Science technician

An exciting opportunity has become available at our state-of-the-art school. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Science Technician to provide support within the science department.

Job Summary

• To 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.

• To assist in providing a safe working environment for pupils/students and other colleagues.

Key Tasks/ Support

• 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.

• Assist in maintaining 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.

Technical Support

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

• To 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.

Health & Safety/ Safeguarding

• 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.

Administration

• 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 in line with school financial procedures and principles of best value. Record, monitor and control associated budget expenditures with the Head of Department.

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

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