Science Technician
All employees
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and has developed and adopted written guidelines for appropriate and inappropriate behaviour of adults towards children.
We expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment and to review and affirm that they have read, understood, and will abide by the Code of Conduct or written guidelines.
At our school, we use safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks to maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and child safety.
Our school's practices reflect and are aligned with the written Expectations of the International Taskforce on Child Protection.
We encourage a safe, stimulating, and well-managed learning environment that promotes diversity, and a sense of collegiate support and wellbeing.
Purpose of the role
The Science technician will undertake duties to support the running of the Science Department. This will include supporting staff with experiment preparation and clearing away equipment. Oversee maintenance and storage of equipment and chemicals. The Science Technician will also work cooperatively with other technicians, teaching staff, and other staff in the school under the management of the Head of Science and the guidance of the Senior Science Technician.
Responsibilities
General Responsibilities
1. Prepare materials and equipment for science lessons, including chemical solutions and experiments.
2. Maintain science laboratories and preparation rooms and their equipment, and services in good order and in line with health and safety expectations
3. Play an active role in developing innovative and inspiring practical Science lessons
4. General duties in support of the teachers in the Science Department
5. Be proactive with all health and safety issues by keeping up to date with CLEAPSS guidelines specific to your role
6. Check and maintain general lab equipment, and check stock levels of chemicals.
7. Help keep stock rooms ordered and clean
8. Liaise with procurement to order items and purchasing of general items locally
9. Liaise with the maintenance and janitorial teams as needed.
10. Keep labs clean and well-maintained, including clearing away and cleaning of lab equipment
11. Carry out other general duties outlined by the Head of Science and the Senior Science Technician
Role Title Reports to
Science Technician Head of Science
Safety
1. Understand and strictly follow the CLEAPSS Safety Rules and Regulations at all times
2. Understand and strictly follow the chemical storage procedure at all times
3. Understand basic emergency procedures concerning the safety of students and staff
4. Perform regular monitoring of the eyewash station and shower
5. Perform regular monitoring of the safety glasses, gloves, sand tank and fire extinguisher
6. Check equipment safety, including bunsen burners etc.
7. Deal with the chemical spills and provide first aid appropriately
8. Carry out risk assessments for technical activities
9. Attend appropriate training courses
10. Dispose of waste materials safely and in line with the agreed procedure
11. Advise and work with staff if there are any issues, including safety concerns
Academic Support
1. To support the assigned faculty in the preparation of lessons and resourcing.
2. To support teaching and learning in the faculty under the direction of the teachers.
3. To support the faculty with the administration of learning and enrichment activities.
4. To accompany teaching staff on enrichment trips and activities during the school week
5. Preparation of other specified project resources as requested.
Generic - relating to professional standards
1. To model and promote positive behaviour, work ethic and attitudes among all students and staff.
2. Attend meetings and whole school events as required.
3. Adopt high standards of personal conduct in order to maintain the confidence and respect of their peers, students and the public in general, exercising due care and attention when outside of the school environment.
4. Fulfil other duties to support the Faculty, Boarding or Senior Leadership Team which may, from time to time, be reasonably expected.
5. Any other reasonable task/activity as set and agreed by the faculty.
British International School, Phuket
