Science Technician

We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician to join our team.

The Science Technician will be responsible for facilitating the use of, and development of, practical resources and facilities, including the provision of guidance and support in meeting the practical requirements of the science curriculum. The successful candidate will be committed to promoting Science across the school, and to working with a range of external partners.

To be responsible for setting up and monitoring systems used in the management and control of practical resources including:

Supporting the Lead Science Technician in stock inventory management and maintaining appropriate records.

Keeping financial records of the departmental expenditure in accordance with the Academy's policy.

Ensuring the availability of suitable materials and equipment and suggesting alternatives for suitability, practicality and economy.

Preparing and delivering practicals for science classes on schedule.

Maintaining laboratory equipment and keeping them at optimal condition.

Designing, constructing and modifying apparatus.

Setting up and caring for plant and animal collections.

Preparing standard solutions etc., purifying chemicals, treating waste.

Premises, Health and Safety Management

To support the Lead Science Technician in the promotion and observance of a safe working environment for the technical support service by:

Keeping up-to-date with current procedures and practices through continuing professional development.

The provision of technical advice on Health & Safety issues to teachers and technical support staff.

The safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances and responding to actual or potential hazards.

Ensuring the safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials.

Undertaking routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, and maintenance, calibration, testing and repairing of equipment to the required standard within the science department.

Providing Health & Safety advice to staff, teachers and students within your subject area.

Disposal of waste materials.

Checking fume cupboards, pressure vessels and first-aid kits; carrying out checks.

Organising, storing and checking the condition of chemicals and equipment.

Attending department meetings and being an active team player.

Other

Carry out duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post necessary for the smooth running of the school as required by the Lead Science Technician, Head of Science or the Head of Learning Area.