School Vision:

We believe a great values driven education has the power to transform futures. Every student who joins us will receive the very best education and will be prepared to take their place in the world with confidence, purpose, enthusiasm and strength of character. Our shared Christian values of Love, Co-operation, Stewardship, Respect and Service permeate all the work undertaken in college. Students are encouraged to recognise the importance of education in their own fulfilment as individuals.

Science Technician Main Duties / Responsibilities:

·         Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment.

·         Organise the preparation of necessary solutions and construction of materials and equipment for practical experiments

·         Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials

·         Work as support to teachers in lessons as appropriate

·         Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes/training

·         Organise the use of display space within the department and throughout Christ’s College as directed by the Head of Science and College Leadership Team.

·         Maintain, repair and take inventory of apparatus and reagents and report other damages/needs.

·         Liaise with staff over equipment and safety issues.

·         Run trials of experiments and demonstrations.

Administration:

·         Monitor and manage departmental stock levels within an agreed budget and administer the ordering, issue and distribution of stock and supporting others to do in the Science department

·         Carry out routine administrative tasks for the Head of Science eg. photocopying, filing, collecting post, running errands, typing etc.

Resources:

Operate relevant equipment/ICT packages (e.g. MS Office, internet, intranet, E-mail, photography equipment, Arbor)

·         Construct items within the department to improve effective use of space and/or delivery of the curriculum

·         Maintain tidy and organised work spaces and storage areas

·         Maintenance of specialist apparatus/equipment, check apparatus/equipment and ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to

·         Provide advice and guidance to staff, students, parents/carers and others

Please see attached job description for Person Specification. 

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Note:  This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It  may be amended to meet the changing needs of the school. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement on any changes.