Science Technician Job Craigavon area,Northern Ireland UK,Education / Teaching

Position: Science Technician 2

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

GENERIC JOB DESCRIPTION

POST

TITLE:

Technician 2

GRADE:
Spinal Points 11-14

LOCATION:

An Education Authority School RESPONSIBLE TO:
The Principal through the designated line manager RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Maximum of 5 staff (see paragraph 1 below)

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide technical support and assistance to teaching staff in the implementation of the schools/department’s educational programme.

MAIN

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SUPERVISION

Shared supervision of appropriate staff including the management and allocation of duties.
Identification and provision of on the job training to appropriate staff.
Note:

This is a discretionary element of the job description. The grade may be awarded if supervision is not a component of the post.

Provision and maintenance of facilities and practical resources

Ensure all chemical handling and storage comply strictly with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and CLEAPSS / SSERC guidelines.
Assist teaching staff in the development and manufacture of teaching aids and models.
Preparation of resources for all classes including the setting up, testing, demonstration and dismantling of suitable resources as per agreed schemes of work.
Collect, clean and store all equipment and materials securely in designated storage areas. Ensure items are maintained in a state of ‘ready for use’.
Dispose of used materials in a safe and approved manner.
Ensure that mandatory and/or statutory checks of materials and equipment are carried out by qualified personnel.
Inform designated line manager of materials and equipment found to be in an unsatisfactory/unsafe condition and arrange for repair and disposal of such items.
Ensure no unauthorised person has unsupervised access to equipment and materials when not in use.
Advise on health and safety issues in relation to the use of equipment.

Administration

Development, maintenance and operation of manual and/or computerised systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work.
Maintenance of an inventory/records of departmental resources.
Assistance in the ordering/purchasing, receiving, checking, storing and distribution of resources.

General

Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils.
Assist with evacuation in emergencies.
Undertake photocopying as required.

Technical staff may be required to undertake any of the following duties:

Handling cash in relation to the purchase of practical materials.
Assisting with hospitality at meetings and school functions.
Carry out minor maintenance repairs throughout the school within the competence of the employee.

It is acknowledged that the contents of this generic job description are not subject to appeal.

Signatures:

____________________________________________________________________ Postholder Date

____________________________________________________________________ Line Manager Date

____________________________________________________________________ Principal Date

Evaluated:
April 2000

PERSON SPECIFICATION NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.

2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.

3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.

4. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.

5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the…