School Science Technician
Clarus Education
- Islington, North London
- £20,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Co-ordinate the use of practical resources to provide equipment, materials and solutions as requested by teaching staff
- Maintain safety standards in relation to the provision of practical resources
- Provide technical assistance and assist during practical lessons as required, particularly Chemistry and Biology (Physics desirable)
- Build, assemble and deliver items of apparatus for use in lessons and practical assessments
- Maintain and service equipment as necessary to ensure it is always safe and in working order as well as liaising with external contacts to service equipment
- Collecting, checking, and returning equipment to stores in a timely manner
- Assist in the maintenance of stock control of chemicals and equipment
- Prepare solutions accurately and dispose of waste laboratory chemicals in accordance with current regulations
- Ensure that all laboratories, preparation rooms, equipment and resources are maintained to a clean and safe standard and are fully equipped.
- Operate systems for the management, control and storage of equipment, apparatus, and chemicals in accordance with safety requirements.
- Trialling practical activities to ensure they are safe and work effectively to give the intended outcomes
- Providing technical support to experienced and trainee teachers including health and safety guidance
- Keep up to date with developments in practical science and health and safety requirements
- Carrying out health and safety checks on laboratories, prep rooms and stores
- To check-off incoming orders, ensuring that any issues are raised with the supplier in a timely fashion
- Set up equipment for practical demonstrations, where necessary, informing the teacher concerned beforehand of any (unusual) alterations that may have become necessary to the demonstration
- Immediately report any concerns about Health and Safety to your Line Manager and the Premises Team
- Assist with school open evening and other school activities taking place within the Department of Science
- A strong understanding of laboratory safety is essential
- Applicants would benefit from relevant previous experience and familiarity with the preparation and handling of chemicals and scientific equipment
- Knowledge of recent curriculum developments at GCSE and A Level is highly desirable as is the ability to relate well to teenagers
- Strong practical and organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload
- Excellent scientific, technical and IT skills
- Effective communication and team working skills
- The ability to cope with competing demands.
- The ability to work using your own initiative
- A degree in science related subject