Science Technician

Part Time, Term Time – 2 days (14.4 hours) per week, term time only (plus INSET days) We are seeking to appoint a Science Technician to join us to work with our experienced team and support the Science Department, as a whole. Your role will be to co-ordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and help meet the practical needs of the science curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and support staff outside the department. Situated across 8 labs on a dedicated science floor you will get the chance to help across all the science subjects taught at NHSG. Your main responsibilities will be to ensure the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment and to: Prepare, set out, test and clear away equipment, apparatus, chemicals and materials for lessons, practical sessions and activities including cleaning, work surfaces, floor areas, work spaces, sinks and preparation areas, fixed and moveable/portable equipment; safe disposal of waste and/or surplus and/or perishable materials arising; returning all equipment to its correct storage location; and, resetting adjustable items to default status settings Provide practical assistance to the teacher during lessons, particularly where additional supervision of the activity is required or if any equipment or process malfunctions Assist pupils in safely using equipment, chemicals and materials and undertaking practical work, giving demonstrations as required and supporting them generally with the completion of practical tasks – in particular in relation to required practicals and safe storage of items for external examination Maintain protocols for standard practicals, keeping records and readings for practicals as required in accordance with departmental, school, GDST and external guidance and best practice Carry out regular and routine inspections, housekeeping and checks to ensure that all standing equipment (e.g. fixed AV equipment, display screens, fume cupboards, gas guards, stills, autoclave