Science Technician - Maternity Cover

Support for students

Provide equipment, resources and advice for students under the direction of the class teacher

Support pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the teacher

Support for the teacher

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment

Timely and accurate preparation and use of specialist equipment / resources / materials as required by staff/curriculum/lesson plans etc.

Maintain records as requested

Ensure the health and safety and good behaviour of pupils at all times

Provide clerical/administration support

Support for the curriculum

Prepare equipment, materials and specimens for demonstration and practical work, including the safe preparation, delivery and disposal of hazardous substances

Deal safely with spills and breakages & dispose of laboratory waste safely

Collect or occasionally purchase items or materials locally when not stocked by our school suppliers

Monitor and manage stock and supplies, cataloguing as required

Maintenance of specialist equipment, check for quality/safety, undertake repairs/modifications within own capabilities and report other damages/needs

Demonstrate and assist others in safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes

Support for the School

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times e.g. clubs, extra-curricular activities