• Prepare and deliver materials, equipment and resources for science lessons and practical activities 
• Maintain science laboratories, preparation rooms, equipment and services in good working order 
• Coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities, liaising with teaching and support staff to meet curriculum needs 
• Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources and long-term projects 
• Provide guidance, support and technical advice to teachers, students and trainee technical staff 
• Ensure a healthy, safe and compliant working environment 
• Organise day-to-day technical operations and support teachers during practical work when required 

 Main Duties / Responsibilities: 

The post holder will: - 

Organisation & Support for the Curriculum  

• Prepare and organise resources, including assembling apparatus and producing reprographics 
• Carry out risk assessments for technician activities and contribute to lesson-related safety planning 
• Lead on stock control, ordering and supplier liaison, maintaining all relevant records.  
• Ensure equipment undergoes regular checking, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, testing and repair to required standards 

Health & Safety  

•  Contribute to the assessment, monitoring and review of health and safety procedures and information resources 
• Keep up to date with current practices through continuing professional development 
• Provide technical advice on health and safety matters to teaching and trainee technical staff 
• Ensure safe storage, handling and disposal of materials, including hazardous substances 
• Respond appropriately to actual or potential hazards and ensure safe accessibility of equipment and materials 

Resources, Budget, Stock & Ordering  

Resource Management  

•  Prepare, maintain and organise equipment, chemicals and materials for practical lessons  
• Ensure all resources are safe, functional and suitable for planned activities 
• Advise teaching staff on resource availability and adapt or develop materials to support curriculum needs 

Budget Responsibilities  

• Work within allocated departmental budgets when sourcing equipment and materials 
• Provide cost estimates for practical activities and planned purchases 
• Assist in planning future resource expenditure and pursue cost-effective options without compromising safety or quality 

Stock Control  

• Monitor stock levels of consumables, chemicals and equipment 
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including those required for hazardous materials 
• Use stock-rotation systems to reduce waste and maintain resource quality 
• Identify shortages early to prevent disruption to teaching 

Ordering & Procurement  

• Source suppliers and obtain competitive quotes 
• Place orders in accordance with school procurement procedures 
• Track orders and verify that deliveries match purchase requests 
• Maintain order forms, receipts and relevant documentation, including safety data sheets (SDS) 

Knowledge and Expertise  

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant discipline 
• Good numeracy and literacy skills 
• Specialist training relevant to the role 
• Effective use of ICT systems and specialist equipment/resources 
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies, codes of practice and legislation 
• Ability to self-evaluate and actively pursue professional learning opportunities 
• Ability to build effective relationships with children and adults 
• Relevant first aid knowledge 
• Willingness to undertake additional training and staff development 
• Understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities policies 
• Willingness to support and promote the Catholic ethos of the school 

  Promotion of Corporate Values:   

•  To ensure that our stakeholders are supported to the agreed standards according to the school’s Christian values   
• To ensure that a high level of confidentiality is maintained in all aspects of work   

  Flexibility:   

The successful candidate may be required to carry out other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade, as requested by the line manager or the Co-Principals.  

What we offer: 

• Two-week October Half Term 
• We support flexible working and have family friendly policies  
• Consistent, whole school commitment to learning systems leading to excellent student behaviour 
• High quality CPD with implementation time to embed training 
• Established coaching culture and focus on career progression 
• Supportive appraisal policy 
• Paid lunch duties
• Early finish at the end of the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms. 
• Nursery wrap around provision for staff members with children at SMSJ, staff are allocated a place for their children (in line with The School’s Admissions Policy) 
• Access to free counselling and other wellbeing support 
• Termly staff social events and tea and cake Fridays 
• Carpark and off-street parking