Science Technician

Science Technician

Job Type: Term Time, Permanent

Location: Attleborough NR17 1RL

Hours: 37 hours per week.

Salary: FTE £23,500 - £25,119 per annum Pro rata £20,394 - £22,194 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay.

The School is located in the beautiful and historic village of Old Buckenham in Norfolk. The school benefits from being within a stunning, rural setting; with a drive and focus on ensuring our students are provided with every opportunity to become successful members of society.

The Role

The Science Technician is responsible for supporting and maintaining the laboratory, preparation room, equipment and consumables.

• Carry out maintenance and basic first line repairs of science equipment, if necessary recommending repairs by outside contractors or replacement to supervisor
• Prepare all equipment and resources for demonstration purposes or for use by teaching staff and pupils. Make up standard solutions. Construct and modify apparatus. Deliver equipment to laboratories. Care for plants.
• Clean equipment and laboratories after use, including chemical spillages. Clean laboratory sinks and supervise emptying of sink traps. Carry out health and safety checks on laboratories, preparation rooms and stores.
• Ensure safe storage of laboratory equipment in line with health and safety regulations (COP). Collecting, checking and returning equipment to stores. Stocktaking, cataloguing and resource control.
• Dispose of chemicals safely and in line with health and safety regulations. This may include safe disposal and management of radioactive materials.
• May be required to support teaching staff in lesson delivery, e.g. practical demonstrations. Trial practical activities. Keep up to date with developments in practical science and advise teachers accordingly. Develop new activities.
• Attend lessons when required to assist pupils with practical work. Provide technical support to students/ pupils including health and safety guidance.
• Carry out risk assessment for technician activities. Ensure teachers have appropriate risk assessments for the practical’s that they intend to deliver. Provide health and safety guidance to inexperienced and trainee teachers. Keep up to date with health and safety requirements and advise staff accordingly. Carry out safety checks including electrical equipment, eye protection, chemicals that deteriorate, glassware, Bunsen burner tubing, etc
• Placing orders, checking deliveries and invoices. Keeping financial records
• Assist with field trips/visits. Science clubs and competitions. Open days and evenings
• Laminating, collating, filing and photocopying.

Skills &Qualifications

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and
• an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others.
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and
• flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team.
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities.
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
• A willingness to undertake appropriate training to ensure that you are able to fully meet all aspects of the specification.

Benefits

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this award-winning school, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.

Sapientia Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.