Biology Technician

JOB TITLE: Biology Technician

LOCATION: Giggleswick School

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Science

HOURS OF WORK: 25 hours per week, 8.30am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday (0.56 FTE). Term Time Only plus 1 week. Attendance at all INSET days is required.

SALARY:  Grade A.2 Points 5 – 9 £19,015.46 – £23,113.83 per annum, depending on experience. This is a full-time equivalent salary range. (At 0.56 FTE this equates to £10,648.66 - £12,943.74).

 1 FTE ANNUAL LEAVE:  25 days holiday (plus 8 Bank Holidays) to be taken during the school holidays.

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JOB PURPOSE

As part of Giggleswick School’s Science Department, this role plays a vital role in enriching and supporting practical teaching lessons and co-curricular offerings at Giggleswick. The technician will work alongside staff, pupils and their fellow science technicians in order to support practical work in the thriving department.

Main duties and responsibilities

Flexibility is required depending on the day-to-day requirements of the Department. Whilst the nature of the job is varied, depending on topics taught and practical requirements, certain weekly tasks are listed below as guidelines:

·        Setting up equipment to teaching staff requirements

·        Upkeep and monitoring of practical requisition software

·        Monitoring, ordering and safe disposable of stock and consumables within the department

·        Preparation of materials and solutions for class practical work and demonstrations

·        Ensuring laboratories meet health & safety requirements

·        Upkeep of the fabric of the science laboratories

·        Maintaining records of departmental accounts

·        Undertaking science department audits

·        Administration duties such as reprographics and external communications

·        Attendance on relevant health & safety and CPD courses

·        Any other duties as required which are commensurate with the grading of the post.

Other

1.   Other tasks may develop and been added to this role, following suitable training and subject to time available.

2.   Be fully knowledgeable of the Health and Safety regulations in the area of responsibility.

3.   Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not have been identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Head to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

4.   This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the Line Manager and member of staff and will be reviewed annually.

Probation Period

The first six months of employment will be probationary. The probationary period may be extended at the School’s discretion.

Health & Safety

You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, Giggleswick School’s Health and Safety policy.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact Rachel Atack, HR Manager & Deputy Bursar, reatack@giggleswick.org.uk

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times.  

 If in the course of carrying out your duties you become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, he/she must report any concerns to the school’s designated safeguarding lead, or to the Headmaster.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.

School Values

Ensure your work, communication and approach conforms brand values and style of the school. You will need to be aware and comply with the Giggleswick school rules, policies and procedures at all times, as detailed in the handbook you will be provided with at induction.