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Please complete your application below, and we will promptly begin the recruitment process.
SALARY: Up to £23,000 per annum (please be aware that part time roles will be pro-rata’d)
JOB TYPE: Permanent
HOURS: Full Time
LOCATION: Stevenage and working across Group Sites
JOB PURPOSE:
Technicians are crucial to the smooth running of the Science Department and ensuring that the students have access to an organised and safe environment. They are an integral part of the science team, supporting Course Team Leaders in providing and maintaining a high quality provision and ensuring the appropriate resources are in place to enable students to meet their potential.
MORE THAN JUST A SALARY
1. Contributory pension scheme
2. For a full outline of benefits, click here
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications Essential Desirable A good general educationx Level 2 qualification in literacyx Level 2 qualification in numeracyx GCSE Level or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or National Certificate in Science or relevant qualifications/experiencex A Levels in relevant Science subjects x Skills and Competencies Excellent communication skillsx Interpersonal skillsx Computer literatex Excellent technical skills and experiencex Organisational skillsx Knowledge and Experience Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office applicationsx Relevant experience in a similar environmentx Ability to identify and solve faults and problemsx Other Qualities Team playerxx Flexible working practicesx Professional and approachablex Accuracy and attention to detailx Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervisionx
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3. To prepare laboratories and equipment for teacher/student use
4. To maintain laboratories/equipment, including maintaining stock and identifying suppliers required for new purchasing, and to diagnose and repair faulty equipment as appropriate
5. To liaise with other technicians/staff as required and to work as a team to support all areas of science.
6. To undertake general administrative and purchasing duties within the Science department, including the maintenance of inventories
7. To set up/pre-test apparatus/equipment/experiments/assessments for teachers/student projects and be familiar with the appropriate safety procedures and regulations
8. To be able to handle caustic, corrosive and toxic substances and be familiar with the appropriate safety procedures
9. To be responsible for the secure storage of equipment/chemicals which could be dangerous if misused
10. To prepare solutions to the required degree of accuracy
11. To be aware of/use/ensure teachers are aware of/use any special safety precautions required in Education Science/Electronics Laboratories
12. To supervise work-experience students
13. To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested by the line manager, or any more senior manager
14. To comply with health and safety procedures
15. To be aware of the School’s Equality and Diversity Policy and targets, and to promote equality of opportunity
16. To ensure adherence with Risk Management Policy, notifying the line manager or appropriate manager of any risks