The English School exists to promote academic excellence through high-quality processes of teaching and learning. The school seeks to maximise individual potential by providing rich and engaging educational experiences and challenges, supported by talented and trained staff, in a safe and caring environment and using modern pedagogical techniques and new technologies.

The English School invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following post:

Chemistry Lab Assistant (temporary 2-month placement)

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum: A-level Chemistry, with sound knowledge of solution preparation and titration techniques.
• Desirable: Undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences or currently studying in this field. A degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry would be considered an advantage.
• Experience: Previous experience working in a laboratory environment is desirable.
• Health & Safety: Familiarity with COSHH documentation and risk assessments would be considered an advantage.

Job Description

Duties:

• Preparation and set up of laboratory materials including solutions, indicators, chemicals, and equipment for practical lessons across Science, IGCSE and A-level classes.
• Work in line with good laboratory procedures and safety requirements including tasks such as labelling material with hazard symbols, safe management of spills and breakages and appropriate disposal of reagents and solutions.
• Keep accurate booking records of laboratory activities, ensuring that each practical is set up prior to the class.
• Following completion of the practicals, reset the laboratories efficiently, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-organised environment.
• Support teachers and students during practicals, particularly in larger classes and lower school science lessons and IGCSE Chemistry classes.
• Maintain and care for laboratory equipment, ensuring it is cleaned, stored correctly, and readily available for use.

Remuneration

ES A4-A7+3 (depending on qualifications and experience)

Completed applications and a letter of application ONLY to be submitted electronically via the employment online form, which can be found on the School’s website
For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Manager on 22 799 515 or via email hr@englishschool.ac.cy.

Note: The English School, Nicosia, is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate criminal records checks. Questions regarding child safeguarding will be asked during the interview.

Any canvassing will disqualify