What skills and experience we're looking for
Please see our Personal Specification which is in the link on line
What the school offers its staff
Organise apparatus and resources prior to lessons, including the construction, preparation
and checking of any specialist equipment;
Assist with the duties of absent colleagues and ensure work left by absent teachers is
delivered to the classroom as well as any other resources prior to the start of the lesson;
Assist with overseeing the storage and replacement of resources required for the delivery
of Science;
Assist teaching staff as required in the demonstration of practical work;
Ensure the safety of equipment, laboratories and preparation areas. This includes;
o Annual testing of science apparatus;
o Daily visual checks of gas, electricity and water supplies and turning them off at the
end of each day;
o Safe storage of hazardous apparatus;
o Monitoring and maintenance of hazardous sources.
Maintain accurate inventories of departmental resources;
Assess future stock requirements and place orders as required for departmental
resources and stationery;
Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs within the department;
Clean and remove apparatus at the end of each lesson;
Review and re-organise the storage of apparatus on a regular basis;
Take an active role in ensuring all Health and Safety procedures are met;
Ensure department adheres to relevant guidance and procedures;
Participate in appropriate meetings relevant to the above duties.
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.