Science and Art Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION Your primary responsibility would be to provide technician services to the Science, Art and DT departments on a day-to-day basis. This includes: Preparing, setting out and clearing away apparatus, equipment and chemicals Assembling, making and repairing equipment Preparing experiments and demonstrations, including dissections Maintaining a safe and clean workspace and apparatus Servicing the equipment and other practical areas in the departments, maintaining class sets of equipment Stock keeping and advising staff of impending shortfalls. Helping and advising staff and students with their equipment needs Checking inventories and maintaining records Attending appropriate training courses To assist in conducting risk assessments and ensuring safe working practices. To assist in the management of the Health and Safety within the subject areas To liaise with staff regarding resources as an ongoing process throughout the year. Using software packages, such as MS Excel, to input and process departmental data Supporting teaching staff with practical activities in class Helping with other aspects of classes, e.g. talks and demonstrations Any other duty as required by the Principal PERSON SPECIFICATION Enjoy working with children An interest in and enthusiasm for supporting sciences, art and DT Effective use of ICT and other specialist equipment and resources. Must be a team player, with good communication skills Should have the ability to plan ahead, anticipate problems and be well organised Enjoy working in an environment of change with a degree of flexibility and good humour Experience of working in a school environment is an advantage, but not necessary Subject knowledge and knowledge of the relevant policies, codes of practice and legislation would be an advantage Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as it relates to the work of a school is an advantage Knowledge of safe working practices in relation to the handling and usage of hazardous equipment, chemicals and tools is an advantage