SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Title: Science Technician

Job Purpose:

To provide technical support services to the Science Faculty, including the preparation of materials, setting up and clearing away of equipment for class practical sessions and maintaining equipment for use.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

ORGANISATION

• Organise the preparation and construction of materials and equipment for use in lessons.

Work as support to teachers in lessons as appropriate.

• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes.

Organise the use of display space within the department as directed by the Head of Faculty.

ADMINISTRATION

Keep a check on departmental stock levels and support the Senior Science Technician to administer the ordering, issue and distribution of stock.

Carry out routine administrative tasks for the Head of Faculty /Senior Science Technician e.g.
photocopying.

RESOURCES

Operate relevant equipment/ICT packages (e.g., Microsoft Office, internet, intranet, digital media equipment).

Maintain and repair the apparatus/equipment used by the Science Facility and report other damages/needs.

Report any IT hardware or software issues in the Faculty to the IT Team.

Construct items within the department to improve effective use of space and/or delivery of the curriculum.

• Maintain tidy and organised work spaces and storage areas.

Provide support your Science technician colleagues.

Oversee maintenance of specialist apparatus/equipment, check apparatus/equipment and ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to.

Provide advice and guidance to staff, students, parents/carers and others.

Other

• Science Technicians must be trained first aiders.