Science Technician

The Deanery CE Academy is a newly established school, in the heart of Wichelstowe with the most amazing facilities, inspirational staff and incredible students. We believe that we have a duty to enable all our students to flourish when they are at school and to equip them with the skills to live life in all its fullness - This is the foundation of our ethos and will form a significant part of our dialogue in all aspects of school life.

We are searching for a Science Technician to join us.

This is a permanent post working 30 hours a week term time only plus inset days.

To undertake, duties in support of the work of the teaching staff in the science department and deliver efficient technical support to the Science department, oversee all preparation, maintenance, storage, set up and clearing away of all materials and equipment used in science lessons. To work cooperatively and professionally with staff and students under the line management of the Head of Science. 

Duties and Responsibilities  

General Responsibilities  

• Prepare materials and equipment for science lessons  

• Maintain science laboratories and preparation rooms and their equipment, and services in good order and in line with health and safety expectations  

• Play an active role in developing innovative and inspiring practical Science lessons and show a willingness to expand/participate in activities for open days or events with other schools and universities  

• General duties in support of the teachers in the Science Department  

• Be pro-active with all health and safety issues by keeping up to date with CLEAPSS guidelines specific to your role 

• Follow scheduled health and safety audit expectations  

Specific Responsibilities – Teaching and Learning  

• Continually improve the effectiveness of student practical work by evaluations based on observing lessons, seeking feedback from science teachers and coming to conclusions  

• Understand how to enhance students’ learning through high quality practical work by observing practical lessons and performing some teaching assistant / demonstrator tasks  

• Update and enhance portfolios of practical work by editing and tweaking practical worksheets, instruction sheets and safety sheets, based on evaluation of practical work carried out by students  

Resources  

• Carry out risk assessments for technical activities  

• Dispose of waste materials safely and in line with agreed procedure  

• Collect apparatus and chemicals from storage  

• Prepare necessary solutions 

• Check individual components in and out for class use; 

• Arrange for apparatus including worksheets, books and audio-visual aids to be available and ready for lessons  

• Prepare experiments, set up apparatus and equipment for demonstrations and practical lessons as requested by teaching staff  

• Liaise with staff over use of equipment and stock 

• Advise staff of any problems, including safety aspects 

• Return apparatus, etc. and chemicals to storage as soon as practicable  

• Repair damages or arrange for this to be done as appropriate  

• Purchase of sundries from local supermarkets/suppliers  

Routine Maintenance of science laboratories, preparation rooms and all equipment  

• Maintain clean and tidy laboratories in conjunction with the teacher in charge of the room including the neutralisation and cleaning up of spillages 

• Store materials tidily  

• Keep equipment clean  

• Clean goggles, safety screens, fume cupboards and other items.  

• Carry out safety checks on equipment, e.g. Bunsen tubing etc 

Other 

• Undertaking reprographic duties and routine ‘resource’ tasks, as determined by the needs of the Science Department. 

Person Specification 

• IT literate 

• Effective and efficient communication skills, both verbal and written 

• Excellent organisational skills 

• Team worker 

This job description is not exhaustive and the post holder agrees to comply with any reasonable 

request from the Head of Science to ensure the smooth running of the Department. 

At The Deanery we can offer you:

• a friendly and welcoming academy.

• enthusiastic and motivated students

• a collaborative and friendly staff who work as a team to ensure the best outcomes for pupils

• a supportive leadership team and Academy Council.

• network support of DBAT and its academies

• high quality training

Salary : HAY9 £24,398 - £27,375 PRO RATA - £16,930 - £18,996  

Closing Date: Thursday 5th October at 9am

Interviews Week commencing 9th October

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. This appointment will be subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure; Disclosure by association document; proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer. Please note the proof of right to work in the UK will be required at interview. No CV's Accepted.