Senior Science Technician

Senior Science Technician

Silverdale School is seeking an experienced science professional who will provide a comprehensive efficient and effective range of technical support to meet the needs of the department. This will include preparation and maintenance of resources, ordering of supplies and supporting both staff and students in the classroom. You will need to be enthusiastic, flexible and confident in supporting practical work to A level. You may be required to work across all science departments but specific departmental training will be provided where appropriate.

Key Responsibility Areas:
– To be responsible for the curriculum resources of the science department, to the standards required by the school, trust and any appropriate external bodies. This will include but is not limited to:

Support for Students
-Support students in accessing appropriate resources, materials and learning activities under the guidance of relevant teaching colleagues.

Support for the Teacher
– Create and maintain a purposeful, safe, orderly and productive working environment
– Timely and accurate preparation and use of specialist equipment, resources and materials as required by staff, the curriculum/lesson plans.
– Maintain accurate records as required by the department and assist with the operation, maintenance and development of administrative procedures relating to technical duties within the school.
– Ensure a healthy & safe working environment for both staff and students in line with school expectations and health & safety working practices.

Support for the Curriculum
– Monitor, manage and order stock and supplies, under the direction of the Head of Department
– Maintain departmental risk registers, asset registers & inventories etc.
– Maintenance of specialist equipment & resources, check for quality/safety, undertake safety checks, cleaning, repairs/modifications within own capabilities and report other damages/needs
– Demonstrate and assist others in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials.
– Maintain safety records and review risk assessment documentation as required
– Adapt quickly to the changing needs and demands of the curriculum
– Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes
– Ensure departmental display boards, safety notices and leaflet displays etc. are kept up to date as directed by the Head of Department

Key Responsibility Areas:
To be responsible for the curriculum resources of the science department, to the standards required by
the school, trust and any appropriate external bodies. This will include but is not limited to:
Support for Students
 Support students in accessing appropriate resources, materials and learning activities under the
guidance of relevant teaching colleagues.
Support for the Teacher
 Create and maintain a purposeful, safe, orderly and productive working environment
 Timely and accurate preparation and use of specialist equipment, resources and materials as
required by staff, the curriculum/lesson plans.
 Maintain accurate records as required by the department and assist with the operation,
maintenance and development of administrative procedures relating to technical duties within
the school.
 Ensure a healthy & safe working environment for both staff and students in line with school
expectations and health & safety working practices.
Support for the Curriculum
 Monitor, manage and order stock and supplies, under the direction of the Head of Department
 Maintain departmental risk registers, asset registers & inventories etc.
 Maintenance of specialist equipment & resources, check for quality/safety, undertake safety
checks, cleaning, repairs/modifications within own capabilities and report other damages/needs
 Demonstrate and assist others in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials.
 Maintain safety records and review risk assessment documentation as required
 Adapt quickly to the changing needs and demands of the curriculum
 Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes
 Ensure departmental display boards, safety notices and leaflet displays etc. are kept up to date as directed by the Head of Department

Closing date for applications: Thursday 8th April 2021

For more information, or to apply, visit Chorus Education Trust’s website.