Science Technician

Haileybury Almaty prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our community and expects all staff to share the same commitment. Our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy outlines the measures we have in place to ensure the safety of all students. As part of our safer recruitment process, online searches, extensive checks and references will be conducted.

Haileybury Almaty is an equal opportunity employer and as such treats all job applicants and staff with equal respect free from unjustifiable discrimination. Haileybury Almaty is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

As an international British independent school in Almaty Kazakhstan, we are looking for Science Technician. Science Technician at Haileybury Almaty is expected to ensure high-quality educational support for all students to improve the quality of learning and standards of achievement. He/she should conduct himself/herself in an appropriate professional manner at all times to support and foster the aims of the school and its Senior Leadership team.

Tentative start date: end of September-beginning of October, 2025

Responsibilities:

• Offering day-to-day support to Science teachers in the Science department.
• Preparation of resources and assembling apparatus.
• Assisting in practical classes & carrying out demonstrations, where applicable.
• Carrying out risk assessments for technician activities.
• Setting up and caring for plant and animal collections.
• Collecting, checking, and returning equipment to stores.
• Checking stock, keeping stock records, maintaining resources, assisting with orders, and helping procurement department to obtain materials by local purchase.
• Organizing, storing, and checking the condition of chemicals and equipment.
• Checking fume cupboards, pressure vessels, and first-aid kits; carrying out electrical and other safety checks.
• General laboratory cleaning and repair of equipment.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of English at upper-intermediate level or IELTS not below than 6.0

• Relevant degree

• Relevant experience

• CV should be sent in English.

Work period: Full time contract with 5-day/40-hours working week from 7:30 to 16:30 with 2 days-off on weekends.

Benefits:

• Free breakfasts and lunches during the School term
• Voluntary medical insurance after the probation period
• Paid annual leave of 56 calendar days
• Additional paid Christmas leave (1 week before the New Year)
• School gym and Swimming pool
• Maternity cover contract

Haileybury Almaty is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and those connected to the school to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a Police check or equivalent