JOB TITLE: Science Technician
DEPARTMENT / FACULTY: Science
REPORTS TO: Head of Science
SALARY: Grade 14 (actual £15,728)
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week
WORKING WEEKS: Term time only
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To provide technical support services to Science, including the preparation of materials, setting up of equipment for class practical sessions and maintaining equipment for use.
To ensure the safeguarding of students and make a significant contribution to their efforts to both "enjoy and achieve".
ensure that the appropriate equipment and resources are available and maintained to a satisfactory standard to support student learning.
To provide day-to-day supervision and training of the science technician.
To comply at all times with health and safety regulations.
To provide first aid support to science department and whole school when required.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES ORGANISATION
• Organise the preparation and construction of materials and equipment/resources for use in lessons.
• Preparing and supplying equipment and chemicals for science lessons.
• Assembling apparatus as requested for required demonstrations.
• Delivery and removal of equipment from lessons. Checking and returning equipment to stores.
• The preparation of chemicals with the correct labelling, identifying names and hazard signs. Following COSHH requirements, as appropriate.
• Work as support to teachers in lessons as appropriate, including classroom assistance.
• Ensure that resources and equipment are maintained and stored correctly to provide a safe laboratory/classroom environment.
JOB DESCRIPTION
High Standards & High Expectations High Standards & High Expectations
• Ensure the safe disposal of broken equipment and used chemicals.
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes.
• Organise the use of display space within the department as directed by the head of department.
• Keeping up to date with the health and safety requirements and sharing this with the department.
• Keeping up to date with developments in practical science e.g. with changes to new GCSE Science curriculum may require the trialling of experiments.
• To support in enrichment activities including: after school clubs, open evening and visits to external establishments. ADMINISTRATION
• Keep a check on departmental stock levels and supporting the head of department to administer the ordering, issue and distribution of stock, including the completion and maintenance of inventories.
• Carry out routine administrative tasks for the department eg. photocopying, filing, collecting post, running errands, typing, data collection/processing and any other administrative tasks that might be necessary
• Writing/collation of risk assessments for demonstrations and class practicals.
RESOURCES
• Operate relevant equipment/ICT packages (e.g. MS Office, internet, intranet, E-mail, photography equipment).
• Maintain and repair the apparatus/ equipment used by the department and report other damages/needs.
• Construct items within the department to improve effective use of space and/or delivery of the curriculum.
• Maintain tidy and organised work spaces and storage areas.
• Maintenance of specialist apparatus/equipment, check apparatus/equipment and ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to.
• Provide advice and guidance to staff, students, parents/carers and others.
• Ensure the well-being of livestock and plants.
• Consider the appropriate deployment of the science technician.
• Carrying equipment at busy times, movement of materials between two preparatory rooms.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Special attention to the applicability of health and safety eg: COSHH in laboratories.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Science background, interest in sciences, science GCSE A Level/HNC, flexibility, empathy with students, interpersonal skills and judgement.