Job Description
Contract: 37 hrs per week / 40 wks pa (term time plus 2 weeks)
Contracted Hours: Mon – Thurs 8.00am to 4.00pm & Fri 8.00am to 3.30pm (incl 30mins unpaid break)
We have an exciting opportunity available for someone to join our Science Team. As a Senior Science Technician, you will provide an efficient and effective range of support services in the Science Department, to aid the delivery of highquality teaching to students.
The successful candidate will:
- Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to relate to a wide range of people;
- Be able to work well as part of a team but also demonstrate the initiative and ability to work alone;
- Have excellent attention to detail;
- Be able to demonstrate that they meet the requirements set out in the person specification;
- Be required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure check;
Key Responsibilities:
Line management responsibility for science technicians:
- Supervise the team of Science Technicians to provide an efficient range of technical services to the Science Department, advising and assisting teaching staff on technical matters to support pupil learning.
- Assist the Health and Safety Lead in maintaining a safe environment within the laboratories, advise staff and pupils of health and safety issues within the laboratory, promote good practice at all times.
- Ensure that chemicals and radioactive sources are stored, handled, and disposed of in a safe manner in accordance with COSHH regulations, and that any chemical waste is disposed of in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Working under the supervision and direction of the Head of Science, implement and review policies and procedures for COSHH and Health and Safety, including Risk Assessment in the Science Department, in relation to equipment use and storage and the storage and usage of chemicals.
- Keep and up-to-date stock, list of all science assets, chemicals and equipment and ensure maintenance of all items.
- Undertake the preparation of chemicals, material, and equipment for use during classes, experiments and during examinations, including 'A' Levels and where appropriate test experiments for viability. This will include shopping for specific items e.g., hearts for dissection.
- Deliver all necessary chemicals, equipment, and paperwork to classrooms in preparation for lessons and collect when the lesson is completed.
- Demonstrate practicals to teachers and students as required and assist in lesson as required including to cover Head of Department and other staff if they need to leave the room for any reason.
- Advise staff on availability and use of equipment. Ensure the equipment is properly maintained. Inform the Head of Science on the need for replacement equipment.
- Act as RPS (Radiation Protection Supervisor) for the school and carry out necessary annual and more frequent tests on radioactive equipment as required and necessary.
- Support Head of Science in the implementation of laboratory rules and whole college policy statements.
- Maintain a stock control system for chemicals, equipment, textbooks, and stationery resources within science. Advise Head of Science of the need to order goods as necessary to maintain agreed stock levels.
- Manage the science budget and report spend against budget to the Head of Science.
- Carry out a daily, weekly, and monthly visual check of laboratories and science department and report and rectify any issues in liaison with the Head of Science and Site Staff. Liaise with external contractors as necessary.
- Be responsible for security within the science department including managing the stock of door keys and ensuring electricity and gas are off and doors are locked.
- Develop and maintain a library of work sheets, to support the teaching staff in the delivery of programmes of work where appropriate and support the Head of Science with a range of administrative support i.e., reprographics, filing, telephone coverage and notification of instances where pupils are without a teacher.
- Oversee cover work set within the department and ensure cover teachers have the appropriate paperwork and equipment they need. Log any issues on the system e.g., behaviour.
- Conduct performance appraisals and arrange CPD for science technicians following school policy and undertake appropriate training to enhance performance of duties.
- Undertake any duties as reasonably requested by the Headteacher that are in keeping with the principal responsibilities of this post.
- To be responsible for the overseeing (inputting data, reviewing), the computerised records showing academic level of all pupils.
- To support Head of Science with organising Science College events, including Excellence Week, new intake evening, options evening, transition days Year 6 into 7 and hosting visitors.
- Provide the Head of Science with updates from CLEAPSS in relation to science in school and provide student hazards for practicals and information for science staff.
- Provide whole school support e.g., for exams and ensure students follow science department and lab rules.
- Provide First Aid cover as part of the school’s provision.
- Assist the Head of Science in timetabling rooms, keeping master requisitions up-to-date and devising the teaching rota.
- Attend regular science team meetings to update on Health and safety issues in the department and to impart any other relevant information.
If you have experience in a science based environment and would like to join our team, please do not hesitate to apply.
How to apply:
If you wish to join Huxlow Science College, please download our Application Pack from our website www.huxlow.northants.sch.uk or contact the college on Tel: 01933 650496
Prospective applicants are very welcome to visit the college and meet staff and pupils. If you are interested in visiting the College, please contact Kerry Hughes or Sonya-Earby-Martin via the above contact details.
All completed applications should be sent FAO Kerry Hughes (PA to the Headteacher) via email detailed in the information pack or Huxlow Science College, Finedon Road, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5TY.
Equal Opportunities:
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.
Safeguarding:
Huxlow Science College is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, Reference, Identity, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are essential for all posts at the College.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,979.00-£21,487.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Senior Science Technician
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