Archway Learning Trust Β· Nottingham
Utilise and organise practical
resources and facilities, providing assistance and advice on current best practice in the practical needs of
the curriculum. Preparation of materials, stock and standard
solutions, specimens and apparatus required
for demonstrations and for practical work. Setting up and testing
of demonstration experiments and ensuring that they will work satisfactorily. Sterilisation and cleaning of apparatus. Care of animals and plants kept for observation and experimental purposes. Testing of new experiments. Assisting in the preparation of audio/visual and other IT related aids and maintaining AVA equipment used
within the science faculty. Safe disposal
of biological and chemical residues
and other waste material. Promoting the observance of a safe working environment through: Proactively contributing to the assessment, monitoring and review of safe working practices and procedures; Keeping abreast
of βbest practicesβ through networking and continuing professional development; The provision of technical advice
and administrative support
on safety issues
to teaching staff; The storage
and accessibility of equipment and materials. The provision of first aid within the science faculty
and the maintenance of first
aid equipment in the
area. Operating laboratory documentation systems including
required legal records
e.g. alcohols, poisons, and flammables. The care, maintenance and general upkeep
of the science laboratories. Ordering equipment from suppliers, receiving
it and checking the orders. Assist in the administration and distribution of cover work for absent
teaching staff. The administration of clerical tasks to support
the department The creation
& maintenance of laboratory wall displays