Science Technician

If you are looking for your next role as a Science Technician, we would love to hear from you! Orchard Park High School have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our existing Science team on a part-time basis. As the Science Technician, you will be expected to co-ordinate the use and maintenance of practical resources and facilities, and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the science curriculum. Your main responsibilities will be to: ● Support staff with preparation and organisation of resources prior to lessons, during lessons and after lessons. ● To manage the technical, administrative and resource provision across the Science Department. ● To support the curriculum delivery and development of the Science curriculum through creative planning of practical elements. ● Ensure all equipment is prepared for lessons in accordance with teacher specifications. ● Organisation, preparation, repair, cleaning, transport and collection of all subject related equipment and materials. ● Assist and support in practical and extra-curricular lessons as requested. ● Understand the biology, chemistry and physics syllabi and schemes of work in order to prepare for practical lessons. ● Keeping up to date records and logs of stock and preparation of stock orders. ● Ensure full implementation of all Health and Safety regulations across the subject areas, including carrying out risk assessments for technician activities. ● Organise the safe and secure disposal of hazardous waste. ● Organise the efficient storage and record keeping of chemicals, equipment and machinery. ● Carry out maintenance, repair and safety checks on equipment and record faults and action taken. ● Keep up to date with Health and Safety regulations and with subject specific developments. ● Ensure the effective/efficient deployment of resources. ● Obtaining purchases necessary for lessons and technician tasks. Why join School name and Greenshaw