WORK WITH US

In this role you will provide technical support to the teacher in charge of science, contributing to students’ learning experience by assisting with the preparation of materials and apparatus for practical work, innovating and creating new equipment.

Maintenance:

• Taking care of laboratory equipment and apparatus
• Carrying out and arranging for maintenance and repair of resources
• Constructing and modifying apparatus
• Stock taking and organising the storing of chemicals and equipment
• Obtaining materials by local purchase

Operational:

• Trialing practical activities
• Making up solutions, assembling apparatus, delivering equipment to rooms
• Occasionally assisting in class practical including carrying out demonstrations
• Collecting, checking and returning equipment to stores
• General Laboratory cleaning: bench surfaces and fixed equipment (laboratory sinks, emptying/supervising the emptying of sink traps)
• Disposing of waste materials

Technical:

• Carrying out risk assessments for technician activities
• Providing technical support to experienced and trainee teachers including health and safety guidance
• Keeping up to date with developments in practical science and health and safety requirements

General:

• Attend and participate in staff and working group meetings and training as appropriate
• Adhere to and work within SISB Sixth Form School practices and policies