Science Technician UAE National - Mamoura British Academy AY 26 27

Job Description:

Job Description

Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Science Technician (UAE National) for Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing August 2026.

Mamoura British Academy is a British curriculum, mixed gender school. It is located in a state-of-the-art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high quality learning opportunities for our students.

Our vision is to be ‘a sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture all learners through our bespoke 'Mamoura British Academy DNA.' This Mamoura Learner, Teacher and Values DNA is at the heart of the school community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance, preparation, and cleaning of laboratory equipment
  • Organisation and maintenance of efficient storage systems for equipment and materials
  • Prepare and provide equipment for lessons.
  • Preparation of laboratory solutions
  • Stock control including preparing lists of replacements as required.
  • Assist with completing and collating of the annual order for the Science Department.
  • Assist with Reprographic work as required.
  • To undertake such other duties as may reasonably be determined by the Head of Science / Senior Science Technician.


With all School Staff:

  • Assist school in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the school’s improvement plan and self-evaluation form
  • Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to school policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations.
  • Comply with the school’s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal.
  • Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of school improvement or performance management.
  • Comply with the school’s staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID / lanyard
  • Comply with the school’s computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times.
  • Attend all staff briefings.
  • Sign out and sign in at relevant school reception if off site at any point during the normal working day.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree
  • An “A” Level in Science would be an advantage.
  • Appreciation of the importance of high standards


Minimum Experience

  • Experience in similar role
  • Experience with working in an educational setup.


Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

  • Excellent literacy and communication skills (both written and spoken) as a large part of the role involves communicating with SLT, Heads of Department, students and parents.
  • Overall, the successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, solution focused professional who has a flexible approach to work, one who is willing to take initiative, work as part of a team in an high achieving organisation and hit the ground running


Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

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