Science Technician T3 in Maghera

To provide technical advice, support and assistance in the implementation of the school’s/department's educational programme.

Responsibilities

• Supervision
  • Supervise appropriate staff including managing and allocating duties.
  • Identify and provide on the job training to appropriate staff.
• Advice and Support
  • Provide technical advice, support and assistance in the implementation of the school’s/department's educational programme.
  • Keep abreast of all relevant technical developments.
  • Participate fully in all relevant INSET and disseminate information as appropriate.
• Provision and Maintenance of Facilities and Practical Resources
  • Provide technical advice, support and assistance to teaching staff in developing and manufacturing teaching aids and models.
  • Prepare resources for all classes including setting up, testing, demonstrating and dismantling suitable resources as per agreed schemes of work.
  • Collect, clean and store all equipment and materials securely in designated storage areas.
  • Ensure items are maintained in a state of 'ready for use'.
  • Dispose of used materials in a safe and approved manner.
  • Ensure that mandatory and/or statutory checks of materials and equipment are carried out by qualified personnel.
  • Inform designated line manager of materials and equipment found to be in an unsatisfactory/unsafe condition and arrange for repair and disposal of such items.
  • Ensure no unauthorised person has unsupervised access to equipment and materials when not in use.
  • Advise on health and safety issues in relation to the use of equipment.
• Administration
  • Develop, maintain and operate manual and/or computerised systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work.
  • Maintain an inventory/records of departmental resources.
  • Assist in ordering/purchasing, receiving, checking, storing and distributing resources.
• General
  • Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils.
  • Assist with evacuation in emergencies.
  • Undertake photocopying as required.
  • Undertake any of the following duties:
  • Handling cash in relation to the purchase of practical materials.
  • Assisting with hospitality at meetings and school functions.
  • Carry out minor maintenance repairs throughout the school within the competence of the employee.

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

Person Specification

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.

Section 1 - Essential Criteria

• Qualifications
  • Five GCSE’s (Grades A*-C) to include English Language, Mathematics, and Double Award Science or equivalent
  • A Level Physics or equivalent
• Experience
  • A minimum of one year's experience of working in a science related area
  • A minimum of one year’s experience in the management and supervision of staff
• Knowledge
  • The requirements of a Technician 3
  • Health and safety regulations, as relevant to the role

Section 2 - Additional Essential Criteria

• Proven effective planning and organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Proven effective people management skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomes
• Evidence of sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Evidence of proficiency in the use of computer packages, to include use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Values Orientation
  • Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.

Section 3 - Desirable Criteria

• Evidence of experience of working in a Science related area, within a school environment

Disclosures

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Applicant Guidance

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