Science and DT Technician

MAIN DUTIES SCIENCE The Senior Technician and Technician will be jointly responsible for all classrooms across lower school and post-16. Work will be delegated by the Senior Technician each week. Technicians will endeavour to minimise workload of other technicians and prepare practical’s that are in common throughout the week. To have control of the keys to the poison cupboard, the radioactive drawer, the inflammable materials container and all other stock cupboards. To be responsible for labelling, dating and storing of chemicals and for logging radioactive materials in and out. To prepare apparatus, materials and solutions and to set up and check equipment and apparatus for use in practical classes and for demonstrations. To retrieve and clear away apparatus. To assist in the preparation and setting up of apparatus, materials and equipment for use in practical examinations or assessments including the practice of assessed/required practical and providing sample results for staff (providing sufficient notice is given). To undertake general repair and construction of simple items of apparatus. To maintain laboratory services eg cleaning sinks, clearing and tidying up at the end of every lesson. To dispose of waste laboratory materials in accordance with safety guidelines. To assist in the organisation and storage of equipment, materials and apparatus as required and, given reasonable notice to ensure that appropriate apparatus is available when needed. To liaise with the Senior Science Technician about the requisitioning and purchase of subject specific materials so they can pass such information to the Science Curriculum Leaders. To undertake responsibility for reprographic material as requested and for ensuring such material is available at the time and in the place specified. To keep the Senior Technician informed on the expenditure incurred on reprographics so they can pass such information to the Science Curriculum Leaders. To assist with the administration tasks of the Science department e.g. organising assessments into classes in preparation for marking/data input. To catalogue the allocation of student exercise books and textbooks and teachers’ inspection book materials. To bring such information to the Senior Technician. To make regular stock checks of items, to complete an annual stock check inventory and give appropriate advice about re-ordering equipment and materials. This information to be made available to the Senior Technician and the Science Curriculum Leaders. Ensure an up-to-date inventory of available equipment is accessible by staff. To order and check delivery of furniture, equipment, stationery and materials. To liaise with the Senior Technician about orders and breakages. To monitor and report regularly to the Science Curriculum Leaders and Senior Technician on all matters arising from capitation and other funding. To report regularly to the Science Curriculum Leaders and Senior Te