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Laboratory Technician

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
29/06/2015
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 24/08/2015 23:59
Salary:
Grade 2, £14,338 - £15,207 pro rata
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
141291
Employment Location:
Staindrop School an Academy
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
24 Aug
Further Information
Required for September 2015
Term time only plus 5 Days

We require a Laboratory Technician to start in the Autumn Term. The role will include assisting in the school science labs, undertaking risk assessments, preparing for lessons and experiments, ensuring all apparatus and chemicals are correctly handled and maintained in accordance with COSHH standards. The Technician will be required to support in other departments (Design and Technology). Preferably candidates should posses an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent but all applications will be taken into consideration.

Duties:
• Daily preparation of all apparatus, equipment and solutions for each science lesson
• Maintaining of labs, stockrooms, stores, equipment, stationary and displays
• Ordering of new equipment and stock under the supervision of the Head of Science
• Providing scientific support for science teachers in order that they are prepared for their lessons
• Assisting in practical classes and carrying out scientific demonstrations and providing ICT support
• Constructing and modifying apparatus
• Keeping up to date with health and safety requirements and with developments in practical science (attending courses and reading publications)
• Disposal of waste materials
• Being mindful, in all duties of Health and Safety regulations, and offering advice to science staff and students
• Preparation of teaching materials, providing reprographic support and keeping department displays updated.
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties necessary to the efficient functioning of the science departments
• To assist in other areas of the school i.e. Design and Technology and Art
• Any other duties deemed appropriate by the Headteacher

If you are interested in this permanent position, then please download the application form from the school website.

Staindrop School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS.

Essential Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Interviews will be held on Monday, 6th September 2015.

For information about the post contact Mr Andrew Flint, Headteacher

Staindrop School an Academy
Cleatlam Lane
Staindrop
Darlington
County Durham
DL2 3JU

Telephone: 01833 660285
Fax: 01833 660833
Email: staindrop@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.staindropschool.com
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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