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Science Technician

Teaching Vacancies (DfE)5,676 open roles

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Harpenden, East of England, United Kingdom
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The posting

Hours: 18, Monday - Friday Hours flexible but mornings preferred, Term Time Only + INSET Days

The main purpose of this role is to provide a comprehensive practical service to the teachers within an environment adhering to Health and Safety requirements.

Your key responsibilities as Science Technician are:

Health & Safety

Keep up-to-date with Health and Safety requirements

Implement relevant Health and Safety procedures

Inform subject leader regarding Health and Safety issues

Provide technical advice and support on any significant safety needs

Liaise with CLEAPSS and seek advice as necessary

Store and dispose of material including chemical, microbiological, and animal waste and radioactive sources, in accordance with Health and Safety requirements

To act to reduce laboratory risks in accordance with COSHH regulations e.g. correct labelling of bottles, giving teaching staff the appropriate hazard cards for practical work

Activities

Ensure that all practical requirements are met punctually and efficiently

To assist with practical lessons setting out and collection of apparatus and other equipment. To assist with the demonstration of apparatus and equipment as requested by the teaching staff.

Collect all practical resources and return to stores after use

Maintain all the equipment and chemical stock in a clean, safe and serviceable condition, effecting repairs if possible

To care for animals and plants kept for observation and experimental purposes in term time

Carry out administrative tasks under the direction of the subject leader to prepare, maintain and store apparatus required for demonstration or class practical work

To organise and store other classroom materials such as worksheets, internal examination/ test papers and textbooks as required by teaching staff. In addition, to arrange for photocopying to be done as required.

To maintain stock, receive and store new materials requiring special care e.g. toxic/corrosive chemicals, live biological samples. Both handling and storage are to be in accordance with CLEAPS requirements.

To set up and maintain visual aids, overhead projectors, tape recorders video and television, data logging equipment and ICT responsibility

To participate in courses and other in service training on and off school premises as may be required by the Head of Science

Any other particular duties as agreed between technicians and the Head of Science

Care for, maintain and dispose of materials for micro-organisms culture

Making up solutions and other chemical recipes to appropriate degree of accuracy.

Undertaking routine maintenance and simple electric equipment

To purchase perishable goods and other small items for class practical work from local shops

Attendance at appropriate staff meetings and parents evenings which may be outside of the core hours of the job

To adhere to school policy on equality and diversity

To undertake a weekly morning break and/or lunch duty, supervising students in and around the school premises

To contribute to the overall ethos/aims of the school

To appreciate and support the roles of other professionals

To participate in training opportunities and professional development as required

To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

These key accountabilities outline the main areas of the role; they are not a comprehensive list of tasks to be undertaken.

This job description may be varied from time to time in response to specific needs within the school and at the direction of the Head of Department/Headteacher.

Other Professional Requirements

To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

To adhere to school Health and Safety policy including risk assessment and safety systems

To adhere to the school policy on equality and diversity

To undertake appropriate professional development including adhering to the principle of performance management

Please see the Job Description for further information.

In return, you will have access to our staff benefits package including:

  • An annual Flex Day to be taken on a day of your choice (with an additional day granted after 4 years of service)
  • Commitment to flexible working
  • Free parking on site
  • Free use of the school gym
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to our in-house team of Mental Health First Aiders
  • Buddy system for new staff
  • Access to mentoring and CPD opportunities
  • Regular staff socials
  • Discounts with local businesses
  • EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • An opportunity to work with friendly and welcoming colleagues in a modern, aesthetically pleasing and forward-thinking environment.
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