Senior Science Technician

JOB PURPOSE

The postholder will provide technical support for the delivery of the Science curriculum and whole school and departmental initiatives, through the preparation and maintenance of teaching areas and equipment for pupils. Importantly, the postholder will also assist in providing a safe working environment for pupils/students and other colleagues within the Science Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the duties outlined below, this role will encompass the daily management of science technician(s), when appointed.

Preparation and delivery of materials and equipment required for demonstration and practical work/lessons. This could involve the routine care of resources.

Undertake routine maintenance, statutory testing, safety checks, cleaning and repair of laboratory equipment and tools to required standards, carrying out basic repairs and report faults.

Maintain an accurate inventory of all chemicals, apparatus and equipment.

Retrieve, clear and clean materials and equipment used by teaching staff and pupils from work areas. Ensuring materials and equipment are stored appropriately.

Maintain laboratories and preparation rooms in a well organised, clean and tidy condition, ensuring the safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials.

Deliver equipment and resources to laboratories according to requisitions, including the setup of materials and equipment for use in lessons.

Manage the requisition system for practical lessons.

Under a teacher's direction, assist with practical classroom activities e.g. demonstrations to pupils/students.

Support the teaching staff with preparing for lessons, including trial experiments before they are demonstrated in the classroom or assisting with the production of worksheets for agreed activities.

Under the guidance of the teacher, support individuals or groups of pupils during practical aspects of the Science curriculum.

Ensure the safe storage and/or disposal of equipment, materials, chemicals, perishable

foodstuffs, and liquids, and other inflammable and waste materials in accordance with school

procedures and legal requirements/regulations.

Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, students and colleagues.

Contribute to the production of risk assessments.

Provide initial first aid support to pupils.

Maintain all relevant information and recording systems, including cataloguing, filing,

inventories and legal records, e.g. relating to Health and Safety or equipment/ appliance testing.

Ensure the availability of suitable materials and equipment and order goods and services inline with school financial procedures and principles of best value.

Receive and check deliveries and associated invoices informing the appropriate person if there are discrepancies.

Record, monitor and control associated budget expenditures with the Head of Department.

Undertake related administrative tasks such as photocopying or assisting with display work.

All offers are subject to clearance of references and enhanced DBS checks.

A Job Description including personal specification has been included in this listing - please see relevant documents