessment: Provide detailed feedback and tracking to support Year 12/13 reviews with Local Authorities. What You'll Bring to the Team Subject Expertise: Prior experience delivering A-Level Science (Chemistry and Physics) is essential. SEN Experience: A background in supporting learners with Autism and/or SEMH needs, ideally within a specialist setting. Teaching Status: QTS is strongly preferred , though we can consider highly experienced A-Level specialists from independent or HE backgrounds. Small Group Mastery: The ability to build deep academic rapport in 1:2 or small-group environments. Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad). Why Partner with Randstad? PAYE Rates: £180 - £260 per day Fixed-Term Stability: A one-year booking starting September 2024, with a high likelihood of extending into a second year. Specialist Environment: Work in an independent setting with excellent facilities and a focus on student-centered success. Personalised Advocacy: Work with Neeraj , your dedicated consultant, who will manage the trial shift and onboarding process. Referral Bonus: Earn a £300 voucher for every specialist teacher you refer to us! How to Apply If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at for more information. We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers
Canterbury, Kent
Science Technician / Laboratory Manager The Science Technician/Laboratory Manager plays a key role in delivering high quality technical and administrative support to the Science Faculty. This position supports teachers by ensuring that practical lessons are well planned, well resourced, and carried out safely and efficiently. Working closely with the Head of Learning Area - Science, the role helps relieve pressure on teaching staff and contributes to a smooth and organised delivery of all practical components across the department. Responsibilities Prepare, set up, and pack down materials and equipment for all science practicals. Maintain, inventory, and safely store laboratory equipment, chemicals, and resources. Oversee day to day management of laboratory spaces, ensuring they are clean, orderly, and compliant with safety standards. Support the Head of Learning Area - Science with administrative duties and resource coordination. Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, including maintaining safety documentation and facilitating safe laboratory practices. Coordinate the efficient sharing and use of equipment across the Science Faculty. Operate an efficient system of stocking and storing chemicals, equipment, and materials used in labs to ensure teachers know what and when resources are available. Set up, operate, and run checks on science equipment to ensure they are in safe working order and available as and when required. Make simple pieces of equipment and carry out repairs, including soldering and re wiring in a cost effective manner. Arrange for specialist equipment repairs and maintenance to ensure equipment is ready for use and in good working order as far as practicable. Handle repairs or maintenance of photocopiers or printers with IT to minimize disruption to Faculty staff. Submit equipment maintenance requests with the caretaker and/or maintenance staff to ensure hazards are promptly identified and corrected. Clean special equipment and glassware that need additional care or treatment to keep them in optimal condition. Engrave and mark equipment for identification purposes. Obtain and collect non living materials or specimens for dissection and experiments from appropriate sources, and organise for safe disposal. Obtain, collect, and care for living organisms for observation in adherence with the Animal Welfare Act, Rangi procedures and teacher guidance. Check and update accurate storage and inventory of chemicals and equipment through maintaining Safety Data records for hazardous substances. Ensure the safe storage, care, and handling of chemicals, safe disposal of residues and wastes, including micro organisms, to provide a safe working environment for teachers and students. Assist teachers and students with setting up equipment during practical sessions and assessments as required. Assist students by giving advice with equipment requests for individual projects. Prepare equipment and solutions for practical assessments and examinations. Prepare equipment, materials, and solutions required for demonstration and class practical work, practical tests, and field trips. Accompany staff on 'day trips' outside of school if additional adult supervision is required. Organise and supervise Laboratory assistants through day to day management and provide health, safety, and professional development support. Advise staff about practical work, resources, and equipment available. Oversee the practical component of classwork for relieving teachers. Operate an administrative, budget, and ordering system in cooperation with the Head of Learning Area - Science to meet the Faculty's needs within approved delegations. Review equipment needs within the Faculty and advise on purchasing new and replacement equipment within budget. Purchase consumables for the Faculty as and when required. Order, cover, and mark new textbooks and workbooks, ensuring accurate records are provided to the accounts Department. Liaise and negotiate with suppliers and/or service providers to ensure cost effective purchasing of equipment and services. Manage the ordering, safe storage, inventory, and issuing of the Science Badges, Activity Cards, and Certificates. Operate an efficient system for issuing and distributing books and resources, using the school database. Assist the teaching staff with photocopying examination and test papers as required. Work with the Laboratory Manager on health and safety issues and participate in the ongoing programme to maintain safety and first aid procedures. Support the Laboratory Manager to maintain Risk Assess, Safe Method of Use, and PeopleSafe registers where appropriate. Maintain the Technician's area for safety and security purposes. Assist with competitions, science fairs, and field trips when required. Obtain professional development as required to keep abreast of new demands necessitated by changes in the curriculum and its delivery. Liaise with science technicians in other schools and universities. Undertake continued professional development to ensure a clear understanding and working knowledge of the Code of Practice and HAZNO Act. Be conversant with the parameters of the Science curriculum. Comply with the health and safety systems and emergency procedures in place throughout Rangi Ruru. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous health and safety improvement. Ensure prompt and accurate reporting of all hazards, accidents, and incidents. Attend health and safety update training sessions scheduled. Qualifications Highly organised, efficient, and able to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment. Knowledgeable in laboratory procedures and safety practices (or willing to undertake training). A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with teaching staff. Detail oriented, proactive, and confident in managing both technical and administrative aspects of the role. Positive, reliable, and committed to supporting high quality science teaching and learning. Applications close: Friday 1 May 2026 Commencing: Monday 6 July 2026
