Main Responsibilities

·         To maintain the Prep Science Lab and Design & Technology rooms 

·         To ensure preparation areas are clean, tidy, safe, and orderly

·         To prepare resources, equipment, materials and any scientific experiments for lessons, demonstrations, displays, exhibitions, and clubs

·         To assist academic staff and pupils with practical work and Co-Curricular activities 

·         To clear away equipment, materials, and resources from scientific experiments at the end of lessons 

·         To ensure the maintenance of adequate stock and resources 

·         To order and purchase resources for upcoming topics, recommending stock needed and preparing draft requisitions for signature 

·         To be proactive and have an awareness of curriculum changes 

·         To work and liaise with technicians in the Senior School, when appropriate 

·         To assist teachers during lessons as required 

Team Skills

·         To have a flexible approach to rotas, by agreement with the Head of Prep, for issues such as the timing of lunch breaks and covering for absent colleagues 

·         To work with a range of different people in a supportive and cooperative manner 

·         To attend planning meetings and CPD sessions as required 

Safety

·         To keep up to date with safety legislation 

·         To liaise with the Science and DT teachers regarding safety matters and advise them of any potential problems with materials or equipment 

·         To periodically test and repair equipment to ensure that it is in good working order, and when necessary, liaise with external contractors regarding the repair of equipment, by agreement with the Subject Leads 

·         To be willing to gain qualifications in first aid and food safety to support lessons 

·         To ensure that any appropriate chemicals and resources are stored correctly and safely 

·         To assist with the preparation of risk assessments as required 

Additional Duties

·         To assist teachers with photocopying and administration tasks 

·         To perform any additional duties as may be reasonably assigned to the Technician by the Director or Head of Prep