Physics Technician
Lewes Old Grammar School
Lewes
- Expired
- Salary:
- £20,000 - £24,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2018
- Apply by:
- 24 May 2018
Job overview
We are a happy and successful school in Lewes with a strong track record of Science results. We are looking for an experienced and professional Physics Technician to join us from September 2018.
Our team of Science teachers includes three Physics specialists, two Chemists and four Biologists, most of who teach their speciality at least 90% of the time. Students from Year 6 also use our laboratories on occasion throughout the year and are taught by a Science specialist.
Our timetable runs over two weeks and the majority of Science lessons are 70 minutes long. Some A-level lessons are 105 minutes to allow plenty of time for practical work.
Role:
To provide technical support to the School’s Physics teaching staff in the delivery of class practical experiments and teacher demonstrations .
Duties:
- Assembling equipment required for lessons, from information provided by the teachers, from the course books or from the technician notes.
- Setting up demonstrations of Physics principles, from information provided by the teachers, from the course books, from the technician notes or from research on the web.
- Maintaining stock levels of consumables and keeping an inventory of equipment.
- Assisting with the day to day administration of safety and in keeping the lab tidy and safe.
- Repairing broken/damaged equipment.
- To support teachers in the process of ordering practical equipment.
- Maintaining the radiation use log and regular stock checks under the direction of the school’s Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS).
- Assisting other technicians in Chemistry and Biology, where required, under direction (i.e. helping to move apparatus and equipment).
Personal specification/skills:
- Practical skills and knowledge of basic electrical circuits. To be able to identify components such as capacitors, resistors and diodes. To be able to check and replace fuses.
- Ability to use an oscilloscope, electrical meters etc., to take measurements.
- An appreciation of safety requirements and safety equipment.
- IT/computer literate. Use of Word, Excel etc.
- Practical DIY skills in woodwork or similar to assemble models etc.
- Ability to work independently with a proactive attitude.
- Good organisational skills are essential to ensure that everything is delivered to the right lab on time.
If you feel that you have the qualities we are looking for, we would be delighted to hear from you.
A handover period of approximately 3 days will be required so flexibility to attend some days this academic term (before 6th July) would be advantageous.
Attached documents
About Lewes Old Grammar School
Lewes Old Grammar School is an independent, co-educational, all-through school in East Sussex. The historic town of Lewes has a population of 17,000 and is known for its annual bonfire festival.
The school can trace its roots to an educational foundation started by Agnes Morley during the reign of Henry VIII. At its last inspection there were 509 pupils on the school roll, between the ages of 3 and 18.
Headmaster
Robert Blewitt
Values and vision
Lewes Old Grammar School is committed to creating an environment where each individual is known and cared for. Students are supported to achieve their academic potential. Teachers strive to develop young people who are at ease with themselves and confident to face the challenges of life.
Central to the school’s vision is the conviction that each child is an individual who has valuable capabilities. The curriculum provides opportunities that teach students how to think, rather than simply what to think. Questions are valued above answers and the pursuit of excellence is valued above standardised performance.
ISI report
“As pupils moves through the junior school they read with increasing fluency and understanding, they listen well and follow instructions diligently. Pupils speak confidently, they can reason and argue coherently and are able to talk about their work with ease. They develop strong writing skills, seen in both factual and creative writing.”
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