Job Purpose Under the guidance of senior staff, to provide support within the science department providing technical, practical and administrative assistance, enabling teachers to concentrate on the provision of a high standard of science education in line with the National Curriculum. Key Responsibilities

To prepare all resources/equipment for teaching or for demonstration purposes including making up chemical solutions for lessons within time scales, in order to support learning activities.
To undertake routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment, resources and materials to ensure a safe and orderly working environment.
To assist with stocktaking, ordering and taking delivery of supplies of chemicals, equipment, stationary and other resources, in conjunction with the Senior Technician, as required in line with National Curriculum requirements.
To clean the equipment/resources/work area after use including chemical/biological spillages, ensuring own safety and that of colleagues and pupils.
To check/test equipment/resources for safety, reporting any faults/problems/damages to Subject Leader to ensure that planned lesson activities can be undertaken.
To undertake repairs to equipment within own capabilities whenever possible
To arrange and monitor safe, secure and orderly movement and storage of laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring that Health, Safety and COSHH guidelines are complied with.
To ensure that chemicals are disposed of safely in line with Health & Safety regulations and COSHH guidelines. This may include the safe disposal and handling of radioactive materials.
To liaise with, and provide support to the teaching staff in relation to the preparation and delivery of new units for the National Curriculum, for example; to assist with research, experiments and the testing of new equipment.
To provide advice and practical support to students and staff and advise compliance with safe working practices.
To contribute to meetings and discussion forums with students and staff as appropriate.
To support student recruitment events when required
To organise and coordinate other events for the students when required.
To take part in the UTC enrichment programme
Provide first aid support

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