Science Lab Prep Technician

Main Responsibilities

To maintain the Prep Science Lab and Design & Technology rooms

To ensure preparation areas are clean, tidy, safe, and orderly

To prepare resources, equipment, materials and any scientific experiments for lessons, demonstrations, displays, exhibitions, and clubs

To assist academic staff and pupils with practical work and Co Curricular activities

To clear away equipment, materials, and resources from scientific experiments at the end of lessons

To ensure the maintenance of adequate stock and resources

To order and purchase resources for upcoming topics, recommending stock needed and preparing draft requisitions for signature

To be proactive and have an awareness of curriculum changes

To work and liaise with technicians in the Senior School, when appropriate

To assist teachers during lessons as required

Team Skills

To have a flexible approach to rotas, by agreement with the Head of Prep, for issues such as the timing of lunch breaks and covering for absent colleagues

To work with a range of different people in a supportive and cooperative manner

To attend planning meetings and CPD sessions as required

Safety

To keep up to date with safety legislation

To liaise with the Science and DT teachers regarding safety matters and advise them of any potential problems with materials or equipment

To periodically test and repair equipment to ensure that it is in good working order, and when necessary, liaise with external contractors regarding the repair of equipment, by agreement with the Subject Leads

To be willing to gain qualifications in first aid and food safety to support lessons

To ensure that any appropriate chemicals and resources are stored correctly and safely

To assist with the preparation of risk assessments as required

Additional Duties

To assist teachers with photocopying and administration tasks

To perform any additional duties as may be reasonably assigned to the Technician by the Director or Head of Prep