Science Technician
We are looking to appoint a Science Technician to join our school for 25 hours per week, term-time only to include an additional one week incorporating open evenings, school events, inset days and CPD.
The successful candidate will provide technical support to the Science department assisting with organising and maintaining laboratory equipment and measuring out and safely disposing of chemicals.
Role Responsibilities
- To assist in the cleaning of equipment and maintaining hygiene standards throughout the Science department.
- To prepare equipment for scientific experiments as part of science practical lessons or demonstrations.
- To prepare, maintain and store apparatus and materials for demonstration, checking them before and after class for quantity & damage.
- To assist in control of stock, including the requisition of stock as necessary and liaising with suppliers and the finance office.
- Keep records of stock breakages.
- To maintain an inventory of materials and equipment and ensuring an accurate and up to date list of assets is maintained as per the school guidelines.
- Maintenance of laboratories to ensure clean, safe and orderly environment including the cleaning of sinks and benches.
- Construct and repair Science equipment as required.
- Ensure availability of resources as necessary.
- Assist in pre-class preparation for displays and exercises.
- Delivering checking and returning stock from classroom back to storage.
- Reprographic and administrative duties as may be required within department.
- To assist teaching staff with practical supervision in the classroom.
- Cleaning of glassware and other equipment.
- Arrange the safe disposal of chemicals and waste materials.
- Organisation of repairs or specific maintenance as necessary
- Carrying out the annual electrical safety checks of equipment in the department & as requested.
- Ensure the correct storage and handling procedures of hazardous materials in line with CLEAPPS Secondary Science publications.
- To be responsible for ensuring the prep room and classrooms conforms to Health and Safety regulations and ensuring adherence to CLEAPPS Secondary Science publications.
For full details and to make an application go to:
https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/science-technician-lincolnshire-2157871
Closing date: 19th January 2025
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.