You will be expected to take on the responsibilities listed below:
a Preparation of materials and equipment for science practical work, cleaning, storing and disposal upon completion.
b Preparing solutions, assembling apparatus, delivering equipment and materials to science laboratories as requested.
c Collecting materials and equipment from laboratories after use, checking and safe storage.
d Disposal of used or unwanted materials in a safe manner in accordance with all applicable legislation.
e Completing basic repairs to laboratory equipment or arranging for repairs to be carried out by qualified and experienced external suppliers when required.
f Ensuring all laboratory equipment is in a good state of repair, checked regularly and stored safely in accordance with requirements.
g Constructing or modifying equipment under the direction of science teaching staff to meet with the trialling of new practical science activities to meet curricular requirements.
h Assisting science teachers in the classroom in delivering practical activities.
i Carrying out annual updating of risk assessment of all activities related to science teaching, materials and equipment.
j Risk assessment of new science practicals and activities.
k Ensuring that science textbooks are available for lessons as required and that they are in a good state of repair.
l Ordering of materials and equipment for science to meet teaching requirements, monitoring costs against budgeted levels.
m Maintaining control of chemical and consumable stocks ensuring that the required stock levels are maintained.
n Taking responsibility for the storage and handling of radioactive sources ensuring these are safely and securely stored at all times.
o Setting up of laboratory datalogging equipment.
p Any other appropriate duties which, from time to time, may be requested.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
a Maintain safe working practices at all times, ensuring that all equipment is maintained in accordance with requirements and all materials and equipment are stored and handled in a safe manner.
b Advise Headmaster and Bursar of any concerns arising in respect of working practices.