Job Description
Description
Position at The Aquila School
Job Description for Science Technician
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school is committed to ‘amazing learning’- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and commit to promoting our vision – ‘A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress’. Our focus is providing children with amazing learning and to be the school of choice for the community we serve.
The Aquila School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
Purpose of Role
Preparing and promoting the development of science practical work to meet teaching, student and learning needs.
Science Technician Key Responsibilities
Toco-ordinateandprovidepracticalresourcesandfacilitiesto science laboratories ensuring timetabled deadlines are met; Provide assistance and advice in the practical aspects of the science curriculum,byliaisingwithteachersandothersupportstaff;Ensuring the health, welfare and safety of staff and pupils in accordance with health and safety legislation as far as is possible.
Preparing and promoting the development of science practical work to meet teaching, student and learning needs:·Preparing, providing and delivering practical equipment, demos, materials or resources as requested by the teachers for use in lessons as outlined by specifications and related documentation
·Removal of used practical resources from laboratories and correctly processing for disposal, cleaning and storage
·Providingtechnicalassistanceandsupporttostudentsandteachersasrequested
·Ensuringthatthepracticalrequirementsaremetforopenevenings,intakedays,scienceclubs and other STEM enrichment opportunities
·ToassisttheSeniorScienceTechnicianinidentifyingequipmentneeds, monitorstocksof consumable items in order to maintain adequate levels
·Implementimprovedorchangingpracticalrequirementsconnectedwithnewexaminations/curriculumchanges
·Onoccasions,bepreparedtocover/assistcolleaguesasrequired
Advising staff of technical requirements raised by the curriculum, ensuring the health, welfare and safety of staff and pupils in accordance with health and safety legislation·To liaise with the line manager to ensure that the classrooms are well equipped and offer a safe and clean working environment as according to School guidelines for staff and students
·Ensuringallequipmentiswellmaintained,ingoodworkingorderfor itssafeuse
·Preparing,handling,organising,storingandcheckingtheconditionofchemicalsand equipment as according to CLEAPSS regulations
·UndertakesafetychecksasrequiredandcomplywiththerequirementsofHealthandSafety, reporting issues with fittings or fixture and action is taken
·Cleanandmakesafespills,breakagesandrelated incidents
·Tosafelydisposeofwastematerials,includinghazardoussubstances
·TofollowandprovideHealth&Safetyadvicetotechnicalstaff,teachersandpupils
Training&developmentofselfandothers·Keepup-to-datewithcurriculumdevelopmentswithintheareasofresponsibility
·ToreflectandactonfeedbackandundertakeCPDtrainingidentifiedaspartofyourown continuous professional development
·Tosupportthedevelopmentofschemesofworkandimplementationofdepartmental development plans
Attendandcontributetodepartmentalmeetingsasappropriate
Person specification
CRITERIA
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
and training
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Experience
A minimum 3 years experience
Experience working in a through school
Experience in a similar role
Skills and knowledge
ExperienceofusingMicrosoftOfficeSuite
KnowledgeofHealthandSafetyIssues
KnowledgeoftheNationalCurriculum
Experienceofhandlingscientificequipmentandsubstances
Evidenceofworkingunsupervised
Workinginaneducationsetting
Excellentorganisationalskills
Abilitytoworkhardunderpressurewhilemaintainingapositive,professionalattitude
Abilitytoofferprofessionalguidanceandassistancetopupilsandteachers
Abilitytoworkaspartofateam
Abilitytomaintainarangeoftoolsandequipment.
Abilitytocarryourriskassessmentsinrelationtolaboratorywork
Abilitytoorganiseandprioritiseworkloadandworkonown initiative
Problemsolving
Job Details
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Job Location
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
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Company Industry
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Other Business Support Services
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Company Type
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Unspecified
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Employment Type
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Unspecified
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Monthly Salary Range
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Unspecified
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Number of Vacancies
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Unspecified
