Science Technician

Job Title: TECHNICIAN (SCIENCE)

Grade: LCC Grade 6 - £21,972 – £22,374 59.86% FTE (Paid pro rata £13,152.44 - £13,393.08) 

Working Hours: 4 days per week – 9.00am until 4.00pm (less ½ hour lunch)

Monday – Friday Flexible on which days are worked

26 hours per week, Term time Only

Plus, an additional 26 hours to be worked across the year as directed by Science Curriculum Leader

Responsible to: Science Curriculum Leader

Functional Relationships: Teaching staff (Science), Senior science technician, Science Support Assistant, College Manger, other teaching and support staff, College members, pupils, Parents, local community.

Job Purpose: A contribution to the provision of a comprehensive and seamless support service to the College which improves pupil outcomes and learning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas of Responsibility

• To ensure the availability of appropriate chemicals, materials and equipment, enabling the effective delivery of Science lessons
• To contribute to the management of Health and Safety within the Dept with reference to CLEAPSS and other local guidance
• To maintain personal and professional development Tasks

A        TECHNICAL

• Repair, construction and testing of apparatus and equipment for each lesson and lab, preparation and disposal of solutions, chemicals and cultures in accordance with Health & Safety guidance and COSHH regulations
• Stock control of all consumable materials and worksheets/other written materials within budget, in consultation with Science Curriculum Leader
• To support the use of ICT within the Science Dept
• To provide support in a classroom as required.
• Assist with updating and filing of resource sheets within the dept. 

B        HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Responsibility for the maintenance of all laboratory safety equipment
• Recording and record keeping of consumable materials in accordance with the appropriate national and local regulations
• Responsibility for the organisation of maintenance checks and repairs of tools and equipment as required by local and national regulations
• Storage and use of chemicals in lines with COSHH and CLEAPSS regulations

C        NON TECHNICAL

• Washing/cleaning of apparatus after use and its replacement in the place of use or storage in the laboratories or in the preparation room – with assistance from a Science Support Assistant
• Entering of paperwork to the reprographics department for printing, and providing such printing to teachers.
• Cleaning of laboratory sinks, experiment preparation areas and fume cupboards
• Maintenance of fixtures and fittings within the laboratories and preparation room. Including gas, water and electrical supplies
•  Liaison with outside bodies to arrange visits.

D        GENERAL

Undertake duties elsewhere within the Support Team as required.  Such other duties as required commensurate with the grade of the post.

The tasks listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks to be undertaken, but rather a general outline of the main duties and responsibilities of the postholder. You may be asked to undertake other duties appropriate to the grading of the post, whether within the Science dept or elsewhere within the college, at the discretion of the Principal. This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. In fact the make up and emphasis of duties will be one area covered in annual review of the post and rewritten accordingly. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

It is vital to the ethos of the Support Team that the postholder is flexible in taking on additional tasks, willing to offer help to and cover for other members of the Team and treats co-operation and support for colleagues as a top priority.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• To ensure a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations
• To attend fire drills and staff meetings as required
• To attend training and professional development events as required
• To respect the confidential nature of personal information
• To support and sustain effective communications throughout the College

 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Participation in, contribution to and evaluation of training and development opportunities including those arising from annual staff review