School science technician

Main Purpose of the Role: bull; Responsible to the Head of Science as a member of a team providing a technician service to the Science Department and in particular Chemistry. bull; Part of a team of three technicians, reporting to the Senior Technician, with training and support available. bull; To contribute to the overall work and ethos bull; To respect the confidentiality of the Academy and its students. Key Responsibilities for provision of practical requirements: bull; Preparing apparatus, materials and solutions, setting up/checking/issuing equipment and apparatus for use in practical activities including individual student requirements for assessment purposes. bull; Setting up demonstrations and AV equipment. bull; Retrieving and clearing away apparatus after use. bull; Constructing and modifying apparatus. bull; Co-operating with teaching staff in the development of apparatus and equipment for use in practical activities. Key Responsibilities for maintenance of facilities and resources: bull; Maintenance of laboratories to ensure a clean and orderly environment. bull; General maintenance (including cleaning) of apparatus and equipment. bull; Basic maintenance/checking of general laboratory services and facilities. Liaising with school caretaker, as appropriate. Reporting faults to Senior Science Technician. bull; Carrying out/arranging for the maintenance and repair of apparatus and equipment; keeping appropriate records. bull; Organisation and storage of equipment, apparatus and materials in accordance with statutory requirement. bull; Setting up and maintaining specialist resources within the Chemistry department. Key Responsibilities for organising and managing practical resources: bull; Maintaining appropriate stock levels of apparatus and chemicals. Carrying out stock checks of chemicals, consumables, apparatus and books. bull; Noting shortages/updating stock records and inventories. bull; Making local purchases for the department. bull; Preparation of requisitions, obtaining quotations, operating ordering procedures. Checking deliveries and invoices