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.
This job description provides an indication of the general purpose, level of responsibility and duties associated with the role. However, these may be subject to periodic review (in consultation with the post holder) and could vary from time to time without changing their character or general level of responsibility in accordance with the operational requirements of the school. As such, the post holder may be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake commensurate work of a similar level, or any lesser duties that are not specified in this job description.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.