Science Technician 2

Science Technician 2 focuses on to provide technical support and assistance to teaching staff in the implementation of the school’s/department's educational programme.

What the role involves

• To provide technical support and assistance to teaching staff in the implementation of the school’s/department's educational programme.
• Provide on the job training to appropriate staff.
• Assisting teaching staff in developing and manufacturing teaching aids and models.
• Preparing resources for all classes including setting up, testing, demonstrating and dismantling suitable resources as per agreed schemes of work.
• Clean and store all equipment and materials securely in designated storage areas. Ensure items are maintained in a state of 'ready for use'.
• Ensure no unauthorised person has unsupervised access to equipment and materials when not in use.

Skills and requirements

• Ensure that mandatory and/or statutory checks of materials and equipment are carried out by qualified personnel.

Additional role context

• Supervise appropriate staff (shared supervision), including managing and allocating duties.
• Provision and Maintenance of Facilities and Practical Resources.
• Dispose of used materials in a safe and approved manner.