What skills and experience we're looking for
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Check and provide in the laboratories, science apparatus, materials and chemical solutions, and set up equipment, including special operations, to ensure their availability in support of laboratory teaching activities, experiments, demonstrations and project coursework, and as part of GCSE and A-level practical and examination work.
Undertake inspection, operation, cleaning and minor repairs maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Identify faults on equipment and apparatus, replace serviceable items and/or liaise with contractors and suppliers to minimise disruption to teaching programmes.
Set out and clear away materials and equipment, and assist in the production of resource materials and teaching aids such as worksheets.
Provide practical support and guidance for school staff in the use of laboratory techniques, practices and processes and recommend solutions to technical problems encountered
Engage in individual or small group or activities delegated by teaching staff and support the delivery of learning activities and work programmes in workshop and science classes.
Maintain stock recording systems and provide guidance and recommendation for the identification, specification and purchase of materials and equipment.
Maintain laboratories, chemical stores (including security and accident/hazard spotting), and monitor the condition of labels on chemical products and electrical apparatus taking account of safety procedures and COSHH regulations to ensure safety of the pupils and staff.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• The opportunity to work in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school.
• The opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team whose priority is to support and develop you.
• A dedicated, hardworking and supportive Creativity and Performance team all passionate about their subject.
Friendly and highly motivated students who are keen to learn and take pride in their achievements
Commitment to safeguarding
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the “Disclosure and Barring Service” along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Application forms can be accessed from