We are seeking to appoint a science technician in the junior school for 40 hours a week during term-time (35 weeks per year)

The junior school science technician performs a vital support role in the preparation, organisation and storage of materials and equipment for practical work in lessons.

• Following safety procedures within the relevant guidance and keeping up to date e.g., through CLEAPSS advice
• Preparing, setting out and clearing away apparatus and chemicals
• Preparing experiments and demonstrations including dissections
• Washing up glassware and cleaning apparatus
• Assembling, making, and repairing equipment e.g. servicing microscopes, repairing ray boxes and glass bending & cutting to make delivery tubes and stirrers.
• Servicing the laboratories and other practical areas in the departments, maintaining class sets of equipment kept in each laboratory
• Noting stock levels, replacing and replenishing
• Preparing for open days, science week and primary school science morning
• Helping and advising staff with their apparatus needs
• Checking inventories and maintaining records
• Caring for plants and animals, also plant propagation
• Taking part in the current appraisal arrangements
• Attending appropriate training courses e.g. Health & Safety, Lab Management, and Microscope Maintenance.
• Reporting maintenance and cleaning issues
• Supporting in lessons where appropriate

• Preparing all online technician worksheets.
• Using software packages, such as MS Excel, to input and process departmental data
• Supporting teaching staff with practical activities e.g. weekly science club
• Helping with other aspects of classes e.g. talks and demonstrations
• Placing all authorised orders, checking deliveries against orders and maintaining all administration in relation to orders
• Recording and maintaining the departmental budget and petty cash
• Maintaining the departmental diary in order to prioritise workload and advise on clashes of equipment required by staff
• Recording and updating equipment and chemical inventories
• Trialling and researching new experiments.
• Attending open days/mornings and helping with experiments and communicating with visitors
• Liaising regularly with head of department regarding lab administration and ordering
• Researching and advising on health and safety and duty of care issues

• Must be a team player, with excellent communication skills
• Should have strong organisational skills, the ability to plan ahead, anticipate problems and manage time efficiently
• Be adaptable in a fast-paced environment.