Wey Valley Academy is looking for a Science Technician to provide technical and administrative support to teaching staff in the Science Department, including in-class support with pupil activities and to support the teaching staff within the Science Department to ensure the safe and proper use of maintenance of resources and equipment.
The main duties include:
* To prepare and maintain classrooms and workshops, teaching resources and materials for use by staff and pupils ensuring an orderly and safe environment.
* To remain on stand-by during lessons to support the teacher and assist with materials, practical lessons and demonstration experiments when needed.
* To maintain and undertake basic repairs to apparatus, machinery and equipment where practical to do so or arrange alternative servicing by approved contractors.
* To ensure the organisation, maintenance, ordering and collection of supplies and equipment.
* To maintain appropriate records including stock control inventories, allocation of relevant materials and resources, department expenditure and service schedules.
* To carry out general administration within the faculty including photocopying, printing, display, etc.
* To be responsible for the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals and other materials in accordance with the relevant regulations and Academy procedures.
* To ensure that Health and Safety requirements and other relevant regulations (e.g. COSHH) are adhered to and observed. This may involve undertaking regular checking procedures and risk assessments, as appropriate to the work area.
What we have to offer
* A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
* A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
* An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Victoria Simmonds; HR Academy Lead at Wey Valley Academy. victoria.simmonds@wva.weareauthentic.education