Lab Technician
Salesian School
Surrey
- £24,977 - £26,886 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Surrey Pau 5
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2024
- Apply by:
- 16 May 2024
Job overview
Salary: Between £24,977 to £26,886 pro-rated
Closing date for applications: 16th May 2024 - Applications will be reviewed on submission
Salesian School is seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to work in our Science Department as a Lab Technician. If you are energetic and enthusiastic then we’d be delighted to hear from you. We are always happy to meet potential applicants prior to interview; please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like any further information or to visit the school.
Pippa Carr
HR Manager
Laboratory Technician
Line of responsibility
The laboratory technicians will be directly responsible to the Head of Science
Job purpose
The laboratory technicians are responsible for:
· Ensuring that a safe, effective and efficient laboratory technical service is provided for use by students and teaching staff.
· Providing technical advice and assistance in the classroom to support students and to assist teaching staff with the provision of learning activities.
· Co-ordinating the use and development of practical resources and facilities within the science department.
· Ensuring that health and safety requirements and other relevant regulations are in place and adhered to, including the completion and recording of necessary checks.
Duties and responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities are indicated below. Other duties of an appropriate level and nature may also be required, as directed by the Headteacher.
· Establish and maintain good relationships with all students, parents/carers, colleagues and other professionals.
· Ensure that staff in the science department/s are aware of and comply with all health and safety requirements and other relevant regulations.
· In discussion with the head of science, organise and put in place contingency plans to meet the needs of the science department/s in the event of emergencies such as absence, power cuts or equipment failure.
· Ensure that the technician team is well resourced, organised and developed to meet the performance standards required by the science department.
· Ensure that equipment is in good working order and that laboratories, preparation areas and storerooms are in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
· Ensure the cleaning and maintenance of glassware, equipment and sinks.
· Manage the department supplies of stationary, textbooks and revision guides.
· Under the guidance of the head of science and her/his line manager, hold responsibility for the promotion and observance of a healthy and safe working environment. This includes:
o Actively leading and co-ordinating the assessment, monitoring and review of health and safety procedures and information resources.
o Keeping up to date with current procedures and practices through continuing professional development.
o Providing technical advice on health and safety issues and other relevant regulations to teachers and support staff.
o The safe treatment and disposal of used materials, including hazardous substances, and responding to actual or potential hazards.
o The safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials.
o Liaise with the RPS on the safe storage and use of radioactive materials
· Take a lead role in the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources and/or long-term projects, and offer professional guidance, assistance and support to students and teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum.
· Hold responsibility for setting up and monitoring systems used in the management and control of practical resources, including:
o Stock control, compiling orders, liaising and/or negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining appropriate records.
o Monitoring, controlling and maintaining financial records of departmental expenditure.
o Ensuring the availability of suitable materials and suggesting alternatives for suitability, sustainability and economy.
o Undertaking the lead role within the department/s on routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, testing and repairing of equipment to the required standard.
· Provide technical assistance to students, either individually when they are carrying out investigations or projects, or in-class assisting or advising students and staff on the practical aspects of the curriculum.
· Carry out and update risk assessments in accordance with school policies.
Attached documents
About Salesian School
Salesian School is characterised by the philosophy of the Salesian founder St John Bosco (1815-1888). He stressed high educational standards and sound moral and religious education. He insisted too on a friendly atmosphere in his schools where the idea of community could be fostered. We strive to ensure that every student experiences personally, a happy atmosphere that will help them to leave the school with a high level of confidence in their own abilities as well as excellent examination results. These goals are delivered through a strong pastoral system, excellent learning and teaching and an extensive range of sporting, cultural, physical and social extra-curricular activities.
It is at the foundation of our values to:
- Develop the whole person - mind, body and spirit
- Ensure relationships are key
- Ensure that all decisions are made in the best interests of the children
- Ensure that everything we do is based on Gospel values
We promise parents and students that we will:
- Ensure that students get the best results they are capable of achieving
- Develop the skills and attributes that students will need to be successful in the world of the future
- Develop the morals and values of our students to help them lead decent Christian lives and go on to promote these values throughout the world
We who work in Salesian Schools state our belief in our young people. We recognise that they come from differing backgrounds but that they are of equal value to God and to us. In the spirit of St John Bosco, we turn our efforts to those who stand in special need because of lack of material or emotional security.
We set out to create in our schools a joyful atmosphere in which the dignity and worth of each pupil and member of staff is recognised, developed and safeguarded. Our schools are noted for an atmosphere of welcome where all feel at home and a sense of safety and security. Staff are willing to be present with the pupils in friendship and to go that one step further, where this is necessary, to meet the needs of young people.
We strive to affirm, develop and challenge the abilities of each. We are concerned with the way in which each person matures within the context of the community. While recognising that national standards have a part to play, in seeking to achieve these, we emphasise the unique path each person will take. Our main criterion is personal worth. We prepare young people to be a positive influence in the places where they live and work with others.
Within our Salesian Schools we foster the spiritual, moral and religious development of our pupils and a lively celebration of prayer. In this, we respect where each one stands and his or her basic freedom to choose. However, we strive to present these important features of school life in a way that speaks to the needs and concerns of our young people.
We recognise that in our present age there are many social and educational tensions that stretch our staff, at times, to breaking point. In our schools, therefore, we undertake to affirm our commitment to and support for each other.
We also recognise that we are part of a network of schools within the Diocese and Local Area. We appreciate and respect the work of colleagues in these schools.
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