Science Technician / Laboratory Manager The Science Technician/Laboratory Manager plays a key role in delivering high quality technical and administrative support to the Science Faculty. This position supports teachers by ensuring that practical lessons are well planned, well resourced, and carried out safely and efficiently. Working closely with the Head of Learning Area - Science, the role helps relieve pressure on teaching staff and contributes to a smooth and organised delivery of all practical components across the department. Responsibilities Prepare, set up, and pack down materials and equipment for all science practicals. Maintain, inventory, and safely store laboratory equipment, chemicals, and resources. Oversee day to day management of laboratory spaces, ensuring they are clean, orderly, and compliant with safety standards. Support the Head of Learning Area - Science with administrative duties and resource coordination. Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, including maintaining safety documentation and facilitating safe laboratory practices. Coordinate the efficient sharing and use of equipment across the Science Faculty. Operate an efficient system of stocking and storing chemicals, equipment, and materials used in labs to ensure teachers know what and when resources are available. Set up, operate, and run checks on science equipment to ensure they are in safe working order and available as and when required. Make simple pieces of equipment and carry out repairs, including soldering and re wiring in a cost effective manner. Arrange for specialist equipment repairs and maintenance to ensure equipment is ready for use and in good working order as far as practicable. Handle repairs or maintenance of photocopiers or printers with IT to minimize disruption to Faculty staff. Submit equipment maintenance requests with the caretaker and/or maintenance staff to ensure hazards are promptly identified and corrected. Clean special equipment and glassware that need additional care or treatment to keep them in optimal condition. Engrave and mark equipment for identification purposes. Obtain and collect non living materials or specimens for dissection and experiments from appropriate sources, and organise for safe disposal. Obtain, collect, and care for living organisms for observation in adherence with the Animal Welfare Act, Rangi procedures and teacher guidance. Check and update accurate storage and inventory of chemicals and equipment through maintaining Safety Data records for hazardous substances. Ensure the safe storage, care, and handling of chemicals, safe disposal of residues and wastes, including micro organisms, to provide a safe working environment for teachers and students. Assist teachers and students with setting up equipment during practical sessions and assessments as required. Assist students by giving advice with equipment requests for individual projects. Prepare equipment and solutions for practical assessments and examinations. Prepare equipment, materials, and solutions required for demonstration and class practical work, practical tests, and field trips. Accompany staff on 'day trips' outside of school if additional adult supervision is required. Organise and supervise Laboratory assistants through day to day management and provide health, safety, and professional development support. Advise staff about practical work, resources, and equipment available. Oversee the practical component of classwork for relieving teachers. Operate an administrative, budget, and ordering system in cooperation with the Head of Learning Area - Science to meet the Faculty's needs within approved delegations. Review equipment needs within the Faculty and advise on purchasing new and replacement equipment within budget. Purchase consumables for the Faculty as and when required. Order, cover, and mark new textbooks and workbooks, ensuring accurate records are provided to the accounts Department. Liaise and negotiate with suppliers and/or service providers to ensure cost effective purchasing of equipment and services. Manage the ordering, safe storage, inventory, and issuing of the Science Badges, Activity Cards, and Certificates. Operate an efficient system for issuing and distributing books and resources, using the school database. Assist the teaching staff with photocopying examination and test papers as required. Work with the Laboratory Manager on health and safety issues and participate in the ongoing programme to maintain safety and first aid procedures. Support the Laboratory Manager to maintain Risk Assess, Safe Method of Use, and PeopleSafe registers where appropriate. Maintain the Technician's area for safety and security purposes. Assist with competitions, science fairs, and field trips when required. Obtain professional development as required to keep abreast of new demands necessitated by changes in the curriculum and its delivery. Liaise with science technicians in other schools and universities. Undertake continued professional development to ensure a clear understanding and working knowledge of the Code of Practice and HAZNO Act. Be conversant with the parameters of the Science curriculum. Comply with the health and safety systems and emergency procedures in place throughout Rangi Ruru. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous health and safety improvement. Ensure prompt and accurate reporting of all hazards, accidents, and incidents. Attend health and safety update training sessions scheduled. Qualifications Highly organised, efficient, and able to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment. Knowledgeable in laboratory procedures and safety practices (or willing to undertake training). A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with teaching staff. Detail oriented, proactive, and confident in managing both technical and administrative aspects of the role. Positive, reliable, and committed to supporting high quality science teaching and learning. Applications close: Friday 1 May 2026 Commencing: Monday 6 July 2026
