Senior Science Technician
* Reporting to: Subject Leader for Science
* Responsible to: Headteacher
* Location: Reading
We are seeking a Senior Science Technician to ensure the effective facilitation of course delivery across the Science Department. This role requires a proactive individual who can coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities, manage equipment and material availability, and support the science curriculum's practical needs.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities under the guidance of the Subject Leader for Science.
2. Manage the availability of materials and equipment, handling conflicting demands and advising teaching staff of necessary changes.
3. Compile, source, and cost equipment and resource requests from teaching staff, suggesting economic alternatives to maintain stock levels.
4. Continually update knowledge of the curriculum to meet changing requirements.
5. Set up and remove apparatus in laboratories, developing practicals to meet curriculum demands and pupil needs.
6. Offer technical advice and plan advanced GCSE science experiments to ensure reliability in classroom settings.
7. Assess requests for practical equipment and resources, suggesting improvements or alternatives to teaching staff.
8. Provide effective advice on practical demonstrations to stu...