Senior Science Technician - #2186816

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A special needs pupil referral unit which specialises in behavioural issues is looking for an interim Senior Science Technician to join their team. The centre is in South Birmingham, B12. The cover is Monday to Friday. The hours will be 8am to 3.30pm, term time only.

Your new role

• Working with the Head of Science and having responsibility for setting up new school laboratories
• Plan, prioritise and allocate the day-to-day workload to meet curriculum needs
• Monitor the standards and performance of the team and provide feedback
• Act as the main point of contact for teaching staff on technical requests, coordinating support across the department
• Oversee the preparation of practical equipment and materials for lessons
• Give technical advice to teachers
• Contribute to the design, construction and modification of apparatus and demonstrations
• Set up and maintain all chemicals
• Prepare standard solutions, purify chemicals and treat waste materials
• Support practical assessments, enrichment activities and STEM events

- Laboratory management

• Maintain all laboratories, preparation rooms and storage areas to a high standard
• Organise equipment and resources efficiently, including annual equipment audits
• Check stock levels and place orders, liaising with suppliers and the finance team
• Source and cost materials, suggesting economic alternatives where appropriate
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date stock and inventory records
• Carry out routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, calibration and repair of equipment, arranging servicing by external contractors where required
• Lead on laboratory health and safety, ensuring compliance with CLEAPSS guidance and COSHH regulations
• Carry out and review risk assessments for practical activities
• Ensure the safe storage, handling, transport and disposal of chemicals and hazardous substances
• Organise the checking of fume cupboards, pressure vessels, electrical equipment and first aid provision
• Clean and make safe any spills, breakages or related incidents
• Keep up to date with health and safety requirements and developments in practical science

- Administration Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate technician records, including training, accident and stock records
• Monitor consumable usage and co-ordinate servicing schedules
• Assist with departmental administration, such as data entry, in a non-teaching capacity
• Be aware of data protection requirements to ensure records and information are handled correctly

What you'll need to succeed

• School technician experience desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with staff, students and suppliers
• Confident acting as the main point of contact for technical requests from teaching staff
• Able to work independently and use initiative to resolve problems
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards of work.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, and calm under pressure
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What you'll get in return

Hays Education has had an established Support Service desk in Birmingham for over ten years, providing quality non-classroom-based staff into schools. We also provide free Child Protection and Safeguarding Training to any candidate who is registered and working for us as part of their CPD

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