Science Lab Technician

Cambridge International School (CIS) in Bratislava, Slovakia, is seeking to appoint a Science graduate to join our team to take on the role of lab technician in a busy Science department to support the organisation of practical work for students.

Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• provide direct technical support to the teaching and learning of science based subjects, carrying out risk assessment as appropriate;
• prepare apparatus, materials and solutions as directed by the head of the Science Faculty;
• set up, check and issue equipment and apparatus for use in practical lessons;
• carry out and arrange for the maintenance and repair of apparatus and equipment;
• check deliveries and reorder essential items as necessary;
• manage the inventory and account for losses;
• ensure an up to date chemical database exists.

The successful candidate must above all be dedicated to educational excellence and international best practice. They should be creative, energetic, flexible and genuinely interested in students and consistently respectful of children, staff, parents and the wider community.

• Very well motivated, engaged, confident and well-behaved children
• An excellent international teaching team
• Maximum class sizes of 18 as a norm and 20 as a maximum
• Well-resourced and fully equipped classrooms
• On-going facilitated CPD and INSET opportunities
• Future career progression in a highly successful and growing school
• Multisport Card

In order to apply, please send a CV and a cover letter in ENGLISH explaining how you meet the requirements of the role.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.