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Science Technician

Bowland High, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4QS

This job expired on 15 July 2019 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2019

• Closing date

  15 July 2019 at 1am

• Date listed

  9 July 2019

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,426 to £19,171 per year (full-time equivalent)

Science Technician job summary

JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Science Technician
GRADE: Grade 4 SCP 4-6 – 32.5 hrs per week, term time only
CAR USER: n/a
LOCATION: Bowland High, Grindleton, Clitheroe, BB7 4QS
RESPONSIBLE TO: Curriculum Leader Science
STAFF RESPONSIBLE FOR: n/a
JOB PURPOSE: The main objectives to be achieved by the Post Holder
To provide technical and administrative support for the science department under the guidance of the Curriculum Leader for Science.
To liaise with and provide technical support to the science staff in maintaining safe and effective teaching and learning environments within their areas that meet both health and safety standards and the requirements of the classes involved.
To co-ordinate the provision and use of practical resources and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical curricular needs of science.
MAIN ACTIVITIES What the Post Holder will actually do
What prescribed duties the Post Holder will have
• Preparation, assembly, setting up and testing of materials, components, apparatus and equipment for practical classes/examinations/assessments, retrieval and clearing away after use. Assisting with demonstrations if required.
• Assist teaching staff in the identification of the technical support needs generated by the curriculum and development of the curriculum if required.
• Modify and/or construct simple apparatus using basic workshop skills.
• Provide technical advice to teachers and pupils including assistance in practical classes where appropriate.
• General maintenance, including cleaning of apparatus and equipment. Carrying out simple repairs.
Reporting or arranging repair of more complex faults. Assisting in keeping appropriate records.
• Lock laboratories and stores and secure equipment when not in use.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels within the department, carry out stock checks and make local purchases. Handle petty cash and records, check deliveries and liaise with the Finance Department where appropriate.
• Observe COSHH regulations when meet requests for apparatus and materials for microbiological, radioactive and chemical work.
• Ensure correct use and simple maintenance of ICT equipment specific to the science department in consultation with the ICT Technician.
Health and Safety Regulations
• Ensure communication between the science department and relevant Health and Safety co-ordinator in school and outside agencies regarding science department health and safety matters.
• Operate a system for the safe storage of equipment, apparatus and materials, including chemicals and radio actives.
• Dispose of waste laboratory materials, including chemical and biological waste.
• Maintain laboratories, storage rooms and preparation rooms in a safe manner, in accordance with departmental policy.
• Maintain and issue apparatus, equipment and tools appropriately.
• Provide advice and assistance to staff on safe working practices and problems relating to health and safety, in particular on the use of apparatus and equipment.
• May be required, when trained, to provide first aid treatment of minor laboratory injuries and maintain first aid equipment in laboratory areas.

Curriculum Support
• Participate in the development of the science department’s practical and technical facilities to meet teaching/learning needs, including assisting in planning layout of new facilities and advice on specialised requirements in furniture, fittings and services.
• Identify equipment needs in consultation with teaching staff and participating in the selection of new items. Advising on best-value suppliers.
• Maintain awareness of recent scientific and education developments. Advising teaching staff of the technical requirements raised by the curriculum and identifying in conjunction with teaching staff the technical support needs generated by curriculum development.

Administrative Duties
• Maintain the department’s filing system
• Undertake routine photocopying
• Manage stationery stock

Other duties
• To invigilate examinations as required.
• To assist other curriculum areas and / or whole school needs as appropriate.

Child Protection
• To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection school’s safeguarding policy.

Note: In addition, other duties at the same responsibility level may be interchanged with/added to this list at any time.

Commitment to safeguarding

Achievement through Collaboration Multi-Academy Trust is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual is assessed on merit alone. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

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About Bowland High

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 557 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Bowland High website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hrandpayroll@atctrust.org.uk
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Values and vision

Bowland High believes that because it is a small school, it is much easier for staff to get to know all pupils. The whole school community is able to understand the specific needs and interests of individual students and to monitor their progress. The secondary school aims for its pupils to thrive in a secure environment, where students learn from each other as well as from their teachers.

Bowland High prides itself on being a school founded on mutual respect and responsibility, with high standards of behaviour. It considers itself to be forward-looking, but it is also proud of and true to its heritage.

Ofsted report

“All pupils progress to further education, employment or training as a result of exceptional careers advice and guidance. Staff give wholehearted support to pupils to enable their transition to the next stage of their lives. Pupils are taught to respect people from other backgrounds and to treat people fairly. They are actively encouraged to make a positive contribution to society. As a result, they are exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain. Staff training programmes encourage staff to be reflective practitioners, always looking to further improve.”

Bowland High is a co-educational secondary academy based in Grindleton, near Clitheroe in Lancashire, for students aged 11-16. It is a non-denominational school. Bowland High overlooks the River Ribble and Pendle Hill from an elevated position.

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